MediaWorks
MediaWorks operates a network of 10 unique audio brands across 23 markets in New Zealand.
For over a decade, they’ve trusted Drive to manage revenue across their entire network; from first proposal to invoicing. For MediaWorks, Drive integrates 190 frequencies, serves 250 users and hosts 400 million ads on its server.
…with Drive, all the information I need is in one place – clients, contracts, commitments, audio instructions, etc…
…Account Managers have become more involved in their clients’ advertising schedules, allowing them to “own” their business…
…we now have consolidated reporting, streamlined month-end processes, and scheduling efficiencies for our markets; it allows the company to standardise all aspects of the selling process…
…it’s given us the ability to centralise writing, allowing writers to more easily access each market’s contracts and briefs. It also means writers can work from any market…
…we’re now able to instruct audio into other markets too. This means each writer can be more responsible for their own work, wherever it’s playing…
…without Drive we wouldn’t have means to coordinate efficiently what needed to play where…
…being web-based means updates or problem fixes can happen really fast. Other software is just ‘what it is’. Drive is agile in its ability to evolve and do things better…’
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME)
NZME has a network of 9 unique audio brands across 25 markets throughout New Zealand.
We partnered with them in February 2021, starting with our Contracts and Schedules modules replacing two separate platforms, including a global traffic system. As we enhanced the product, NZME adopted our Creative module, replacing another standalone platform.
…I didn’t think I’d like it at all but crikey the whole attaching tapes and exporting is a dream come true..!’
…a contract with complex audio playout would take me 46 minutes to instruct in our old system. Now it takes me just 6 minutes…
…It’s Day 3 … and I’m working ahead on my teams this afternoon -WORKING AHEAD – can you believe it?! I only got to this stage 2-3 times over the last 2 years!!! Thank you soooo much – this is exactly how scheduling should be…
Independents
Media Bay of Plenty operates three brands (1XX, Bayrock, Q97) from Whakatāne.
We partnered with them in November 2023, replacing a dated traffic system and email/paper workflows. Drive’s efficiency helped them spot workflow and resource improvements.
Compass FM is a non-profit community radio station in North Canterbury. They launched with Drive in December 2025, ditching their on-prem system and spreadsheets.
Now they manage bookings, clients and commercials in one place; no more jumping between tools
Media South operates Real Radio from Oamaru. After several years with a global traffic system, they switched to Drive in February 2026.
Great Lake Media operates Lake FM and Peak FM. After operating a seperate traffic system for each station, they switched to Drive in July 2026.
