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AI reshapes pet food marketing at Petfood Forum 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the pet food industry, enhancing product development, marketing, and customer service. Major brands like Mars...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Company behind Juicy Fest in liquidation

According to reports, Juicy Festival Limited, Timeless Events New Zealand, and Timeless Events Australia Limited entered liquidation with Ben Francis...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
marketing

Canva report shows AI is key to marketing’s future

According to Canva's State of Marketing & AI Report, the days of AI being a speculative trend are over. A...

By Nicole Valdez | 10 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Major events drive hotel boom in Auckland

Auckland's hotel sector experienced a welcome surge during the summer season, primarily driven by two major events. Auckland hotels gained over...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 10 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
winston peters

NZ First’s bill to eliminate DEI policies in public service

New Zealand First has introduced a Member’s Bill aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies from the public...

By Liam Foster | 10 Mar 2025 | 4 min read
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Digital Silk releases in-depth 2025 email marketing report

Digital Silk, an award-winning digital agency, published an in-depth analysis on 3 March 2025, exploring the latest email marketing statistics....

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
alcohol

eBev 2025 focuses on alcohol’s future with new initiative

The Beverage Marketing Association (BMA) is set to introduce its “Better Together” initiative at eBev 2025, an influential beverage marketing...

By Nicole Valdez | 09 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
trendforecast

Estée Lauder launches AI for trend prediction

Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) has turned to artificial intelligence to reshape its approach to beauty trends. The company revealed...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
ads

Volvo’s AI-driven ad redefines Saudi advertising

Volvo is rewriting the rules of advertising in Saudi Arabia with its first-ever AI-generated commercial. The campaign, titled "Come Back...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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UC researchers help paralyzed man control robotic arm

UC San Francisco researchers have achieved a milestone by enabling a paralyzed man to manipulate a robotic arm via an...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Disney axes 200 jobs and closes FiveThirtyEight

Disney is cutting nearly 200 jobs, or roughly 6% of its staff in the news and entertainment division, as part...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
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Sprite Chill joins Coca-Cola’s permanent lineup after strong sales

Coca-Cola has officially decided to add Sprite Chill to its permanent lineup. The cherry-lime soda, which first hit shelves as...

By Nicole Valdez | 08 Mar 2025 | 3 min read
china boosts defence spending amid global tensions

China boosts defence spending amid global tensions

China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2025, amounting to approximately $245 billion. Beijing aims to bolster...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
nz post

NZ Post call centre roles to be gradually transferred overseas

NZ Post has informed its call centre employees that their roles will be gradually transferred to Manila, Philippines, as a...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read
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Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s sudden resignation

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr has abruptly resigned, stepping down nearly three years before the scheduled...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 5 min read
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. expands in NZ with acquisition of RMA General Limited

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired New Zealand-based insurance...

By Liam Foster | 07 Mar 2025 | 2 min read