AUCKLAND, Today: Lloyd Burr, one of the country’s top reporters and broadcasters, is joining Stuff Group next month as Explainer Editor. Burr brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for independent, feisty journalism.
Vast Billboards expands and teams up with Hivestack
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Vast Billboards, a top outdoor advertising company, is growing its presence in New Zealand. They’re launching a new digital billboard in Tauranga and partnering with global ad tech leader Hivestack by Perion.
Thompson Spencer goes global: London office opens new doors
AUCKLAND, Today: Wendy Thompson and Melanie Spencer, the dynamic duo behind Thompson Spencer, have taken their marketing expertise global. They’ve just opened a new office in London!
FINCH honoured as AUNZ Production Company of the Year
AUCKLAND, Today: This week, the esteemed jury convened to carefully review submissions, define the global shortlist, and ultimately select the AUNZ Production Company of the Year, a highly anticipated decision in the industry.
Out of Home ads surge and break 5% barrier in 2023
HONG KONG, Today: Global spending on Out of Home (OOH) advertising hit $41.9bn in 2023, up 16% from 2022’s $36.2bn. OOH now makes up 5.2% of global ad spend, breaking the 5% barrier even as online dominates.
Special New Zealand soars to global fame
AUCKLAND, Friday: Special New Zealand is making waves on the global stage! They’ve been ranked as the ‘#6 Most Effective Agency in the World’ and New Zealand’s ‘Most Effective Agency’ in the Effies Global Rankings.
NZME dominates NZ Radio & Podcast Awards with seven major wins
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME is thrilled with a major win at the New Zealand Radio and Podcast Awards, grabbing seven out of ten premier awards and various accolades across multiple categories.
Domino’s taps Sling & Stone for PR in Australia and NZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Sling & Stone, the PR agency for innovative brands, has secured a competitive pitch to represent Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd in Australia and New Zealand.
Pressing On launched
AUCKLAND, Today: Pressing On: the story of New Zealand newspapers, 1921-2000, Ian F. Grant’s second volume of NZ newspaper history, was launched at the National Library in Wellington on 30 May.
Quantum Jump and TrailLite Group embrace luxury
AUCKLAND, Today: Quantum Jump, along with media partners Conductor and Sneakers Media, has been appointed by TrailLite, a leading Kiwi luxury motorhome and caravan manufacturer, to lead their marketing.