How popular isStanley St?
In October 2026, people searched for Stanley St by name about 2,900 times in New Zealand, a 19.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 26.4% of all New Zealand creative and integrated agency searches, placing Stanley St first out of 16 agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about creative and integrated agencies, Stanley St appeared in one of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the 16.
Stanley St is the most searched of 16 competitors and the seventh most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Stanley StShare of searches 26.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Motion SicknessShare of searches 19.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Special GroupShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
McCann New ZealandShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BastionShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top creative and integrated agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stanley St was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Stanley St is the seventh most recommended of the 16.
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.
Special Group4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Colenso BBDO3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Motion Sickness2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
McCann New Zealand2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bastion2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stanley St1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Saatchi & Saatchi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TBWA\New Zealand1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chemistry1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Werk Agency1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which creative and integrated agency should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best creative and integrated agency in New Zealand for a brand campaign?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“creative agencies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“creative advertising agency”
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.
How often do people search for Stanley St compared with other New Zealand creative and integrated agencies?
Share of searches by month for Stanley St, Motion Sickness, Special Group, McCann New Zealand, Bastion, Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA\New Zealand, VML, Colenso BBDO, Previously Unavailable, Chemistry. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stanley St | Motion Sickness | Special Group | McCann New Zealand | Bastion | Saatchi & Saatchi | TBWA\New Zealand | VML | Colenso BBDO | Previously Unavailable | Chemistry | Pitchblack Partners | Werk Agency | Ogilvy | Attraction Studio | Augusto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33.1% | 15.7% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.8% | 16.4% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.6% | 13.6% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.3% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% | 3% | 4.2% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.3% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.9% | 19.7% | 7% | 7% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 24.1% | 15.3% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.5% | 14.7% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.5% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 7.3% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.2% | 17.3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.1% | 14.8% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 26.4% | 19.6% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.4% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +3.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19.6% | 2.1K | +39.6% | +4.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 7.9% | 870 | -44.9% | -7.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 7.6% | 840 | +33.3% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 6.8% | 750 | -12.8% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.4% | 590 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.7% | 410 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 11th to 8th | 3.7% | 410 | +36.7% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 11th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 3.5% | 390 | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 3.5% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.5 points | |
| 11, moved from 9th to 11th | 3.5% | 380 | +2.7% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 15th to 12th | 1.9% | 210 | +23.5% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 15th to 12th | |
| 13, moved from 16th to 13th | 1.9% | 210 | +50% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 16th to 13th | |
| 14, moved from 13th to 14th | 1.7% | 190 | -17.4% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 13th to 14th | |
| 15, moved from 12th to 15th | 1.5% | 170 | -34.6% | -1 pointsmoved from 12th to 15th | |
| 16, moved from 14th to 16th | 1.2% | 130 | -31.6% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 14th to 16th |
26.4%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
19.6%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 2.1K estimated branded searches, +39.6% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
7.9%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 870 estimated branded searches, -44.9% vs prior month. Share -7.3 points.
7.6%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 840 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.
Bastion6.8%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 750 estimated branded searches, -12.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.4%
Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.7%
Held 7th. 410 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
VML3.7%
Moved from 11th to 8th. 410 estimated branded searches, +36.7% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
3.5%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.5%
Held 10th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
11.
Chemistry3.5%
Moved from 9th to 11th. 380 estimated branded searches, +2.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.9%
Moved from 15th to 12th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
13.
Werk Agency1.9%
Moved from 16th to 13th. 210 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
14.
Ogilvy1.7%
Moved from 13th to 14th. 190 estimated branded searches, -17.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.5%
Moved from 12th to 15th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
16.
Augusto1.2%
Moved from 14th to 16th. 130 estimated branded searches, -31.6% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Compare popularity between Stanley St and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Stanley St
15 comparisons
- Motion Sickness vs Stanley St
- Special Group vs Stanley St
- McCann New Zealand vs Stanley St
- Bastion vs Stanley St
- Saatchi & Saatchi vs Stanley St
- Stanley St vs TBWA\New Zealand
- Stanley St vs VML
- Colenso BBDO vs Stanley St
- Previously Unavailable vs Stanley St
- Chemistry vs Stanley St
- Pitchblack Partners vs Stanley St
- Stanley St vs Werk Agency
- Ogilvy vs Stanley St
- Attraction Studio vs Stanley St
- Augusto vs Stanley St
How has branded search demand for Stanley St changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stanley St in New Zealand fell from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Stanley St’s share of searches among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand decreased from 33.1% to 26.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Stanley St’s share of searches among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand peaked at 43.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 23.1% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand creative and integrated agencies in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Motion Sickness overtook Special Group to rank 2nd among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand, with 19.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, McCann New Zealand overtook Bastion to rank 4th among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand, with 7.6% of the searches.

In October 2026, Werk Agency overtook Attraction Studio and 2 others to rank 13th among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand, with 1.9% of the searches.

In October 2026, VML overtook Colenso BBDO and 2 others to rank 8th among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand, with 3.7% of the searches.

In October 2026, Stanley St gained share of searches among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 26.4%.

In October 2026, Special Group lost share of searches among creative and integrated agencies in New Zealand, from 15.2% to 7.9%.
How are Stanley St’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stanley St’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.
- stanleyst
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