How independent agencies are redefining scale, harnessing AI, and outperforming larger competitors. This report captures insights from an invite-only roundtable with nine senior agency leaders from across New Zealand's independent media community, hosted by XPON and IMANZ in March 2026.
Download the report (PDF)"We believe in collaborative intelligence - best of human and machine. We believe in the craft of media and the outcomes of it. That's the way we create advantage."

XPON is an independent AI marketing technology company and Google Marketing Platform and Google Cloud certified partner, modernising marketing and customer experience for businesses across Australia and New Zealand. XPON is listed on the ASX (ASX:XPN).

IMANZ (Independent Media Agencies of New Zealand) is a not-for-profit industry association developed and run by independent media agency leaders, championing the unique strengths of independent agencies through advocacy, education, and industry collaboration.