May 2026 month in media
In May, the Together team unpacks the latest shifts in AI, streaming and retail media – and what they mean for brands and NZ marketers.
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A collection of news stories and articles featuring New Zealand’s largest independent media agency, Together. These pieces were published across NZ Marketing magazine’s print and online platforms.
Lessons from Australia’s social media ban
Australia’s teen social media ban is a warning shot and an opportunity, says Together’s Rufus Chuter. He has some tips on how NZ can prepare.
April 2026 month in media
The Together team highlights five relevant media stories and one media idea they love each month. April felt like a moment of recalibration.
The future of search: Why GEO is more than a buzzword
Search isn’t dead. It’s alive and more complex than ever. The question for marketers is this: will AI cite your brand in its answer?
AI-driven marketing starts with infrastructure
As generative AI reshapes the ecosystem, infrastructure is marketing’s next advantage, says Suraj Barnawal from Together.
March 2026 month in media
In March, the Together team highlights key media stories and one standout campaign, covering attention, readership shifts and AI risks.
February 2026 Month in Media
Every month the Together team highlights five media stories that defined the month. February’s word of the month was momentum.
January 2026 Month in Media
Together’s January 2026 round-up of media stories highlights how interfaces consumers use to discover brands are changing rapidly.
Procurement rules change is a boost for indies
The Government’s new procurement rules are a breakthrough for Aotearoa’s independent advertising agencies, say Together’s Annabelle Wilkinson and Georgia McNaught.
December’s Month in Media
Together’s December 2025 round-up of media stories hints at what media planning needs to prepare for in 2026.