How popular isAnnex Group?
In October 2026, people searched for Annex Group by name about 90 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.4% of all New Zealand Hamilton printing company searches, placing Annex Group third out of five companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton printing companies, Annex Group appeared in two of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Annex Group is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Hamilton Print & GraphicsShare of searches 50%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Virtual PrintShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Annex GroupShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Pacesetter PrintShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Vivid ImagesShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top Hamilton printing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Annex Group was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Annex Group is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hamilton Print & Graphics3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Virtual Print3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Annex Group2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vivid Images2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pacesetter Print0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which printing company should I hire in Hamilton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best printing companies in Hamilton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best printing company in Hamilton, New Zealand for business cards?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business cards hamilton”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“print shop hamilton”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Annex Group compared with other New Zealand Hamilton printing companies?
Share of searches by month for Hamilton Print & Graphics, Virtual Print, Annex Group, Pacesetter Print, Vivid Images. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hamilton Print & Graphics | Virtual Print | Annex Group | Pacesetter Print | Vivid Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40.9% | 34.1% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.9% | 28.6% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 7.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 27% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 37.5% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 44% | 24% | 14% | 8% | 10% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.7% | 27.8% | 13.9% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| May 2026 | 44.9% | 30.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.4% | 28.6% | 11.9% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.9% | 35.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 35.6% | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.8% | 32.6% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 2.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 50% | 27.3% | 11.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50% | 220 | 0% | +2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.3% | 120 | -20% | -5.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.4% | 50 | +25% | +2.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.1% | 40 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.3% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 points |
Held 1st. 220 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
27.3%
Held 2nd. 120 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -5.3 points.
11.4%
Held 3rd. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
9.1%
Held 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.3%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Annex Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Annex Group in New Zealand fell from 110 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Annex Group’s share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand peaked at 15.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.1% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hamilton printing companies in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Annex Group gained share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 11.4%.

In October 2026, Hamilton Print & Graphics gained share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand, from 47.8% to 50%.

In October 2026, Virtual Print lost share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand, from 32.6% to 27.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pacesetter Print in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 40 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Vivid Images in New Zealand fell 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 10 in October 2026.
How are Annex Group’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Annex Group’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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