One thing book purists can all agree on is that nothing quite compares to the touch, look and feel of a paperback book. Luckily, for those aficionados, there’s an entire New Zealand awards ceremony dedicated to their design. Here are some of our favourites.
FCB has confirmed the appointment of Dan Martin to the position of chief executive, which has been vacant since December last year, following the departure of Brian van den Hurk.
Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.
What makes a conversation memorable? Damon Stapleton believes the answer might lie in the words of a few taxi drivers he’s encountered over the last 20 years.
Since its debut during the 1972 Olympics, the Nike Cortez has come a long way from gracing the feet of long distance runners to the outfits of high fashion models like Bella Hadid. Now, to celebrate the shoe’s 45th anniversary, Nike NZ is dabbling in the business of zines with the launch of The Rise, a photographic exploration into self-expression and female empowerment.
Taika Waititi dips into the tropes of charity advertising as he fronts a new campaign by Clemenger BBDO for the New Zealand Human Rights Commission.
From a boppy spot about Kiwi cliches to a somewhat awkward tour around Auckland’s best ‘training grounds’, there’s been no shortage of ads promoting the much anticipated Lions Tour. Many of the ads have focused on highlighting New Zealand’s scenery and culture, and Flying Fish has continued the tradition with a spot for Sky Sports UK.
With semester two of the academic year kicking off next month, the University of Auckland have released a new campaign urging the next generation of leaders to be restless in their pursuits.
Carrick Graham sheds some more light on PR by explaining how the Official Information Act works.
Almost one in three New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over are obese as well as one in nine children aged two to 14 years, and now Sealord is taking a stand to reduce those rates. It’s on a mission to make New Zealand healthier in a new brand platform, by Ogilvy & Mather, which kicks off with a story about a father and daughter learning to swim.
We tested StopPress readers’ knowledge of modern media consumption. And the results indicate that things aren’t always as clear as what they seem.
There’s nothing like a global scandal to shake a company to its very foundations. Volkswagen New Zealand’s general manager Tom Ruddenklau shares what the New Zealand arm of the car dealer has learnt from operating in a crisis, and how it got to be in a position where it is now stronger and better performing than ever.
Jason Chan has been announced as the new chief marketing officer at BNZ.
Spark is broadening its data and marketing capabilities by acquiring Ubiquity and merging it with Qrious, Spark Venture’s data and analytics company.
Spark Lab’s giving James Corden’s popular Carpool Karaoke format a business twist in a new campaign called ‘Carpool Coaching’.
OMD general manager Zac Stephenson has left the agency to take over the reins at Ikon.
It’s been almost a year since Bravo first hit local TV screens. So we chat to general manager Maria Mahony about how the channel’s tracking, what it adds to the local lineup and the misconception that only women watch the shows.
Remember when Jean-Claud Van Damme did the splits between two Volvo trucks? Now Volkswagen is playing in the mesmerising car ad space with a ballet-inspired spot to promote its Crafter van.
Renovation enthusiasts rejoice as MediaWorks launches the sixth season of The Block NZ with another colourful campaign.
Rather than being afraid of sparking controversy, brands should stand up for the causes that matter, says Angela Barnett. Even if this means taking the odd jab on the social media chin.
Brazillian pet retailer Petz has a solution for people stuck with a tattoo of their ex’s name.
Industry happenings at MediaWorks, TVNZ, Countdown, Lassoo Media and Motion Sickness.
Architecture in the digital landscape doesn’t age quite as gracefully as that in the real world. And after ten years of the same site, the team at NZ Herald decided it was time for some renovations.
It’s been a year since Pokemon Go launched, causing people to roam the streets and turning Auckland’s Mission Bay into a sea of people walking head down in search of the AI creatures. Now, to mark the anniversary, its maker is celebrating the cities that catch the most Pokemon.
Nicole Hetherington and Simon Fowler have been announced as the new creative directors on the ASB account which was recently picked up by With Collective.
Energy Online is showing off its no contract deal in the form of a massive back tattoo that shows how life is full of regretful commitments.
Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.
To celebrate the connection between ITM and its customers, JustOne has launched the ‘Live to Build’ campaign portraying authentic stories by real Kiwi builders.
Last night, New Zealand’s radio royalty moved from behind the microphone to Auckland’s Shed 10 to celebrate the best of a platform that shows no sign of slowing down.
