Movings & Shakings
Stuff’s Phillipa Cameron steps into chief customer officer role
Stuff has announced the appointment of Phillipa Cameron to the new executive role of chief customer officer (CCO).
Monthly Archives: August, 2018
News
Complementary inventory and client opportunities: what Ooh Media’s acquisition of Adshel means for New Zealand—UPDATED
In the wake of news breaking about Ooh Media winning the bidding war to acquire Adhsel from Here, There & Everywhere (HT&E) we take a look at what the move means for the local market. UPDATE: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decided it will not oppose the acquisition.
Partner articles
Regional Rundown: Why Nelson is a small city making an impact
As part of our regional rundown series, Anna Bradley-Smith is looking at the regional media owners and agencies making hay while the sun shines and possibly inspiring others from the big smoke to follow suit.
Opinion
Ben Goodale on the changing landscape of data privacy in NZ
Managing director at JustOne Ben Goodale takes a look at the increasing distrust of online data security and how to secure data privacy for future generations.
Movings & Shakings
On the rise: Augusto welcomes new managing director alongside overseas expansion
Augusto has welcomed Aimee McCammon its team as managing director alongside a plethora of new appointments as the agency’s New York office expands.
Partner articles
Regional Rundown: inside how the Hawke’s Bay, Napier and the Wairarapa communities stay connected
As part of our regional rundown series, Anna Bradley-Smith is looking at the regional media owners and agencies making hay while the sun shines and possibly inspiring others from the big smoke to follow suit.
News
Protecting young smiles: Grin Natural encourages education and awareness of kids’ dental health in new campaign
Grin Natural, a 100 percent natural New Zealand made toothpaste brand, recently launched a nationwide campaign to help Kiwi kids in need. Idealog spoke with Grin Natural marketing manager Paul Stokes and general manager and co-founder Tara Tan about its eco-friendly toothbrushes and natural toothpaste, how the company came about, and the urgent need to improve the dental health of kids around the country.
News
Remember these? A trip down jingle lane
We asked the folks on the NZ Radio Facebook page to share their favourite ad jingles with us and here’s what they came up with.
News
TVNZ news presenter Greg Boyed has died
TVNZ news presenter Greg Boyed has died while in Europe with his wife and youngest child.
Partner articles
Regional Rundown: how the Bay of Plenty is a region of innovation and local media
As part of our regional rundown series, Anna Bradley-Smith is looking at the regional media owners and agencies making hay while the sun shines and possibly inspiring others from the big smoke to follow suit.
News
Warwick Roger remembered as ‘loyal’ and ‘bold’ by former colleagues and friends
With his place in New Zealand’s magazine industry hall of fame firmly cemented, former colleagues and friends look back at the pioneering Warwick Roger, who died this week aged 72.
Partner articles
Regional Rundown: how regional audiences engage with newspapers and other traditional media
As part of our regional rundown series, Anna Bradley-Smith is looking at the regional media owners and agencies making hay while the sun shines and possibly inspiring others from the big smoke to follow suit.
Movings & Shakings
Movings/Shakings: 21 August
Industry happenings at GrownUps, The Mind Lab and Marketo.
News
Ads of the Week: 21 August
A round of applause for Vodafone, Scapegrace by Rogue Society Distilling Co and Molenberg.
News
Outdoor action: Ooh Media sees double-digit revenue growth, Adshel, Halo Media and APN Outdoor expand their networks
Ooh Media announces double-digit revenue growth for first half of 2017, Adshel New Zealand announces an expansion with the addition of ‘Adshel Live Panoramas’, APN Outdoor puts up a large format digital sign in Ponsonby and Halo Media launch a digital billboard in East Tamaki.
News
Battle of the Ad Bands 2018: get your tickets now
It’s time to dust off the leather jackets and the camo gear for BOTAB 2018 ‘Battle of the Renegades’, featuring nine agencies showing off their musical skills in the hope of coming out on top. Tickets are on sale now.
News
Webstar Magazine Media Awards 2018: Have your say by voting for the best cover
Following the announcement of the Webstar Magazine Media Awards Finalists, voting has opened for the Magshop People’s Choice Award.
News
Where to next? Adland on the future of media
Earlier this year, we asked industry insiders to share their thoughts on the challenges and changes facing media. Hear what they had to say and their solutions to some of the problems.
News
Metro magazine founder dies at 72
The pioneering magazine editor, Warwick Roger, has died at the age of 72.
Features
2018 RAEAWARDS celebrate effectiveness of research, data and insights at the Hilton
Celebrating research effectiveness, the research industry came out en masse for its 2018 RAEAWARDS with a glamorous evening at The Hilton on 17 August. This year’s RAEAWARDS attracted 50 entries across nine categories.
News
Deck the walls: grab yourself a thing of beauty at this weekend’s MAGS Art Show
Over the past four years, the MAGS Art Show has developed a reputation as a well-curated art event showcasing some of the country’s finest painting, photography and sculpture. StopPress’ parent company ICG is a sponsor of the event, which is taking place this weekend, and this year you’ll have the opportunity to view more than 1,000 artworks from emerging and established New Zealand artists and from the top Mt Albert Grammar art students.
News
StopPress + Zavy Social Scoreboard rundown
Following the launch of the Zavy and StopPress Social Scoreboard in June – featuring the social media performance of New Zealand’s top 25 traditional media advertising spenders – Zavy shares some insights into the action over the last couple of months.
Partner articles
The Workshop: Where production is constantly changing
When it comes to TVCs, which are the ones that you remember most? The ones that you felt a connection with, stayed in your mind or that spurred you on to share with others? That’s exactly what The Workshop does.
News
Cinderella and a pair of slippers: Peter Field and Les Binet talk success in a multichannel world
Earlier this month, Peter Field and Adam & Eve/DDB head of effectiveness Les Binet touched down in New Zealand with the truth about effectiveness in a changing media landscape on their minds. Prior to their presentation to local media and advertisers, StopPress sat down with the pair to hear how TV remains the foundation for brand building while other mediums act as support.
News
People buy experiences, not just products: StopPress’ top takeaways from Adobe’s Symposium
This week, Sydney’s Darling Harbour was taken over by the marcomms industry as Adobe hosted its Symposium where marketers, creative professionals and luminaries shared the latest strategies for bringing together creativity and data to transform and deliver incredible experiences. As Adobe’s masterminds took to the stage alongside the masterminds of brands from Australia and around the world, referred to here as ‘experience makers’, we pulled out some of their top takeaways.
News
The Compendium: 17 August
Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.
News
Molenberg’s famous jingle is back in new campaign
Ask any New Zealander about Molenberg, and they’re sure to recite the jingle – and Molenberg knows to how to revitalise a good thing.
News
Clemenger buys Levo Digital
The Clemenger Group has purchased a majority stake in Levo Digital, a leading Australian marketing services and technology business.
News
Horse’s Mouth: Sarah Williams, Spark
Spark announced this week it has secured the exclusive rights to the English Premier League for three years, starting in August 2019. We spoke to head of brand, communications and experience Sarah Williams in the wake of Spark securing the rights to the Rugby World Cup 2019 coverage back in April.