SYDNEY, Thursday: AU full-service communications agency iD Collective is expanding its business with a dedicated arm located in New Zealand. The agency will be led by Sarah Carty as NZ communications director. The agency has yet to reveal it NZ address.
The 2023 Aotearoa Effie winners: Colenso, Special, Motion Sickness, DDB, The Monkeys

AUCKLAND, Today: Last night the Commercial Communication Council recognised and celebrated the nation’s most effective marketing campaigns at the 2023 Aotearoa Effie Awards (held in association with TVNZ).
Celebrating the best of creativity in APAC

SINGAPORE, Thursday: The Spikes Asia 2024 is now officially open for entries and event registration. Creative minds will gather at the Conrad Centennial Singapore from 13-14 March (Wednesday & Thursday) 2024 for the winners’ announcement.
Hackney Diamonds smashing it with Phantom Billstickers
AUCKLAND, Thursday: You might think the world’s most famous rock & roll band could rest on its laurels a bit when promoting its first album of new material in 18 years.
The Sweetshop unveils new website, produced in collaboration with Gladeye
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: AU/NZ filmmaker The Sweetshop has launched its new website, designed in collaboration with Gladeye, the NZ-based digital experience agency who recently added another prestigious purple pin to its collection at the Best Awards this year – making it three in total.
IMANZ Announces Employee Number One and Hunt for GM

AUCKLAND, Today: Hot on the heels of launching two months ago, the Independent Media Agencies of New Zealand (IMANZ) industry body has appointed its first employee, marketing manager Melissa Hayden.
2023 Orca winners announced
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: The 2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards and Student Orca winners have been announced. With a swathe of awards (including a Gold Lion) already gracing their shelves, it surprised few to learn that that Colenso BBDO’s Simon Vicars, Hadleigh Sinclair and Callum McDonald have walked away with a Grand ORCA for Skinny’s Phone It In.
Welcome to the new Reel Factory HQ
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: After three years in the making, production company Reel Factory Auckland has finally settled into their new headquarters.
Publicis Groupe AUNZ launches paid menopause leave
AUCKLAND, Today: Following World Menopause Day on 18 October, Publicis Groupe AUNZ has announced a new policy to support employees experiencing symptoms related to menopause or perimenopause.
PMN champions 100% Pacific journalism with an all-new content platform and master brand via Daylight

AUCKLAND, Today: Pacific Media Network has unveied its all-new multimedia content platform and master brand. Designed and built by Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau-based technology and creative studio Daylight.