AUCKLAND, Today: Interplay Media has appointed Scott Hughes to lead its publisher monetisation efforts in New Zealand—establishing a local presence for the first time and signalling a major step forward in its regional growth strategy.
MBM promotes Edd Lucas to Wellington GM role
AUCKLAND, Today: MBM has named Edd Lucas as the new General Manager of its Wellington office, stepping up after seven years with the agency.
Jackie Curtis awarded PRINZ Life Membership
AUCKLAND, Today: PRINZ has awarded Life Membership to Jackie Curtis APR FPRINZ, recognising her incredible contribution to the industry and more than 30 years of standout work in public relations.
Homegrown pride on tap with Steinlager’s new campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Steinlager is doubling down on pride, provenance and premium brewing with a fresh new campaign that honours the land—and the next generation of homegrown champions shaped by it.
Trade Me and Stuff make it official
AUCKLAND, Today: Trade Me Property and Motoring have officially landed on Stuff.co.nz, marking the first step in a new partnership between two of the country’s most trusted digital brands.
IAB NZ opens entries for 2025 digital awards
AUCKLAND, Today: The IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards are back for 2025, calling for entries that showcase the best in talent, creativity, and tech-driven work across the digital landscape.
Arrivals & Departures: Bastion names Cheuk Chiang as Group CEO
AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has named Cheuk Chiang as its new Group CEO, effective 1 July 2025. Co-founder Jack Watts becomes Executive Director, focusing on strategic growth opportunities.
Partnership in motion: HOYTS and D-BOX shake up cinema
AUCKLAND, Today: HOYTS is stepping up its cinema game with 539 new D-BOX haptic recliners across 19 auditoriums — including eight brand new sites across Australia and New Zealand.
WOO launches global Women in WOO network
AUCKLAND, Today: The World Out of Home Organization has launched Women in WOO — a global network created to connect, support and inspire women working across the out-of-home industry through mentoring, events and a new international advisory board.
Claire Bridges named jury president for 2025 Epica Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Creativity consultant Claire Bridges has been named president of the 2025 Epica Awards jury — the only global creative awards judged entirely by journalists.
