AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has locked in another partnership with Tussock Country as the festival returns to Gore in 2026, marking the media company’s third collaboration following successful events in 2023 and 2024.
Arrivals & Departures: Squirrel appoints Abi Cooke as Chief Marketing Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: Squirrel has added senior marketer Abi Cooke to its leadership team, appointing her as Chief Marketing Officer as the business gears up for its next phase of growth.
RUN CCO Raymond Otene McKay appointed to Dubai Lynx jury
AUCKLAND, Today: Raymond Otene McKay, co-founder and CCO of RUN Aotearoa, has been named to the Direct and Outdoor Jury at the 2026 Dubai Lynx Awards, joining a global line-up of creative leaders.
2026 marketing predictions: Why OOH could take centre stage
AUCKLAND, Today: The media industry is at a turning point. As we look to 2026, the out-of-home (OOH) sector isn’t just evolving, it’s accelerating into a new phase of maturity, with agile data-driven formats like programmatic digital out-of-home (pDOOH) at the forefront.
2026 Spikes Asia Jury announced
AUCKLAND, Today: The Jury line-up for Spikes Asia 2026 has been announced, bringing together industry leaders ready to champion the work setting new creative benchmarks across the region.
DDB Group Aotearoa celebrates 10th Digital Innovation Agency of the Year title plus first Data win
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa has celebrated a major milestone at the Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards, winning New Zealand Digital Innovation Agency of the Year for the tenth time and securing its first Silver for Data Analytics.
Downtown Christmas Market brings festive magic to the city
AUCKLAND, Today: Christmas in Auckland is set to feel even more festive with the Downtown Christmas Market — a vibrant collaboration between Britomart Market and General Collective, coming together for their first dedicated Christmas event across Te Komititanga and Takutai Square.
YoungShand wins TSB’s creative account after competitive pitch
AUCKLAND, Today: TSB, the proudly 100% New Zealand owned bank, has chosen independent challenger agency YoungShand (YS) as its new creative partner after a highly competitive pitch.
Real reactions shine in TSB’s surprise cash-gift campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: TSB’s latest customer initiative, surprising people with money back as a thank-you, has landed beautifully, tapping into the power of genuine human connection.
Tracksuit and Bimma reveal 2025 Collab of the Year insights
AUCKLAND, Today: Tracksuit, the brand tracking platform reshaping how marketers measure impact, has partnered with Bimma Williams, founder of Bimma Collab Consultancy and known as The Voice of Collabs, to release the 2025 Collab of the Year report blending consumer data with cultural insight.
