Pead vs Undertow Media:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Undertow Media had more branded searches than Pead among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand. Undertow Media had about 170 branded searches, while Pead had 90. Undertow Media made up 32.7% of all Auckland PR agency searches we track, and Pead accounted for 17.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland PR agencies, Undertow Media appeared in four of the five answers and Pead in two. Undertow Media was mentioned before Pead in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Undertow Media, about 89% more searches than Pead
Who does AI mention more?
Undertow Media, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Pead in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Undertow Media, named ahead of Pead in 4 of 4 answers
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Top Auckland PR agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Undertow Media was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. Undertow Media was listed before Pead 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.
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.
Is Pead or Undertow Media more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pead and Undertow Media by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Auckland PR agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Undertow Media, Pead. 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% |
How has the Pead and Undertow Media comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Undertow Media was ahead of Pead in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pead’s share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand moved from 14.3% to 17.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Undertow Media’s share of searches among Auckland PR agencies in New Zealand moved from 22.4% to 32.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland PR agencies in September 2026?
2 changes
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 branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pead’s and Undertow Media’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.
Pead
1 branded search term
- pead pr
Undertow Media
1 branded search term
- undertow media
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