AUCKLAND, Today: Acuity has officially launched as a new corporate communications agency, aiming to bring a more human-centred approach to the often complicated worlds of corporate and public policy communications.
McMullet goes full party out the back
AUCKLAND, Today: McDonald’s New Zealand has gone full party out the back, launching a cheeky campaign around a very limited trial of what fans are calling the “McMullet”.
Hummingbird grounds support in The Arts Foundation
AUCKLAND, Today: The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi has named Hummingbird Coffee as a new principal partner, in a move aimed at helping back artists and strengthen creative communities across Aotearoa.
Stuff surges ahead in latest Nielsen data
AUCKLAND, Today: More Kiwis are turning to Stuff.co.nz for news, with fresh Nielsen data showing the site pulled in 2.25 million New Zealanders aged 15+ in March.
Arrivals & Departures: Sian Church joins Shuttlerock for a pivotal growth chapter
AUCKLAND, Today: Shuttlerock has appointed Sian Church to lead global marketing and communications, with the Auckland-based role focused on shaping the company’s brand, story and strategy as it pushes into its next growth phase.
MediaWorks reports strong standalone FY25 result
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks has released its full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a return to profitability and continued growth as a standalone business.
Arrivals & Departures: Sarah Kenny joins WPP Media NZ as data lead
AUCKLAND, Today: WPP Media New Zealand has appointed Sarah Kenny as Head of Data and Technology, a newly created role that signals a bigger push into data, tech and AI-led growth for local clients.
Omnicom Media NZ launches CREO for influencer marketing
AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media New Zealand has launched CREO, a new influencer marketing capability designed to bring more structure, accountability and measurement to creator-led campaigns.
Splash steals the show at IHAC Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: The In-House Agency Council has revealed the winners of its 2026 IHAC Awards, with Treasury Wine Estates’ in-house agency Splash emerging as the standout, taking home four major honours including In-House Agency of the Year.
Ideally secures NZ$16m as US growth builds
AUCKLAND, Today: Ideally has raised NZ$16 million in Series A funding, as the market research platform looks to challenge the slow, expensive model that has defined the category for decades.
