How popular isPead?
In September 2026, people searched for Pead by name about 140 times in New Zealand, a 55.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 17.3% of all New Zealand Auckland PR agency searches, placing Pead third out of seven agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland PR agencies, Pead appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Pead is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Undertow MediaShare of searches 32.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
One Plus One CommunicationsShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PeadShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Impact PRShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Wright CommunicationsShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top Auckland PR agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pead was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pead is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
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.
Impact PR5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Undertow Media4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
One Plus One Communications2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pead2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wright Communications2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Goode PR2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Boyd PR1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland PR agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which PR agency should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best PR agencies in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best PR agency in Auckland, New Zealand for media coverage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland pr agency”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“public relations auckland”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which Auckland PR agencies compete with Pead?
Share of searches by month for Undertow Media, One Plus One Communications, Pead, Impact PR, Wright Communications, Boyd PR, Goode PR. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Undertow Media | One Plus One Communications | Pead | Impact PR | Wright Communications | Boyd PR | Goode PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.4% | 20.4% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 14.3% | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.7% | 23.8% | 16.7% | 11.9% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.7% | 20% | 16.7% | 10% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 6.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 20% | 22.9% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.6% | 32.1% | 19.6% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 27% | 27% | 22.2% | 6.3% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.9% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 14% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7% |
| May 2026 | 24.6% | 17.5% | 24.6% | 12.3% | 7% | 8.8% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.6% | 29% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.4% | 22.6% | 20.8% | 13.2% | 5.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 23.1% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.7% | 23.1% | 17.3% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.7% | 170 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.1% | 120 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.3% | 90 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 9.6% | 50 | +25% | +1.9 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 7.7% | 40 | -20% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.8% | 30 | -25% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.8% | 20 | +100% | +1.9 points |
32.7%
Held 1st. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
23.1%
Held 2nd. 120 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Pead17.3%
Held 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.6%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
7.7%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
6.
Boyd PR5.8%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
7.
Goode PR3.8%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
Compare popularity between Pead and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Pead
13 comparisons
- FleishmanHillard Aotearoa vs Pead
- One Plus One Communications vs Pead
- Pead vs Sherson Willis
- Pead vs Special PR
- Pead vs The Media Lab
- Pead vs Topham Guerin
- Lassoo Media & PR vs Pead
- Pead vs Undertow Media
- Anthem vs Pead
- Pead vs Sling & Stone
- Impact PR vs Pead
- Pead vs Work Communications
- Pead vs Wright Communications
How has branded search demand for Pead changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pead in New Zealand rose from 90 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pead’s share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand increased from 14.3% to 17.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pead’s share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand peaked at 24.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 14.3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland PR agencies in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Impact PR overtook Wright Communications and Boyd PR to rank 4th among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand, with 9.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Goode PR gained share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 3.8%.

In September 2026, Wright Communications lost share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 7.7%.

In September 2026, Boyd PR lost share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 5.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Undertow Media in New Zealand rose 54.5% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 170 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pead in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 90 in September 2026.
How are Pead’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pead’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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Where does Pead compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media and strategic communications agencies | 7th of 13 | 7.7% | Show ranking |
| Auckland PR agencies | 3rd of 7 | 17.3% | Shown above |

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