AUCKLAND, Today: NZ creative Nick McFarlane is eyeing SXSW London 2026 after making the public voting shortlist with his session A Primitive Guide to the Future of Civilisation in the Society Rewired track.
Motion Sickness celebrates 3 Golds and 2 Silvers with Sam Stuchbury named AU/NZ Creative Leader and Agency Head
AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness capped off a huge night in Singapore, scoring multiple wins at Campaign’s Agency of the Year awards. Sam Stuchbury grabbed two Golds, while the agency collected Gold and two Silvers across AU/NZ categories.
Arrivals & Departures: Award winning AI innovator Jake Calder joins Contagion
AUCKLAND, Today: Contagion has welcomed Jake Calder, a recognised leader in technology and digital innovation, following his recent win for best use of Generative AI at IAB New Zealand.
Leading rural broadcasters team up
AUCKLAND, TODAY: Andy Thompson and Sarah Perriam-Lampp are teaming up to launch a new era in rural media with a multimedia rural radio show set to go live in 2026.
Motion Sickness expands its team to accelerate growth across New Zealand and Australia
AUCKLAND, Today: Motion Sickness has kept the momentum rolling after a big year that saw two Cannes Lions Grands Prix and new work with Pizza Hut, Ryman Healthcare, and Shine Lawyers, bringing in new talent across strategy, creative, and client service.
Arrivals & Departures: Anthem grows team with two new hires
AUCKLAND, Today: Anthem is growing its team with two new hires, welcoming Charis Wood as Account Director and Seren Cameron as Senior Account Executive to boost support for its expanding mix of clients.
Sky’s Sophie Moloney takes out Chief Executive of the Year at Deloitte Top 200 Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky is celebrating Sophie Moloney’s win at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards, where she was named Chief Executive of the Year last week.
Te Puna Creative Hub’s state of the art offering
AUCKLAND, Today: TV series, commercials, music videos, podcasts, business events, education programmes, rehearsals and community shows – months after opening, Te Puna Creative Hub has celebrated successful firsts across many of its core pillars.
MediaWorks reshapes regional radio for 2026
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks is making several regional programming changes for 2026 to strengthen its local radio presence. Chris ‘Burnzee’ Burns will finish his full-time role as Breeze Manawatū Breakfast host on Friday 19 December.
Crusaders celebrate whānau with a new campaign One of Us
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative agency Plato has launched a new brand platform, One of Us, with the Crusaders, celebrating the people who make up the club and the sense of belonging that defines it.
