AUCKLAND, Today: Ryan Bridge has been named the new host of Newstalk ZB’s Early Edition, as announced by NZME. He brings a wealth of experience from various media roles, including a significant stint as co-host on TV3’s AM Show.
Pead expands with new hire and promotion
AUCKLAND, Today: Pead, Aotearoa’s top communications and PR agency, is excited to welcome Elizabeth Ellis to its Corporate team and celebrate Jack Spence’s promotion to Senior Account Manager in the Consumer team.
Samantha Hayes to lead Stuff’s new 6PM bulletin
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group announced its first round of hires from Newshub today, with New Zealand’s top newsreader, Samantha Hayes, set to take on a new solo role. The fresh 6pm bulletin is set to start on July 6.
The SweetShop and The Gardening.Club cultivate a fresh partnership
AUCKLAND, Today: The Sweetshop is launching a partnership called The Gardening.Club with futurist Tomas Roope and AI artist Jacqui Kenny. Tomas has likened AI’s impact on creativity to ‘gardening’ for years, which inspired the name.
Concrete Playground launches new urban exploration platform
AUCKLAND, Today: Concrete Playground unveils its new site, concreteplayground.com, ushering in a fresh era of deeper, intuitive urban exploration through a cutting-edge platform.
Whittaker’s sweetens the deal
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AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s just rolled out their new brand platform via Bastion Shine, celebrating all you Chocolate Lovers and your passion for their treats.
Suntory BOSS Coffee brews ambition in a new campaign
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SYDNEY, Today: Suntory BOSS Coffee is reshaping the trans-Tasman coffee scene with a bold new campaign from It’s Friday. It introduces a fresh brand identity and challenges traditional craft coffee views.
Home sweet home with off-peak energy
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AUCKLAND, Today: Flatties was introduced a couple of weeks ago, and now Contact and Special have teamed up with Nigel, a rule-stickler penguin, to encourage Kiwis to cut energy use during peak times.
Two-Year turn for NZ Fashion Week
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AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) is shifting to a biennial schedule due to economic downturns affecting the fashion industry. The next event moves from August 2024 to late 2025.
FizzyPop and Sunair open new regional routes
NAPIER, Today: FizzyPop launches a vibrant campaign for Sunair, featuring new routes from Hamilton Airport. This collaboration with Hawke’s Bay and Hamilton Airports enhances regional travel significantly.