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How popular isInnovate Digital?

In September 2026, people searched for Innovate Digital by name about 70 times in New Zealand, a 22.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.5% of all New Zealand Christchurch digital marketing agency searches, placing Innovate Digital third out of seven agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch digital marketing agencies, Innovate Digital appeared in two of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Innovate Digital is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Digital InfluenceShare of searches 42.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Traction MarketingShare of searches 27.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Innovate DigitalShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. Empire9Share of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Melia MarketingShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top Christchurch digital marketing agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Innovate Digital was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Innovate Digital is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Digital Influence1st
  2. Melia Marketing2nd
  3. Innovate Digital3rd
  4. Traction Marketing–
  5. Empire9–
  6. First Page–
  7. Getmilk–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Digital Influence3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Innovate Digital2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Melia Marketing2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Traction Marketing0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Empire90 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • First Page0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Getmilk0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about Christchurch digital marketing agencies

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which digital marketing agency should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Digital Influence
    2. 2Melia Marketing
    3. 3Innovate Digital

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best digital marketing agencies in Christchurch, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Digital Influence
    2. 2Melia Marketing
    3. 3Innovate Digital

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best digital marketing agency in Christchurch, New Zealand for more online leads?”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “digital marketing agencies christchurch”

      Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

    2. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “seo agency christchurch”

      1. 1Digital Influence

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Which Christchurch digital marketing agencies compete with Innovate Digital?

    Innovate Digital against Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Digital Influence, Traction Marketing, Innovate Digital, Empire9, Melia Marketing. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthDigital InfluenceTraction MarketingInnovate DigitalEmpire9Melia MarketingFirst PageGetmilk
    Oct 202533.3%13.7%13.7%13.7%21.6%2%2%
    Nov 202544.7%10.6%14.9%10.6%14.9%4.3%0%
    Dec 202532.1%17.9%14.3%10.7%17.9%3.6%3.6%
    Jan 202640.5%9.5%7.1%16.7%21.4%2.4%2.4%
    Feb 202634.7%18.4%18.4%8.2%18.4%2%0%
    Mar 202646.4%15.9%13%7.2%13%2.9%1.4%
    Apr 202650%13.5%9.6%9.6%13.5%1.9%1.9%
    May 202642.6%18%11.5%11.5%11.5%3.3%1.6%
    Jun 202630%24.3%20%10%12.9%1.4%1.4%
    Jul 202648.1%13%13%9.3%13%1.9%1.9%
    Aug 202653.3%15%15%8.3%6.7%1.7%0%
    Sep 202642.6%27.9%11.5%8.2%8.2%1.6%0%

    1. 1.Digital Influence

      42.6%

      Held 1st. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -10.7 points.

    2. 2.Traction Marketing

      27.9%

      Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 170 estimated branded searches, +88.9% vs prior month. Share +12.9 points.

    3. 3.Innovate Digital

      11.5%

      Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.

    4. 4.Empire9

      8.2%

      Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

    5. 5.Melia Marketing

      8.2%

      Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

    6. 6.First Page

      1.6%

      Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

    7. 7.Getmilk

      0%

      Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.

    Compare popularity between Innovate Digital and its closest rivals

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    4 comparisons

    How has branded search demand for Innovate Digital changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    4 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Innovate Digital in New Zealand fell from 90 to 70.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Innovate Digital’s share of searches among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand decreased from 13.7% to 11.5%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Innovate Digital’s share of searches among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand peaked at 20% in June 2026 and was lowest at 7.1% in January 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Innovate Digital rose from 4th to 3rd among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch digital marketing agencies in September 2026?

    6 changes

    1. In September 2026, Traction Marketing overtook Innovate Digital to rank 2nd among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, with 27.9% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Melia Marketing gained share of searches among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 8.2%.

    3. In September 2026, Digital Influence lost share of searches among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, from 53.3% to 42.6%.

    4. In September 2026, Innovate Digital lost share of searches among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, from 15% to 11.5%.

    5. Empire9’s share of searches among Christchurch digital marketing agencies in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 10% to 8.2% in September 2026.

    6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Getmilk in New Zealand fell 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 0 in September 2026.

    How are Innovate Digital’s branded searches counted?

    1 search term

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Innovate Digital’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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