News and updates

The June edition of the First Five Rungs newsletter covers industry award season, the Pixel Awards, Cannes Lions, community updates, and opportunities for emerging talent across Aotearoa.

The Commercial Communications Council congratulates Hilary Souter on being appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

The May edition of the First Five Rungs newsletter includes industry updates, upcoming events, career opportunities, and highlights from across the FFR community.

The industry does not lack for conferences. What it often lacks is a room where conventional thinking gets tested rather than confirmed. That was the premise behind Media Spotlight.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Effie Awards Aotearoa.

For most people across Aotearoa, attending Cannes Lions in person isn’t realistic every year.

The Commercial Communications Council (Comms Council) is pleased to announce that Angela Watson, CEO of Colenso BBDO, has been elected President of the Comms Council Board, replacing Rob Harvey, CEO...

Cannes Lions has released its jury line-up for the 2026 International Festival of Creativity, with six New Zealand representatives selected across this year's Awarding Juries.

A campaign first recognised at Effie Awards Aotearoa has now been awarded at the highest global level.

April’s all about keeping the momentum going, with Quarterly WIP, upcoming talks, and a peek at what’s been happening and inspiring the FFR community lately.