AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO has been named the new strategic and creative lead for Tika — a ground-breaking legal service built to support survivors of sexual harm and help them seek justice on their own terms.
Publicis Groupe NZ and Westpac drop daily codes to outsmart scammers
AUCKLAND, Today: Westpac NZ has teamed up with Publicis Groupe NZ to launch a bold new campaign introducing dynamic three-digit card security codes that refresh every 24 hours—making life a lot harder for fraudsters.
From footy fields to soundfields
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: After a decade in London, media personality Andy Rowe is back – and he’s launched the South Island’s first dedicated podcast studio: Red Nine Studios, based in Sydenham, Christchurch.
Media Spotlight 2025 brings the future of planning into focus

AUCKLAND, Today: The Commercial Communications Council is set to host Media Spotlight 2025 on August 13 – a future-facing event built for anyone navigating the fast-moving world of media planning.
Ad Net Zero’s new guide shows how to cut emissions and boost results

AUCKLAND, Today: A new guide released by Ad Net Zero Aotearoa is giving Kiwi advertisers a no-fuss way to cut carbon without sacrificing budget or results.
Love gets terrifying in Together — and we’ve got tickets to give away

AUCKLAND, Today: Together isn’t your typical romance-gone-wrong. It’s twisted, sharp, and not afraid to get messy — physically and emotionally.
New clients and senior hires mark big growth for In Marketing We Trust
SYDNEY, Today: In Marketing We Trust is on a hot streak, landing seven big-name clients and beefing up its team with senior hires across media, SEO and data.
Chopper appeal hits all-time high thanks to generous Kiwis
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Kiwis have smashed records, raising a massive $1.5 million for rescue helicopters through this year’s Westpac Chopper Appeal – the biggest total in the appeal’s history.
JCDecaux’s new SMARTFRAME lights up Auckland’s North Shore
AUCKLAND, Today: JCDecaux has added a fresh face to its digital Out-of-Home lineup, with a new SMARTFRAME going live in Wairau Valley – bumping its national network to 37, including 25 across Auckland.
Arrivals & Departures: Uber Advertising appoints Michael Levine to head APAC growth
AUCKLAND, Today: Uber’s just named Michael Levine as Head of APAC Sales for Uber Advertising, as the company ramps up regional growth and local innovation. He’ll oversee sales and ops across ANZ, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and India.