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MBM & Trade Me reclaim Trade Me's #1 search position
MBM recently worked with Trade Me to help it reclaim its #1 search position after it lost ground to global competitors in 2024 – building the media model around AI-led actioning, improved data quality, and insights built on 25 years of local behavioural data. The results were impressive: · Regained #1 search position · +10% paid search revenue YoY · 50M sessions (+25% vs target) · 299% ROAS · All achieved without matching global spend MBM Chief Digital Officer Emily Isle, alo
Jul 29


Lexus NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ serve digital driving experience at the ASB Classic
Lexus New Zealand, together with Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand, launched the all-new Lexus RZ at this year's ASB Classic - the country’s first production car featuring yoke steering with steer‑by‑wire technology. This innovation allows for greater driving precision and sharper responsiveness. At the centre of the campaign was the ‘Lexus Rally of the Day’, which transformed Lexus’ tennis sponsorship into an interactive display of cutting-edge innovation - turning the tournamen
Jul 8


Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and NESCAFÉ inspire the little moments that help people find common ground
In a brand first, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and NESCAFÉ have launched a Masterbrand campaign, ‘Make your world’, celebrating the small, shared coffee moments that bring people together. The campaign’s hero film centres on a grandfather who keeps calling his grandson over to fix things that don’t seem especially broken and between the quick repairs and the cups of coffee that follow, a deeper pattern emerges: these small requests are really invitations to connect. Avish Gord
May 18


Leo Australia and Suncorp Insurance launch ‘Resilience Never Rests’ brand platform
Leo Australia and Insurer Suncorp have unveiled ‘Resilience Never Rests’, an extension of the brand’s long-term resilience platform, that acknowledges the uniquely dual nature of life in Queensland, a state defined equally by natural beauty and extreme weather. The campaign brings to life the reality of Queensland’s weather that locals know well: where paradise and volatility co-exist and can shift in an instant. It highlights the actions Queenslanders can take to prepare
May 4


Leo Australia and Red Rooster launch new brand platform
Leo Australia and Red Rooster have launched a new brand platform, 'The Rooster's Calling', via a major campaign designed to reinvent Red Rooster's image and influence every customer touchpoint. . Documentary-style spots feature a range of characters, including local Australian musical talent and a cameo from former NRL star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. To find the right talent, Leo’s wrote a love letter to the heartlands of Australia, seeking the people who make those places what
Feb 22


Westpac NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ reward ‘the real ones’ at Laneway Festival 2026
Westpac NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ have teamed up to launch ‘Laneway Loot’ - an immersive campaign crafted for true music fans at Laneway Festival 2026. Designed to celebrate die-hard fans - ‘the real ones’ - the campaign rewards those who know every lyric, queue early, and live for the music. ‘Laneway Loot’ kicked off with limited-edition street posters created in collaboration with Laneway artist Jack Irvine. These collectible posters, featuring elements
Feb 15


ALDI launches 'ALDIfy' platform with Publicis Groupe Australia
ALDI Australia has launched 'ALDIfy', an AI-driven digital hub that curates viral recipes and makes them instantly shoppable in-store at...
Oct 8, 2025


Westpac NZ, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ and Spark Foundry NZ present ‘House of Credit Card Fears’
Westpac NZ and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ have teamed up to launch ‘Fear-Free Credit’, a horror-inspired campaign designed to show young people...
Oct 3, 2025


Leo Australia and AAMI launch 'The AAMI Driving Test'
National insurer AAMI is setting the record straight on who’s a safer driver through a new national road safety initiative, giving Aussie...
Oct 3, 2025


A shout out for super-fast internet. Superloop’s new campaign via Leo Australia, Zenith Media Sydney, and Digitas
One of Australia’s fastest growing ISPs, Superloop has launched its latest campaign to herald superior high-speed internet. Superloop’s...
Aug 28, 2025


Saatchi & Saatchi NZ unveils New Zealand as one big Toyota ad
Saatchi & Saatchi NZ, together with Spark Foundry NZ and Digitas NZ, launched the next chapter of Toyota’s brand platform ‘Let’s Go...
Aug 19, 2025


Suncorp, Leo Australia and PXP launch Haven - a first-of-its-kind digital tool to make Australian homes more resilient
Demonstrating a commitment to boosting household resilience to extreme weather, Suncorp and Leo Australia have launched Haven. This...
May 30, 2025


Saatchi & Saatchi and Spark Foundry spotlight Toyota's extensive dealer network
Toyota Australia has launched the second phase of its ‘Every Step Matters’ brand campaign, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to...
Feb 13, 2025


Leo Burnett and Zenith launch 'Don't Take It Lying Down' campaign for Superloop
Challenger ISP provider Superloop has announced the launch of its latest campaign, urging Australians to stand up to their expensive...
Nov 4, 2024


Saatchi & Saatchi and Toyota remind Australians You Don't Send a Ute To Do a HiLux Job
Avish Gordhan, Chief Creative Officer of Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and Vin Naidoo, General Manager of National Marketing at Toyota...
Oct 9, 2024


Leo Burnett and Zenith launch new Superloop campaign, 'Ads at Record Speeds'
To coincide with the world’s biggest sporting event where speed is a crucial factor, internet provider Superloop is promoting its...
Aug 1, 2024


Johnnie Walker hosts Mardi Gras Debutante Ball with Leo Burnett and Herd MSL
Johnnie Walker continues to take bold steps towards progressing equality with its latest campaign in partnership with Sydney Gay and...
Mar 14, 2024


