Marketer of the Future winner 2025: Simran Wadhawan
At just 22, Simran Wadhawan hit the road to success at full speed, becoming the youngest marketer at Goodman Fielder.
Supreme Excellence Award winner 2025: Spark New Zealand
Spark could’ve flashed cash like every other ‘n00b’ brand, or actually done something for the community. It chose doing.
Marketer of the Year winner 2025: Matthew Pickering
Matthew Pickering has driven a remarkable turnaround during his long term at ANZ, and he shows no sign of slowing down.
Team of the Year winner 2025: Zuru Group
A nimble team of 60 marketing experts at Zuru is redefining what’s possible in the global FMCG landscape by challenging the status quo.
Q&A with Craig Baldie, Marketing Hall of Fame winner 2025
Craig Baldie is the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards Hall of Fame inductee for 2025. Here he chats with NZ Marketing.
Creativity and impact win big at the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2025
Who won? Here’s a roundup of the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards winners 2025 – the night saw Vogel’s take out Brand of the Year.
Best Overall Marketing Campaign winner 2025: Animates NZ Holdings
To stand out in a crowded market, Animates backed a cause close to Kiwi pet owners: banning the public sale of fireworks.
YouTube NZ Marketing Awards winners list 2025
The 2025 NZ Marketing Awards, hosted by NZ Marketing and the Marketing Association, were held on September 3. See the full winners list.
Brand of the Year winner 2025: Vogel’s
The length Vogel’s lovers go to for the perfectly toasted slice are well known. Goodman Fielder’s entertaining campaigns leaned into this devotion and proved their bread is worth an extra dollar.
Special Lifetime Achievement Award winner: Keith Norris
After five decades of service to Aotearoa’s marketing industry, Keith Norris has been recognised with a special Lifetime Achievement Award.
2025 Marketer of the Year finalist – Leanne Too
KFC NZ Marketing Director Leanne Too, 2025 Marketer of the Year finalist, on bold brand campaigns driving cultural impact and business growth.
2025 Marketer of the Year finalist – Dave Pearce
Marketer of the Year finalist Dave Pearce on his path from FMCG to 2degrees, driving brand growth, creativity and award-winning campaigns.