StopPress exclusives
Why the UK’s TV comeback matters to growth-focused brands in NZ
UK brands are rediscovering television – not for nostalgia, but for profit. Kiwi growth-focused brands shouldn’t ignore the results.
News
Thompson Spencer and Reason announce landmark merger
Independent agenies Thompson Spencer and Reason have announced a merger to form one of the largest independent agency groups in the country.
News
Ad executives come together in new tech start-up Youdooh
Four top ad executives in New Zealand are on a mission to democratise digital outdoor advertising with the new platform, Youdooh.
News
Finalists announced for the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2024
The finalists have been announced for the 2024 edition of the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards.
News
Indies promote the power of collaboration at IMANZ shindig
Aotearoa’s dynamic indie agencies got together with media and industry partners last night to promote collabs between media partners and IMANZ.
News
Kantar launches Blueprint for Brand Growth
Kantar, the world’s largest data and insights company, has launched Blueprint for Brand Growth – a new “essential recipe” to help businesses expand.
News
Newshub set to close
The proposal includes the closure of all Newshub’s multiplatform news operations and output from the end of June.
StopPress exclusives
Year in Review 2023: Brad Collett
We asked Brad Collett, incoming Chief Creative Officer at creative agency Federation, for his thoughts on 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024.
Movings & Shakings
Web Antler welcomes digital manager to support new clients
Web Antler has announced the addition of a new agency lead to their growing team. Richard Sell joins as Digital Account Manager in order to further…
Opinion
Dismantling racism in advertising: How we can move on from the white version of colour
I live in two very different worlds: I was raised white, and I have brown skin. Being brought up by loving Palagi (white) parents, I have…
News
Calling the country’s Next Level marketers: Entries now open for the 2020 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards
Today the TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards partners, NZ Marketing magazine, StopPress and Marketing Association (MA) officially opened the call for entries to the 2020 Awards. Now in…
News
Mi9 on the role of transparency in creating sustainable partnerships
Partnerships are the key to creating a sustainable business. Yet creating mutually beneficial partnerships in a digital landscape takes more transparency and honesty than most. Here, Rhys Heron, managing director of Mi9 NZ, tells us how they rely on honesty and integrity to nurture their wide network of international partnerships.
News
Up-and-Comers: Lily Ng, Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
We’ve given the mic to the industry’s future leaders. Lily Ng, communications advisor at the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, has recently been appointed…
News
Growing up: Phantom Billstickers on the progression of posters
StopPress talks to Phantom Billstickers marketing manager Ben Stonyer on the evolution of the company and out-of-home. Once upon a time, posters were put up in…
News
Ads of the week: 5 November
Chuck out some inappropriate celebratory yodelling for NZ Avocado, KiwiPlates and Fix and Fogg. https://player.vimeo.com/video/369449105 Who is it for? Motion Sickness for NZ Avocado Why we…
Features
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards: Whittaker’s and MBM win Long-term Agency Partnership
Starting from humble beginnings, MBM as a start-up independent agency, and Whittaker’s struggling to claw share off Cadbury, the two have worked together over the past…
News
Collaboration, action and innovation: There are opportunities in addressing issues
We are reaching a tipping point. Business, government, economies have for too long put growth and profit ahead of all else. It has come at a…
News
Special Group welcomes Gary McCreadie as ECD
Gary McCreadie has joined Special Group as its executive creative director. He was previously a partner and creative director at Bartle Bogle Hegarty London. At Bartle…
News
New Zealand sees record level of advertising bookings in September
The Rugby World Cup and local elections contributed to a record level of September advertising bookings in New Zealand according to Standard Media Index (SMI). Local…
Features
Best bar none: What Whittaker’s teaches us about building a fan base
Spencer Bailey As the Face 2 Face podcast launches a new series looking at iconic Kiwi companies, Spencer Bailey, head of New Zealand for Facebook, looks…
News
ThinkTV’s ’17 second challenge’ for media agency teams
ThinkTV is inviting New Zealand media agency professionals to step out from behind the media plan and into the creative spotlight.
News
AO Dog Show crowns first-ever ‘Best in Show’
History was made on June 11 as more than 100 spectators gathered to witness the inaugural AO Dog Show at Studio 230.
Campaigns
Hospice NZ and McCann launch ‘Dying reviews’ platform
‘Dying reviews’ allows terminally ill people to rate and review how they are treated by organisations they interact with.
Campaigns
H3 Group says big events don’t need big cities
Hamilton’s H3 Group has launched ‘Big events don’t need big cities’ to challenge long‑held assumptions in the events industry.