Saatchi & Saatchi win Grand Effie for Arnott's' 'Life's Little Moments' via The Neighbourhood
This year’s Australian Effie Awards saw Saatchi & Saatchi, as part of the Neighbourhood, take home the Grand Effie for their “Life’s...
Oct 16, 2023


Johnnie Walker champion strides made in AFLW with Leo Burnett
Partners and sponsors of the AFLW, Johnnie Walker, have worked with Leo Burnett Australia to celebrate the progress made in women’s sport...
Sep 29, 2023


Starcom Australia retains Metcash
Food, liquor and hardware supplier Metcash has re-appointed Starcom to its media strategy, planning and buying account in Australia....
Aug 22, 2023


Influential Australia and TikTok host 'Enter the Group Chat' event
Influential Australia and Tik Tok's 'Enter the Group Chat' event addressed how creators and social-first thinking are shaping how brands show up, as challenger brands are putting more money into digital performance than ever before. Speaking on a panel, hosted by Influential Australia Creative Director Jenni Smith, Nariné Salmasi, General Manager of Marketing (ANZ) at Omoda Jaecoo said that social and influencers can help build trust for an unknown brand in a saturated market
Aug 6


Why Publicis sees leadership continuity as a competitive edge
In a recent conversation with AdNews Australia, Publicis Groupe ANZ leaders Michael Rebelo, Imogen Hewitt, Jason Tonelli, Patrick Rowe and Skye Lambley shared their perspectives on how long-term leadership unlocks meaningful transformation for clients, people and agency businesses. Across the discussion, one theme consistently stood out: trust. The leaders reflected on how trust, built over time, enables better decision-making, creates the confidence to navigate complexity an
Aug 5


Support through life’s defining moments: Publicis Groupe NZ’s commitment to staff
Becoming a parent. Navigating a health diagnosis. Caring for a loved one.The moments that shape us most often arrive unexpectedly. That's why supporting our people goes beyond policies and programs. It's about showing up when it matters most, with practical help that enables people to navigate life's challenges with greater care and confidence. In this piece for NZ Marketing Magazine, we share how initiatives like Working with Cancer, Empowered Parents, Cub Care Days and incl
Jul 30


‘We’re Not Going To Become A Synthetic Company’: Publicis Doubles Down On AI Training To ‘Remove Fear’
AI is creating new opportunities across the media and marketing industry, but unlocking its potential starts with building confidence among teams. Speaking with B&T, Pauly Grant, Chief Talent Officer Publicis Groupe ANZ & APAC, shares how Publicis Groupe ANZ is helping its people experiment, adopt and apply AI in meaningful ways. By combining training, practical application and responsible guardrails through PL.AI Ground, an ANZ hands-on, peer-led learning program, the Groupe
Jul 23


Publicis ANZ takes Holdco of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards
A proud night for Publicis Groupe ANZ at the 2026 Mumbrella Awards, taking home the inaugural Holding Company of the Year award. The award recognised the holding company with the strongest showing of shortlists and wins across the night. Congratulations also to Zenith Australia on being named Media Agency of the Year for the second time in three years, and to all the winners and shortlisted finalists across the Groupe. Michael Rebelo, CEO Publicis Groupe ANZ, said these achi
Jul 23


Rethinking Pride: Because customer lifetime value isn’t won in June alone
In his latest article for AdNews Australia, Publicis Groupe ANZ Chief Data Officer Maurice Riley explores why customer lifetime value among LBGTQ+ communities isn't won in Pride Month alone, and what brands stand to gain when inclusion moves beyond a once-a-year moment and becomes part of the everyday experience. Looking at signals in Publicis Groupe’s pseudonymised identity graph, analysing the aggregated and de-identified behaviour of more than 18 million Australians, Maur
Jul 1


Leo Australia wins Titanium Grand Prix at Cannes Lions for Suncorp ‘Haven’
Leo Australia and Suncorp have won the prestigious Titanium Grand Prix, the highest honour in global creativity, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for ‘Haven’. The agency was also named Regional Network of the Year for the Pacific (ANZ). Haven is an innovative digital tool designed to help Australian homeowners understand their properties’ vulnerability to extreme weather and how to protect it. Utilising Suncorp’s proprietary data, Haven draws from 12
Jun 26


Mars United Commerce release H1 2026 ANZ Retail Media Report Card
Mars United℠ Commerce ANZ, has released the latest ANZ Retail Media Report Card - an independent benchmark designed to help brands navigate a fast‑evolving retail media landscape. This sixth edition assesses 17 networks, adds five new entrants, and expands the framework with four new capabilities as the market shifts from rapid build to delivering real commercial outcomes. It also spotlights creator‑led commerce and explores how AI is reshaping planning, optimisation and crea
May 22


Why marketers are doubling down on ‘compound effectiveness’
Growth is harder to find. Margins are tighter. And marketing leaders are under increasing pressure to prove how investment translates into business performance. In her latest op-ed for The Australian, Publicis Groupe ANZ Chief Media Officer Imogen Hewitt argues that, in this environment, effectiveness is no longer simply a virtue - it has become a foundation of the agency/client relationship. The article also highlights why the Effie Awards remain such an important benchmark
May 4


Michael Rebelo on driving growth through stability and connected intelligence and culture
Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo sat down with Mi3 Australia for a partner Q&A discussing how the business has evolved since 2019, and what that means for clients. He outlines three clear priorities for 2026 and beyond, to continue the Groupe's compounding advantage: "First and foremost, we will continue being our clients’ Most Valuable Partner by driving business outcomes. We’ll do that through trust, integrity, creativity and by bringing an unparalleled level of inte
May 4
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