AUCKLAND, Today: Independent media agency D3 is growing its leadership team, adding three senior hires, Torsten Stolt as Head of Data & Technology, Alex Duval as Head of SEO & Experience, and Courtney Barnett as Client Partner.
Carl’s Jr. just dropped the mic
AUCKLAND, Today: Carl’s Jr. is cranking things up in New Zealand with its new platform, “We don’t do Subtle,” and has appointed TBWA\NZ as its creative agency to lead this bold new chapter.
Thompson Spencer named finalist at B&T Awards
Thompson Spencer has been shortlisted for Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year at the 2025 B&T Awards, the biggest recognition for advertising, marketing, media, and PR across Australia and New Zealand.
HYROX and PUMA hit their stride
AUCKLAND, Today: HYROX, the global fitness phenomenon that fuses running and functional training, is taking the world by storm, and PUMA has been right there from the start.
Bayleys channels Kiwi energy in bold new campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: What’s the secret to real estate success — tenacity, charm, or the gift of the gab? For Bayleys, it’s energy. The same energy that’s driven the business since its beginnings in the Bayley family basement back in 1974.
Whittaker’s sweetens the deal
AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s is giving chocolate lovers even more to smile about with its new Chocolate Pods Collection, featuring three indulgent new flavours alongside the beloved original Hazelnut Gianduja.
Arrivals & Departures: Imogen Duff steps into leadership role at Rise & Shine PR
AUCKLAND, Today: Rise & Shine PR has welcomed a major new addition, appointing Imogen Duff as Senior Group Account Director to help drive the agency’s next phase of growth.
NZ Rugby and Movember take a stand on silence
AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand Rugby and Movember are pushing fans to speak up, not stay silent, in a powerful campaign tackling mental health and breaking down the stigma around getting help.
OMG, Publicis and PHD lead new business results
AUCKLAND, Today: OMG topped the charts in the H1 2025 New Business Barometer, pulling in $4.6M thanks to Kimberly-Clark ($1.4M) and the NZ Government ($2.4M).
Outdoor gets a taste of colour (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: McDonald’s and OMD have brought Coca-Cola®’s colour-changing cups to life in the real world with a bold Feast Mode outdoor campaign. The activation covers 110 panels across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, including lenticular bus panels and underpass takeovers.
