AUCKLAND, Today: Great news from the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand! The 2025 PRINZ Awards are officially open for entries.

LONDON, Today: Dino Burbidge, celebrated speaker at World Out of Home Organization events, is now WOO’s first creative-in-residence. With a background from WCRS to Sky, he’s ready to transform advertising by integrating creativity with tech.

SINGAPORE, Today: Hearts & Science has a new leader for APAC! Rochelle Chhaya steps up as the first CEO of the network in the region, bringing over 14 years of experience with Omnicom Media Group (OMG). Recently, she’s been at the helm of OMG Thailand, where she’ll continue her role until a successor is found.

AUCKLAND, Today: Bargain Box by My Food Bag is turning heads with its new Crowdometer campaign, right after scooping a win at LUMO’s 2024 Pixels Awards. This innovative digital out-of-home (DOOH) effort combines tech and creativity to show New Zealanders a smarter way to handle dinner.

AUCKLAND, Today: W Communications, the acclaimed independent communications and public relations agency, proudly announces Robin Chang as the new General Manager of its Asia-Pacific operations. Since joining in January, Chang reports directly to the agency’s founder and CEO, Warren Johnson.

AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks has teamed up with AdsWizz, becoming their third-party sales representative for the SiriusXM Podcast Network in New Zealand. This exciting partnership introduces over 2,500 top-tier shows, such as Smartless and Crime Junkie, to the rova platform, boosting offerings for both listeners and local advertisers.

AUCKLAND, TODAY: Phantom Billstickers is proud to announce its recognition as an official Recognised Sustainable Supplier, a key milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing environmental impact and championing sustainability within Aotearoa’s events industry.

AUCKLAND, Yesterday: NZME has teamed up with BBC Studios in a multi-year deal, making them the New Zealand representative for BBC’s extensive podcast library.

AUCKLAND, Today: Gabrielle McKenzie has transformed MYOB’s marketing to make financial tools simpler for small businesses. Stefanie DiGianvincenzo has pushed creative boundaries to drive growth at major Australian brands.