Above: Storm IMC founder and managing director Ronan Nichol.

Auckland-based digital marketing agency Storm IMC has been ranked #1 in New Zealand for both search engine optimisation and pay per click at the 2025 TechBehemoths Global Excellence Awards.

The international programme celebrates top-performing digital service providers across 68 countries, with only three agencies per category recognised at a national level.

In addition to achieving the highest overall score in New Zealand for both SEO and PPC, Storm IMC was also named Winner for Website Development in the WordPress Services category.

Deliver outcomes that matter

The TechBehemoths Global Excellence Awards evaluate agencies based on service focus, performance indicators, profile strength and community validation.

Founded on February 12, 2014, Storm IMC specialises in paid search (Google Ads), SEO and high-performance website design and development. The agency works with progressive New Zealand businesses across competitive markets, focusing on measurable commercial outcomes rather than scale.

Storm IMC founder and managing director Ronan Nichol says: “The goal was never to become the biggest digital marketing agency in New Zealand – just the best at delivering outcomes that truly matter.

“Being recognised internationally as New Zealand’s highest-ranked agency in both SEO and Paid Search is a proud moment, but achievements like this are never a lone wolf effort. They’re the result of a talented and dedicated team of search specialists, designers and developers, as well as brave and loyal clients who trust us to take considered risks and make meaningful moves on their behalf. These awards belong to all of us.”