Author Archive

Kāpiti takes out October Kantar Ad Impact Award
The October Kantar Ad Impact Award goes to Kāpiti’s “Too Good To Share” advert. With its playful, yet short and simple story line that is easy for viewers to follow, it engages its audience and makes them love the brand while also standing out vs other yoghurt brands – setting their brand apart.
Read More
Customer Leadership Index 2022
For the second consecutive year, Sharesies has topped the annual Kantar Customer Leadership Index, New Zealand’s leading ranking of the best brands for customer experience.
Read More
Media Trends and Predictions 2023
Kantar's latest Media Trends and Predictions report highlights how inflation is hitting advertiser’s media budget as demand remains high while inventory is constrained. Consumers changing media behaviours is one force behind this as consumers continue to move to environments with lower ad loads.
Read More
It’s now becoming more than just prudent to pre-test ads; it’s becoming a prerequisite
We are living in extraordinary times.   A global pandemic followed by world-wide inflation.  Every business is taking a good long hard look at its financials and planning its path forward with diligence. The same holds true for cost centres like marketing and brand management.  What is the best way forward in these unprecedented times?  How do we make the most of our marketing dollar?
Read More
Ford takes out September Kantar Ad Impact Award
This month’s Kantar Ad Impact Award goes to Ford for their “All Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E” advert which introduces the new all electric Mustang to New Zealand. With its evocative voiceover of Henry Ford’s historic quote, scenes of horses running and quick close-up shots of the Mustang Mach-E, this 30’ TV advert quickly captures the audience’s attention...
Read More
Kantar New Zealand Issues November Update
Kantar New Zealand Issues November Update Here is Kantar’s latest round-up designed to help our clients stay better connected to your customers. Late last month, we checked in again with 1,000 New Zealanders via an online survey to see how the pandemic – and other pressing issues such as the cost of living – are impacting how [...]
Read More
How to build brands with commerce advertising
Analysis of Kantar’s media databases shows that commerce ads, both in store and online, are the most relevant and useful touchpoints for consumers. They capture attention right at the moment of purchase interest.
Read More
Finding Financial Freedom
New Zealanders are faced with an unprecedented set of challenges as current inflationary pressures follow on directly from the uncertainty of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Kantar's Finding Financial Freedom webinar explores the changing face of financial wellbeing in New Zealand, based on input from 1,500 Kiwis.
Read More
Menulog takes out August Kantar Ad Impact Award
The August Kantar Ad Impact Award goes to Menulog for their “Did Somebody Say” music video advert starring Katy Perry. While not new to New Zealand, this is their first advertising campaign here, and it enters with a bang. The TV ad follows Katy Perry as she receives a food delivery and proceeds to dance through her fantasy home in fun bright outfits singing the Menulog theme song.
Read More
Kantar New Zealand Issues August Update
Kantar New Zealand Issues August Update Here is Kantar’s latest round-up designed to help our clients stay better connected to your customers. Late last month, we checked in again with 1,000 New Zealanders via an online survey to see how the pandemic – and other pressing issues such as the cost of living – are impacting how [...]
Read More