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.

Ad Net Zero has released Version 1.3 of the Global Media Sustainability Framework (GMSF), marking an important milestone for the global advertising industry.

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 opened for the 2026 Effie Awards Aotearoa, marking 25 years of recognising marketing effectiveness in New Zealand.

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.