AUCKLAND, Today: Fisher Funds has named Special as its creative agency and Reason as its media and performance marketing partner after a competitive pitch. It has also appointed Jonathan Symons as GM of Marketing.
Spark celebrates the golden age of mobile entertainment
AUCKLAND, Today: Once, mobile phones were just for calls and texts. Now, they’re the gateway to all your favourite entertainment—whether that’s streaming in the shower, gaming on the bus, or curating the perfect playlist.
People’s Choicest campaign closes with a community bash in Pāpāmoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Pāpāmoa has officially been crowned the Choicest Suburb in Trade Me Property’s first-ever People’s Choicest Awards, a campaign brought to life by brand activation agency Because NZ.
PHD Aotearoa expands leadership with key promotions
AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effective immediately. She will lead operations, driving multi-channel strategies to create transformative experiences for clients.
Specsavers’ latest ad is a real eye-opener (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Specsavers is putting a new spin on its classic sight gag, this time highlighting EssenceMediacom’s ‘media buyer’ who had a Should’ve gone to Specsavers moment when booking an awkwardly placed billboard.
Doohly partners with OOHMAA to drive growth in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Friday: Doohly, a leading digital signage CMS provider, has joined the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA). The move highlights its dedication to supporting New Zealand’s out-of-home industry.
Truesdell Brothers join Reel Factory, blending AI with filmmaking magic
AUCKLAND, Today: Reel Factory is pumped to welcome the Truesdell Brothers to its director roster. Hailing from New York, Tim and Will Truesdell blend traditional and digital filmmaking with cutting-edge AI.
Win a double pass to SPIT
AUCKLAND, Today: Exciting news—SPIT hit cinemas on March 6, starring David Wenham (Lord of the Rings, Lion, 300, Top of the Lake, Paper Planes, Australia, Moulin Rouge, Elvis).
WPP invests in Stability AI to drive the future of media and entertainment
AUCKLAND, Today: WPP has announced a new partnership and investment in Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion. The collaboration will strengthen WPP’s AI-driven content solutions across entertainment, streaming, interactive experiences, and immersive storytelling.
Big Barrel signs on as Hawks’ naming rights sponsor
AUCKLAND, Today: The Hawke’s Bay Hawks are thrilled to welcome Big Barrel as their official Naming Rights Partner, marking the beginning of an exciting new era as the Big Barrel Hawks for the 2025 Sal’s NBL season.
