Annex Group vs Vivid Images:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Annex Group had more branded searches than Vivid Images among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand. Annex Group had about 50 branded searches, while Vivid Images had 10. Annex Group made up 11.4% of all Hamilton printing company searches we track, and Vivid Images accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton printing companies, Annex Group and Vivid Images each appeared in two of the four answers. Annex Group was mentioned before Vivid Images in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Annex Group, about 5 searches for every 1 for Vivid Images
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Annex Group, named ahead of Vivid Images in 2 of 2 answers
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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 and Vivid Images were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Annex Group was listed before Vivid Images in every answer that named either.
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 Vivid Images more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Annex Group and Vivid Images 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, 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% |
How has branded search for Annex Group and Vivid Images changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Vivid Images took it in January 2026, Annex Group took it in February 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, Vivid Images’ share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand moved from 9.1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 10.
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 Vivid Images in New Zealand fell 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 10 in October 2026.
How are Annex Group’s and Vivid Images’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Annex Group’s and Vivid Images’ 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
Vivid Images
1 branded search term
- vivid images hamilton
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