New Zealand’s Leaders in Aerial Brand Visibility
Balloon Brand Marketing Ltd (BBML) are a family-run business based in Hamilton, specialising in high-impact hot air balloon advertising. With 35+ years in the air, we’ve helped some of the world’s biggest brands stand out—literally. From Air New Zealand to KitKat, our balloons have soared above events, cities, and crowds across the country.
Who We Are
Balloon Brand Marketing Ltd is led by a passionate, experienced team.
We started life as the Balloon Expedition Co. of NZ in 1989 and evolved into a dedicated brand marketing company, focusing solely on promotional ballooning.
Contact UsDaryl
Our Chief Pilot with over 2,700 flight hours and a career spanning decades.
Kieran
Daryl’s son and a skilled pilot in his own right, heading up much of our event work.
Dianne
The friendly face behind our marketing and admin, keeping everything running smoothly.
Brands We’ve Worked With
What We Do
We offer two core ways to get your brand airborne:
- Banner Advertising – Add your brand to one of our existing balloons.
- Custom Balloons – Commission a one-of-a-kind branded envelope (or full system), built to your specs and flown by our crew.
Both options are fully managed by us—from logistics and compliance to pilots, crew, and flight operations.
Why It Works
Hot air balloons are attention magnets. They stop people in their tracks, spark phone cameras, flood social media, and stick in people’s minds. That’s not just anecdotal—balloon advertising has one of the highest recall rates in media.
And unlike static billboards, balloons move. They turn up at events, hover over towns, and even make the news. Each flight boosts your reach while driving down your cost per impression (CPI). Simply put: the more your balloon flies, the more value it delivers.
Our Story
Since 1989, we’ve taken ballooning from scenic flights to strategic brand exposure. We’ve flown thousands of hours, built strong industry relationships, and delivered unforgettable campaigns across New Zealand.
Now, with a refined focus on brand marketing, we continue to help organisations lift their visibility above the noise—with unforgettable results.