AUCKLAND, Today: Special had a dominant night at the APAC Effie Awards, winning 3 golds and 5 silvers and a bronze. They also claimed both ‘Agency of the Year’ and ‘Independent Agency of the Year,’ marking their second double win.
The finalists for the 2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards announced

AUCKLAND, Friday: The finalists for the 2023 People’s Choice Award at the Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCA) have been revealed, and you can now cast your vote!
Colenso BBDO crowned Pacific Agency of the Year at Cannes
AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO has earned the prestigious title of Pacific Agency of the Year from Cannes Lions. Their remarkable achievement includes a lion haul of 10 awards, with the Grand Prix Lion notably awarded for their ingenious “Phone It In” campaign for Skinny.
Land Rover Defender launches Defenders of Tomorrow
AUCKLAND, Today: Land Rover Defender has launched its New Zealand marketing campaign, Defenders of Tomorrow, as part of its sponsorship for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The campaign, led by rugby legend Stephen Donald, conducted a nationwide search to choose four young mascots to represent New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup in France.
krunch.co help NEXEN Get a Grip on more of the tyre dollar
AUCKLAND, Today: Right now, every part of a marketing budget has to be used to get results for the bottomline. This was our focus when we built this ground-up sales machine for NEXEN. Sure we needed to launch the brand, but the rubber hits the road for us when it comes to sales.
Tracey Taylor appointed Chief People Officer at NZME
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has appointed Tracey Taylor as Chief People Officer. With extensive experience in various fields, including her recent role as CEO of Yellow New Zealand, Taylor joins NZME’s executive team.
Port of Tauranga undergoes rebranding with Fuel
TAURANGA, Today: New Zealand’s largest port, Port of Tauranga, has selected Fuel Agency for its first full rebrand in over two decades. Responsible for a substantial portion of New Zealand’s cargo handling, the port is a vital economic hub in the Bay of Plenty.
Hayu On-Demand service set to launch in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Today: Hayu, the NBCUniversal all-reality subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, unveiled its expansion into New Zealand. With a dedicated fan base worldwide, Hayu now extends its reach to 45 territories, further cementing its global success.
2023 Pressie Awards unveil executive judges

AUCKLAND, Today: We’ve gathered a panel of experts to choose the best PR, Experiential, and Social campaigns. Explore our impressive lineup of executive judges who will bring their expertise to highlight excellence in these areas.
Hyper and Liquorland launch POS media programme to complement digital screen network
AUCKLAND, Today: Retail media solutions provider Hyper and Liquorland have launched the Liquorland POS Media programme, set to debut in October.