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Inside the Jury Room

Tuesday 18 August, 4pm–5.30pm. See selected work from Cannes Lions 2026 and hear what happened inside the jury rooms from six of Aotearoa’s jurors.

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What's happening

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Awards
Beacon Awards winners

The 2026 Beacon Award winners have been announced, celebrating outstanding media thinking, craft and effectiveness from across Aotearoa.

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Effie Awards entries open

Entries are now open for the 2026 Effie Awards Aotearoa. View the Entry Kit and start preparing your submission.

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News
First Five Rungs: June Newsletter

The latest FFR newsletter is out now, featuring the Pixel Awards, Cannes Lions, industry awards season, community updates, and opportunities for graduates and early-career professionals.

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Award programmes

Recognising creative, media, effectiveness and PR excellence.

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AXIS Awards

Celebrating the best in advertising, design, craft and experience.

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Effie Awards Aotearoa

The global standard for marketing effectiveness. Campaigns with proven commercial impact.

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Pressie Awards
Pressie Awards

PR, social and experiential work that earned attention and moved people to act.

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Training and Development

Practical courses built by agency practitioners. Sharpen commercial skills, develop your people, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

Strategic Planning Lab
Strategic Planning Lab
6/05/2026

Strategy separates people doing work from people shaping work. A deep dive into planning, insight and creative briefing.

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Art of Managing People
The Art of Managing People
29/07/2026

Practical skills in leadership, feedback and team dynamics for people stepping into management for the first time.

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Client Relationships
Client Relationships
6/08/2026

Move from order-taker to trusted advisor. Learn to uncover what clients really need and build relationships that last.

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Industry initiatives

Programmes driving sustainability, diversity and early-career support across Aotearoa’s advertising industry.

Ad Net Zero

Helping the advertising industry accelerate emission reduction.

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From rangatahi to kaumātua, a collective of voices.

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Tools, research, and guidance for agencies.

Effectiveness frameworks, industry data, HR templates, regulatory guidance and thought leadership.

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News and updates

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2026 Beacon Awards winners announced

The 2026 Beacon Awards in association with QMS recognised the campaigns, organisations and individuals behind some of the year's strongest media work across Aotearoa.

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First Five Rungs: June Newsletter

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.

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Join Aotearoa's advertising industry body. Access resources, training, events and a network of 70+ agencies and help shape where the industry goes next.

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