ABOUT 818
818 is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading entertainment and experience publicity agencies. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we specialise in shaping campaigns for the moments people show up for - from major cultural events and festivals to film, music, and touring productions.
Since 2014, we’ve built a reputation for delivering smart, creative, and results-driven campaigns across the country’s most high-profile entertainment and live experiences. Our work is grounded in strong storytelling, deep industry knowledge, and some of the best media relationships in the business.
As we continue to grow, 818 operates across three specialist streams, reflecting the industries we know best:
L-R: Rafe Macdonald, Cynthia Monardez, Morgan Ellis, Chris Henry, Bex Martelletti, Kate Jones, Antonia Aimer
MUSIC, TOURING & EXHIBITION
Run by Group Head of Publicity and Head of Music, Touring and Exhibition Bex Martelletti, supported by Lead Publicist Morgan Ellis, this team drives campaigns across live music, festivals, touring productions and exhibitions. Recent highlights include Rhythm and Vines, Splore, Live at the Domain, and work with Live Nation shows including Noah Kahan, Charlie Puth, Sir Dave Dobbyn and Avenged Sevenfold, alongside exhibitions such as Helios and Dreamer, and artist campaigns for Bic Runga and SIX60.
MAJOR EVENTS & TRADE
Led by Head of Major Events and Trade Kate Jones, alongside Lead Publicist Antonia Aimer, this team delivers large-scale campaigns for some of the country’s most iconic events and cultural moments. Recent work includes the ASB Classic, ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland, Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the New Zealand season of & Juliet.
SCREEN
Headed by Cynthia Monardez, with Lead Publicist Rafe Macdonald, our Screen team works across film, television, and streaming - from unit publicity through to release campaigns. Recent projects include the box office hit Pike River, campaigns for SGT HAANE, HAYU, the Wellington Animation Film Festival, and unit for productions including God Bless You Mr Kopu, Happiness S2 and Shearing the Love.
Across all streams, we pride ourselves on being collaborative, well-connected, and deeply embedded in the industries we represent. From launching films to selling out seasons, our focus is always the same: to deliver campaigns that resonate, cut through, and leave a lasting impact.
818 is led by Founder and Managing Director Chris Henry, supported by a senior team whose collective experience, insight, and ambition continue to drive the agency forward.