Full creative, digital and technology advertising services, without the cruise ship baggage.
Blended thinking,
not bolted together.
Most agencies think in creative, digital or media silos. We don't.
Cantina evolved from helping clients navigate the noise of multi-channel advertising, bringing creative, digital and media thinking together.
We specialize in pushing beyond budgets to create impact that resonates.
With a background in building innovative media tools we can set your business up with highly effective display and social tactics to increase conversion.
With a background in building smart media tools we can set your business up with highly effective display and social tactics and tools.
Work produced by Cantina — or in various roles — with acknowledgments to FCB NZ / Colenso BBDO.
Cantina is powered by a collective of world-class creatives, designers and digital specialists — senior people who've owned their spaces, working without the big-agency layers.
You talk to the people doing the work — not three layers of account management. Tap into wide knowledge and experience, directly.
Avoid the cost and slowness of large agency models. Senior people, flexible production, decisions made fast.
Whether you need some core brand work, fast turnaround retail, digital integration or a better performing media set up — we can help.
James McMullan
Founder · Managing Director
With 18+ years experience blending production, digital, creative and media, James' background spans agencies and media owners in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Launched in 2026 (the year of the independents!) Cantina is built on his network of specialists and skillsets that gives clients a rounded view, savvy production and effective creative work.
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