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Wattie’s latest campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Wattie’s latest creative, ‘It’s Wattie’s you need’, is rooted in comfort, familiarity and everyday convenience.
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Development West Coast takes out top PRINZ Award
Development West Coast received the Supreme Award at the annual PRINZ Awards for a campaign that shifted behaviour towards modern mining.
NZME takes top prize at NZ Radio & Podcast Awards
NZME’s Newstalk ZB has been named Network Station of the Year for the sixth year in a row at the 2026 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards.
Re:brand wins major international awards
Re:brand has earned global recognition at the Transform Diamond Awards for its evidence-led branding expertise.
Aotearoa’s finest celebrated at 2026 NZ Media Awards
Aotearoa’s media industry celebrated excellence in journalism last week at a time where leaders say it is “more important than ever”.
The One Show 2026 top 10 APAC agencies
Motion Sickness is ranked #2 in The One Show 2026 Top 10 APAC Agencies, behind Ogilvy Singapore in the top spot.
Motion Sickness ranked #3 independent agency in the world at The One Show
Motion Sickness is now ranked the world’s third independent agency in The One Show Global Creative Rankings.
McDonald’s ‘Dunked’ campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for April
McDonald’s new campaign turns a functional product behaviour into a moment of spectacle to secure the April Kantar Ad Impact Award.
Viva Beauty Awards back for 2026
The Viva Beauty Awards are back for 2026, with voting now open for Kiwis to have their say on the best in beauty.
Gerety Awards to host Auckland Jury Insight Panel
Gerety will host a Jury Insight Panel in Auckland, bringing together members of the 2026 executive jury to share their perspectives.
TBWA\NZ wins Global Grand Effie for ANZ Bank brand platform
TBWA\New Zealand has won a Global Grand Effie for ANZ Bank New Zealand’s ‘From dreaming big to knowing how’ brand platform.
Entries open for the 25th annual Effie Awards Aotearoa
Entries are now open for the 2026 Effie Awards Aotearoa, as the programme marks 25 years of recognising marketing effectiveness.
IHAC Awards 2026 winners announced
The In-House Agency Council has unveiled the winners of the 2026 IHAC Awards at a virtual ceremony on April 20.
Dentsu media nominated nine times at Festival of Media Global Awards
Dentsu media has been shortlisted nine times at the Festival of Media Global Awards, recognising standout work across Aotearoa and Australia.
The One Show announces 11 finalists from NZ
The One Club for Creativity has announced the finalists for The One Show 2026, including 11 from New Zealand.
Kantar names Jack Link’s as Ad Impact Award winner for March
Jack Link’s “Feed Your Wild Side” stands out for its ability to balance entertainment with clear message delivery.
Finalists announced for 2026 Voyager Media Awards
The News Publishers’ Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Voyager Media Awards, with winners to be awarded on May 22.
Finalists announced for the 52nd PRINZ Awards
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand has announced the 55 finalists for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards.
Best Design Awards 2026 open for entry
The entries for the Best Design Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa’s design and creative craft, are now open.
2026 Axis Awards winners announced
The Commercial Communications Council celebrated the 2026 AXIS Awards at Auckland’s Viaduct Event Centre on March 26.
PRINZ to celebrate top AUT student with Paul Dryden Award
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand will award AUT’s top student in the Public Relations major with the Paul Dryden Tertiary Award.
Special US named AdAge’s Independent Agency of the Year
Special’s US office is celebrating being named the 2026 Independent Agency of the Year by industry publication AdAge.
Mitre 10 and Quantum Jump win at APAC Loyalty Awards
Mitre 10 ‘Club discount days’ has won Best Loyalty Programme Short Term Marketing Initiative at the Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards.
Kantar New Zealand amplifies Ad Impact Awards with AI tool
For years, the industry has argued about creativity versus effectiveness as if they sit on opposite sides of the table. They don’t.
Meadow Fresh’s Fantasy Herd wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for February
Kantar says Meadow Fresh’s Fantasy Herd is a perfect case study in what modern creative effectiveness looks like.
Shit You Should Care About’s Lucy Blakiston is Go Media Young NZer of the Year
Independent media leader Lucy Blakiston has been named the Go Media Young New Zealander of the Year, announced on March 19.
Motion Sickness named Independent Agency of the Year at Spikes Asia
Motion Sickness received the Grand Prix for Good and was named Independent Agency of the Year at the 2026 Spikes Asia Awards.
YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2026 call for entries is open
It’s time to show off your best marketing achievements as the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards call for entries officially opens.
Comms Council announces finalists for 2026 Axis Awards
Comms Council CEO Simon Lendrum says the 2026 Axis Awards finalists show the breadth and depth of talent in advertising in Aotearoa.
Curiousity and change at The Worthies 2026
A very worthy group of communications and marketing leaders gathered at Parliament this week for the first Worthies Conference and Awards.