Brand Partnerships

💡 Why Kiwi creators should care about Thailand brands (250–350 words) If you make travel content in Aotearoa and you’re still treating Thailand like “that place with cheap street food and temples,” you’re missing a huge play. Thai brands — from global platforms like Agoda to nimble local boutiques selling tours, gear, and lifestyle merch — are actively shifting into lifestyle and commerce. Case in point: Agoda launched its first merchandise store in Thailand, rolling travel-inspired products via Shopee and Lazada to build emotional connection with customers (see Agoda press notes). That’s exactly the opening you want. ...

💡 Why NZ creators should care about Nepal brands on Moj If you make content in New Zealand and you want paid ambassadorships that feel a bit different from the usual local gigs, Nepal is an underrated market right now — lots of FMCG, apparel and food brands are leaning into creator-led campaigns on short-video apps. Moj, while primarily known in the South Asian ecosystem, is showing the kind of native engagement that turns into meaningful ambassador deals if you pitch the right way. ...

💡 Why this matters (and why NZ brands care) Brands in New Zealand chasing buzz around streaming culture — think premiere-season fits, red-carpet-ready looks and show-themed activations tied to HBO Max releases — need a fast, reliable way to find UK creators who already live in that space. The tricky bit? HBO Max–adjacent creators don’t always wear a neat label. Some are fashion-first creators who comment on TV costumes; others are entertainment commentators, and a few are straight-up creators who riff on a show’s aesthetic for moodboards or outfit edits. ...

💡 Why NZ creators should care about Mexico brands on Apple Music If you make music-led content, run playlists, or do promo-heavy creative work, Mexico is a big pond worth fishing in. Mexican brands—especially food, fashion, and telco players—run loud, culturally-savvy promos and they’re increasingly using music as the glue between ads, apps and IRL activations. For Kiwi creators, that’s an open door: you can offer playlist curations, collaborative giveaways, or artist shout‑outs that feel fresh and cross-border without needing a flights budget. ...

💡 Subsection Title If you’re a Kiwi advertiser planning brand activity that reaches Japan via LinkedIn — pause for a sec and read this. Over the last year LinkedIn has been shoved into the headlines: a proposed US settlement would force platform-level changes for a few years, debates around influencer disclosure have popped up (ASCI flagged non-disclosure risks), and LinkedIn is experimenting with identity and verification tools in other markets. Those shifts all affect how international brand deals are structured, what you can promise to partners, and how transparent you need to be — especially when working with Japanese agencies, creators and corporate accounts. ...