DDB and KidsCan have partnered with our much loved Kiwi chefs to show the sad reality and true stories of families in poverty, and the hardships…
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This morning, Bauer Media Group announced it would be officially closing the New Zealand side of its publishing business. The press release stated the all New…
Federation agency has released an initiative to get individuals to adopt a Kiwi business and provide supporting during lockdown. Covid-19 has hit businesses hard, as most…
Using the much-loved stars of Wellington Paranormal, Wrestler and the New Zealand Police have released a set of videos encouraging Kiwis to be careful during the…
Do 46 unique videos sound like enough for you? Well, then you’re in luck. Colenso BBDO and Skinny’s new ‘Skinny Friendvertising’ campaign takes personalised recommendations to…
Dear StopPress readers, It certainly is an uncertain time, with the rise of the global pandemic and now our government announcing a level four alert in…
Motion Sickness has released a short film about the importance of sticking together by keeping apart, showcasing the sometimes slow, but always positive experience of face…
To our creatives finding ‘isolation’ is just a normal weekend for them. To our PR managers burning through their phone batteries on endless ‘follow-ups’. To our…
PornHub has proven time and time again that it is attuned to its audience’s needs. From saving the Sperm Whale and the Bees, giving America wood…
It was announced today that Idealog magazine will be shifting solely to its digital site and has ceased its physical print production. Founded in 2006, Idealog…
Last night the industry gathered at Sky City to celebrate the 40th annual Axis Awards. The Grand Axis went to that of Clemenger BBDO, while DDB…
BC&F Dentsu introduced its new creative partner in 2019, Bex Radford. Coming from Amsterdam to work with the agency, Courtney Devereux sits down with Radford to…
If you love sport, more sport, and KFC then you’re going to absolutely love this weekly round-up of international snooping. https://youtu.be/hlnVR3KHPkA Good fucking lord Gatorade must…
Marketers and clients of the industry gathered last night in the Cordis to celebrate the New Zealand Direct Marketing (NZDM) Awards. The show’s theme was ‘stairway…
Teddies will be lost and heartstrings will be pulled in Special Group’s first work for InterCity. Some of my fondest memories are travelling alone through New…
There is no doubt that Burger King’s new American based campaign is brave, disgustingly so. But is bravery everything in advertising? Or are they just trying…
Old Spice, KFC and Drug-Free Kids Canada get our royal treatment of slight roasting. https://youtu.be/NPhOUcoURQ0 Old spice is back, this time with an average looking white…
An icon of our childhoods and really probably the only stable role model I’ve had in my life has been revamped. Griffin’s Cookie Bear has been…
This weeks theme is ‘Ads I straight up just did not enjoy’ find out why as I snoop around our international intertubes to find something to…
At the end of 2019, Catherine Harris, CEO of TBWA, took home the Human of the Year Award in our third annual Stoppies Awards night. The judges…
That’s right folks, if you’ve ever thought of spending eight years worth of your advertising budget for one occasion, then these Superbowl ads will show you…
Being our last newsletter for 2019, the StopPress team would just like to thank you for your support this year and wish you a happy, safe,…
The all impressive BC&F Dentsu ‘Brewery, Distillery and Designery’ has rolled out its next thoughtful Christmas gift to its friends and partners; Up Yours. Nothing screams…
He hath risen. The Swim Reaper is back and more determined to collect some ‘flesh sacks’ that don’t take water safety seriously in 2020. This time,…
Marketing podcast Truth and Soul is hosted by Paul Catmur of BC&F Dentsu, and features some of New Zealand’s top agency, media, and marketing personnel. Listen…
It’s called Sperm Positive, and it’s the worlds very first HIV Positive donation bank. Despite expectations, with current medication HIV cannot be passed down genetically. Courtney…
As part of our anniversary special, we’ve chatted to Su Yin Khoo, the original designer of the StopPress website which was created in 2009. Here, Su…
Creating a campaign for a legacy brand can be difficult enough, owners can get stuck in the mentality of ‘that’s how it’s always been done’. However,…
We’ve given the mic to the industry’s future leaders. Maisie D’Cruz, junior creative and copywriter at DDB has worked across several large campaigns including the recent…
In a growing competitive market, it’s important to use new methods to connect with audiences. More and more that connection is being made through experiences, and…