WELLINGTON, Today: VML’s Wellington office has refreshed its leadership team, bringing in Daine Kingma as Managing Partner, Jemma Titheridge as Head of Strategy, and promoting Kate Thomson to Head of Media.
Global fintech Airwallex joins forces with Super Rugby’s Blues
AUCKLAND, Today: Airwallex has inked a multi-year deal with Super Rugby’s Blues, linking two performance-driven teams focused on innovation, precision and excellence.
Whittaker’s Banana Caramel block makes comeback
AUCKLAND, Today: Chocolate fans, heads up. Whittaker’s Banana Caramel 250g block is making a comeback after flying off shelves last year in record time.
Slightly slower, still moving forward
QUICK UPDATE: It’s been a tough personal week for me, as my stepbrother sadly passed away, and it’s taken time to process.
Contented secures $4.1m to scale globally
AUCKLAND, Today: Fresh capital is fuelling Contented’s next chapter, with the Christchurch AI startup closing a $4.1 million seed round to scale its conversation-to-insight platform globally.
Arrivals & Departures: Havas appoints Olly Taylor as Group Chief Strategy Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: Havas ANZ is doubling down on integration, expanding Olly Taylor’s remit and appointing him Chief Strategy Officer for the Group, leading strategy across both creative and media agencies under the Village model.
When AI becomes your first impression
AUCKLLAND, Today: Brands are now being judged by what AI says about them, and Pead wants to help businesses shape that narrative.
TBWA\New Zealand turns recovery into a celebration of movement
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\New Zealand has rolled out the Feel Good Project for Southern Cross, a joint initiative between Southern Cross Health Society and Southern Cross Healthcare, spotlighting real Kiwi health stories and the joy that comes with feeling good again.
Meadow Fresh turns dairy into fantasy sport with real cows
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi dairy just entered the fantasy sports arena with Meadow Fresh Fantasy Herd, believed to be the world’s first fantasy league powered by real cows.
Salomon opens new chapter with innovation-led platform
AUCKLAND, Today: SALOMON is rolling out its latest global brand push, Shaping New Futures, positioning innovation as the cultural engine driving how the brand shapes sport, influences style, and builds a modern mountain sport mindset.
