Annex Group vs Virtual Print:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Virtual Print had more branded searches than Annex Group among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand. Virtual Print had about 120 branded searches, while Annex Group had 50. Virtual Print made up 27.3% of all Hamilton printing company searches we track, and Annex Group accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton printing companies, Virtual Print appeared in three of the four answers and Annex Group in two. Virtual Print was mentioned before Annex Group in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Virtual Print, about 2 searches for every 1 for Annex Group
Who does AI mention more?
Virtual Print, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Annex Group in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Virtual Print, named ahead of Annex Group in every answer
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Top Hamilton printing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Virtual Print was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the 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. Virtual Print was listed before Annex Group in every answer.
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 Virtual Print more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Annex Group and Virtual 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 Virtual Print, Annex Group. 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 Virtual Print changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Virtual Print was ahead of Annex Group 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, Virtual Print’s share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand moved from 34.1% to 27.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 150 to 120.
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%.
In October 2026, Virtual Print lost share of searches among Hamilton printing companies in New Zealand, from 32.6% to 27.3%.
How are Annex Group’s and Virtual Print’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Annex Group’s and Virtual 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
Virtual Print
2 branded search terms
- virtual print
- virtual print hamilton
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