AUCKLAND, Today: Barbie and Oppenheimer helped deliver the biggest weekend admissions result since July 2019, according to Val Morgan Cinema.
The Digital Cafe is the latest new business from media veteran
AUCKLAND, Today: A new advertising agency plans to offer cut-price creative services to small businesses using artificial intelligence tools, according to a report by Daniel Dunkley in NZME’s BusinessDesk.
Sneakers Media wins Whitecliffe College following competitive pitch
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent media agency Sneakers has been appointed as Whitecliffe College’s agency of record in a competitive pitch to drive their media planning and buying.
Pure SEO and US AI expert aim to shape the future of AI-integrated digital marketing in NZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Indy digital marketing agency Pure SEO is taking a step into the future of AI-integrated digital marketing with assistance from New York-based AI specialist Britney Muller.
DDB promotes McKenchie to ECD
AUCKLAND, Today: One of DDB Aotearoa’s most awarded creative directors has been promoted to executive creative director. Rory McKechnie, who first joined DDB in 2010, has won more than 100 international and local awards during his time at the agency.
Media come together to raise awareness of mental health in sports

AUCKLAND, Today: UnLtd, MBM, Supernormal and Someday Studios have collaborated to help Voices of Hope launch part two of their Behind the Jersey campaign, to smash the stigma around mental health.
Hamilton City transforms digital experience with a new website developed by Dynamo6

HAMILTON, Today: Hamilton City Council, in collaboration with Waikato-based cloud and digital agency Dynamo6, has unveiled its new and improved digital front counter, a new modern website designed to enhance user experience and streamline customer interactions.
Principals NZ appoints Tom Sykes as strategy director
AUCKLAND, Today: Branding design agency Principals has appointed Tom Sykes as strategy director of its Aotearoa New Zealand office.
Broken Shed named fastest growing vodka in the US for 3rd year
WANAKA, Friday: Broken Shed Vodka, Aotearoa’s award-winning premium vodka known for its smooth, crisp taste and sustainable distillation practices, has solidified its position as the fastest growing vodka brand in the US for the third year in a row, according to data provided by the 2023 Liquor Handbook, via NZ/US PR firm TimeZoneOne.
Top ad professionals get-together on zero emissions
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Can marketing contribute to sustainability goals? An unsigned Marketing Association says: “This is the opportunity for digital marketers.