Annex Group vs Pacesetter Print:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Annex Group had more branded searches than Pacesetter Print among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand. Annex Group had about 50 branded searches, while Pacesetter Print had 40. Annex Group made up 11.4% of all Hamilton printing company searches we track, and Pacesetter Print accounted for 9.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton printing companies, Annex Group appeared in two of the four answers and Pacesetter Print in none.
Who do people search for more?
Annex Group, about 25% more searches than Pacesetter Print
Who does AI mention more?
Annex Group, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Pacesetter Print in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Annex Group, the only one of the two named
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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. Pacesetter Print did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Is Annex Group or Pacesetter Print more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Annex Group and Pacesetter Print by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Hamilton printing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Annex Group, Pacesetter Print. 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% |
How has branded search for Annex Group and Pacesetter Print changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Annex Group was ahead of Pacesetter Print in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Annex Group’s share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand held steady at 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pacesetter Print’s share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand moved from 4.5% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hamilton printing companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Annex Group gained share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand, from 8.7% to 11.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pacesetter Print in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 40 in October 2026.
How are Annex Group’s and Pacesetter Print’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Annex Group’s and Pacesetter Print’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Annex Group
1 branded search term
- annex group
Pacesetter Print
2 branded search terms
- pacesetter print
- pacesetter print hamilton
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