Awards
One Plus One named Asia-Pacific Boutique PR Agency of the Year
One Plus One Communications has been named Best Boutique PR Firm at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 for the second year running.
Partner articles
Scroll Media secures Fifa+ ad rights in ANZ
Scroll Media is excited to announce that it has secured the exclusive advertising sales rights for Fifa+ across Australia and New Zealand.
Campaigns
NZHL and Bad Magic make ‘boring banger’ for mortgage holders
NZHL has partnered with Bad Magic and rapper Manu Walters to celebrate the everyday sacrifices mortgage owners make to get ahead.
Campaigns
Hurricanes take over The Post’s front page
Creative agency Boxer has helped the Hurricanes turn the entire front page of The Post into a rallying cry: Fill the tin.
News
New owners for Metro magazine
Metro magazine has been acquired by Simon Farrell-Green and Hannah Kidd, the publishers of Here magazine, from its previous owner, Still.
News
TVNZ extends partnership with IMANZ
TVNZ has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Independent Media Agencies New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion appoints Sharon Adams as head of operations
Bastion has appointed Sharon Adams, based in Melbourne, as head of operations to strengthen the agency’s operating model.
Campaigns
McCann launches logo-free campaign for Macca’s breakfast range
Macca’s NZ and McCann have launched a new campaign for the breakfast range, featuring no logos, just close-up visuals of consumer favourites.
News
Digital album platform Lume partners with Daylight
Lume, a new album-centred digital platform, has partnered with Daylight to develop its brand identity, product strategy and design.
News
Toyota tops Kantar’s reputation index three years running
Toyota has been named the most reputable brand in Aotearoa for the third year running, according to the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index.
Awards
Wattie’s latest campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Wattie’s latest creative, ‘It’s Wattie’s you need’, is rooted in comfort, familiarity and everyday convenience.
News
John Miles releases new book Sod It, Just Do It
In the book, Miles explores why people get stuck, why organisations become paralysed by endless analysis and why indecision can be costly.
Media
PHD Aotearoa and The Fold explore the next chapter of creator marketing
The Spinoff’s The Fold podcast has released its latest episode in collaboration with PHD Aotearoa on June 9.
News
The execution trap facing Kiwi retail leaders – iMedia
Recent data from the iMedia Retail Summit suggests senior leaders want more time for strategy and innovation rather than constant execution.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks welcomes new head of rova
MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Neil Welch as Head of rova Platform, who joins with extensive international experience.
News
Stuff launches new digital platform HealthStuff to cut through the noise
Stuff Digital have launched a new platform called HealthStuff, in partnership with Chemist Warehouse, to cut through health misinformation.
News
Hyper takes DOOH on the move with its street team
Kiwi media company Hyper has launched a digital street team that takes out of home campaigns on the go via backpacks.
Campaigns
Bell Tea launches brand refresh via Havas New Zealand
Havas New Zealand has unveiled a new campaign for Bell Tea, marking the brand’s first significant refresh in more than four years.
Awards
Development West Coast takes out top PRINZ Award
Development West Coast received the Supreme Award at the annual PRINZ Awards for a campaign that shifted behaviour towards modern mining.
Campaigns
Carl’s Jr. celebrates International Burger Day with a nationwide ‘Flavour U-Turn’
When International Burger Day rolled around on May 28, Carl’s Jr. decided everyone deserved to celebrate with a Carl’s Jr. burger in hand.
Awards
NZME takes top prize at NZ Radio & Podcast Awards
NZME’s Newstalk ZB has been named Network Station of the Year for the sixth year in a row at the 2026 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards.
Partner articles
All change at the last-minute? Event experts Uno Loco aced it
Success isn’t about protecting the plan. It’s about recognising the moments that matter and adapting quickly, says Craig Muller from Uno Loco.
News
DT and Lloyd Thomason launch advertising agency
Strategists David (DT) Thomason and Lloyd Thomason have launched a new agency called Thomason Does Advertising.
Campaigns
Pitchblack Partners and Bowel Cancer NZ launch ‘Poo with a view’
Bowel Cancer NZ and Pitchblack Partners have launched ‘Poo with a view’ to help more Kiwis recognise the signs of bowel cancer.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion Aotearoa appoints Nicky Greville as managing partner, media
Bastion Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Nicky Greville as managing partner, media, effective July 1.
Accounts
The Business wins Corona and Michelob Ultra accounts in Aotearoa
Independent Auckland agency The Business has been appointed media partner for Corona in Aotearoa following a competitive pitch.