September 2026 month in media
Each month, Together highlights five media stories and one standout idea. September saw shifts across creators, commerce, digital and OOH.
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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.
A new equilibrium for the media landscape
The media migration story appears to be over, according to new research. What comes next is more interesting, says Together’s Rufus Chuter.
August 2026 month in media
Every month, the Together team highlights five media stories and one media idea they love. August brought big changes to New Zealand media.
July 2026 month in media
Every month, the Together team highlights five media stories and one media idea they love. July showed the lasting power of sport and cinema.
June 2026 month in media
Every month, the Together team highlights five media stories and one media idea they love. June 2026 was a month for sharper audience strategy.
Meet the founder: Together
Rufus Chuter and Kris Hadley share the story behind why they started the agency, their favourite thing, key learnings and best advice.
AI filters are changing the structure of market access
For decades, marketers have learned how to interrupt, persuade, target, optimise and convert attention. But AI is causing a seismic shift.
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.
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.