AUCKLAND, Today: Together has just landed the media account for Contact Energy, following a competitive pitch. The work spans media planning, buying, data and customer comms across all products.
Arrivals & Departures: Stuff Digital appoints new managing director
AUCKLAND, Today: Just two days after revealing its big new partnership with Trade Me, Stuff Digital Ltd has named a new Managing Director — and it’s someone who once managed the current boss.
Trident’s flavour-packed campaign enters phase two

AUCKLAND, Today: Trident is rolling into phase two of its brand campaign this June, following a strong summer showing from its out-of-home push.
New campaign urges young drivers to choose safety first
AUCKLAND, Today: Young drivers are four times more likely to crash if they use their phones behind the wheel. So ACC, NZTA and NZ Police are teaming up to tackle that stat head-on.
Leigh Hart is back and brings Paid to Talk to Hauraki

AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi comedy legend Leigh Hart is making his radio return with a brand-new show on Radio Hauraki — and a podcast to go with it.
Meet the new rova. It’s way more than just radio now

AUCKLAND, Today: There’s no shortage of apps fighting for your time, but rova’s not here to blend in. It’s already boosted active users by 35%* — and it’s only just getting started.
Arrivals & Departures: Curious Nation brings in award-winning producer Braydon Priest
AUCKLAND, Today: Curious Nation has welcomed former MediaWorks leader Braydon Priest as senior producer, helping support its growing slate of creative work across Aotearoa.
BcgCrave launches with culture, tech and serious brand energy
AUCKLAND, Today: Two creative forces have officially joined up to form BcgCrave — a fresh agency built on strategy, culture, tech and ideas that don’t just land, but move.
Arrivals & Departures: Fresh thinking and bold strategy as Becky Erwood returns to Mango
AUCKLAND, Today: Mango Communications has welcomed Becky Erwood as its new Group Business Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience across strategic comms, brand building and industry advocacy.
Animates petition sparks action over fireworks fears
AUCKLAND, Today: Animates took a huge step for pet safety this week, presenting the Pawprint Petition to MP Greg Fleming outside Parliament – backed by a massive 173,152 signatures.[lightbox selector=”.Animates-0625″ opacity=”0.875″ prev_scale=”0.75″ prev_opacity=”0.75″ next_scale=”0.75″ next_opacity=”0.75″ orientation=”horizontal”