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DDB Aotearoa win Tourism New Zealand global campaign
StopPress has learned that DDB has won the Tourism NZ global campaign that will see the agency work on new creative for an international audience.
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Stanley St and Rebel Sport team up for ‘Get Christmas Fit’
In the hero ad, we see Santa say farewell to the milk and cookie scoffing, as he draws a line in the non-existent snow and gets “Christmas Fit”.
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More local content, more advertising opportunities – TVNZ’s pitch to advertisers
We sit down with TVNZ’s Jodi O’Donnell for a discussion on what the proliferation of digital, OnDemand and local content means for advertisers.
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MediaWorks launch new talk brand with DOOH campaign
MediaWorks has revealed the name of its new look talk brand – Today FM. The new radio station is set to launch in the first quarter of 2022.
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Discovery unveils bold plans for local audiences and advertisers in 2022
StopPress speaks with Discovery’s Glen Kyne on what a 70 percent increase in its local content means for Kiwi advertisers.
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Whānau Ora and Motion Sickness extend vaccination campaign
Whānau Ora supports ‘Fight for your Whakapapa’ vaccination campaign across Te Ika-a-Maui, the North Island via Motion Sickness.
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ICG to merge with Soar Print
Auckland-based print specialist Soar Print and communications group ICG have announced that they will merge.
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oOh!media celebrates marketing pioneers
Not afraid to push the boundaries oOh!media has a passion for working collaboratively with forward-thinking marketers to challenge what OOH could be.
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Pressies convenor Katharine Broughton on award-worthy PR campaigns that stand out on the page
Katharine Broughton on PR’s rise, how the industry is evolving as brands become more conscious of community & what makes for a winning awards paper.
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Meridian Energy appoints The Monkeys as new creative agency
Meridian Energy has appointed The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, as its new creative agency of record.
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ReachMedia to distribute NZME Community Newspapers across the country
ReachMedia has been selected as the nationwide distribution partner for New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s 15 community newspapers.
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Justin Mowday on ASB win and the future of The Monkeys New Zealand
Justin Mowday talks to StopPress about the pitch process, Accenture’s difference and growing the agency locally.
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Sébastien Desclée zooms into FCB
An exclusive chat with the FCB NZ CEO about implementing his global integration initiatives locally and taking Kiwi creative to the next level.
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Entries open for Webstar Magazine Media Awards
The Magazine Publishers Association NZ has announced the call for entries for the 2021 Webstar Magazine Media Awards.
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Uprise Digital adds new talent and appoints Client Service Lead
Referencing a growth in new business in recent months, Uprise Digital has made four hires over their Wellington and Auckland offices.
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Is your marketing strategy up to scratch?
The new issue of NZ Marketing has been in market for a few weeks now and is packed with practical, real-world advice and expert opinion on Strategy.
Movings/shakings
Scott Coldham joins LUMO board
Lumo Digital Outdoor has announced ex-Colenso BBDO Managing Director Scott Coldham as the newest independent director to its board.
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Global clout, local mindset. Ogilvy Network NZ appoints Kelly-Ann Maxwell as CEO
An exclusive interview with the newly appointed CEO of Ogilvy Network NZ Kelly-Ann Maxwell on repositioning the agency for the local market.
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Changing an industry to help save the planet
Phoenix Metal Recycling and The Business Marketing Group have launched a new marketing campaign to reinvigorate conversation around metal recycling.
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Angela Watson looks to shake things up at Colenso BBDO
Angela Watson tells StopPress she’s on a mission to ensure diversity, equity & inclusion becomes a part of the DNA driving Colenso’s culture and work.
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The Return of the Prodigal Son
Mark Cochrane’s appointment as CEO Saatchi & Saatchi NZ signals a certain expectation for the agency. I ask the man himself what the future holds…
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FCB ‘gets noticed’ at the Beacon Awards, and all the exclusive reaction from the winners
FCB Media was the big winner at the 2021 Beacon Awards, taking home a total of 11 Golds. We have reaction from all the main winners on the night.
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WPP AUNZ announce global takeover
In a statement coming out of Australia this morning, WPP AUNZ has indicated shareholders voted in favour of a global takeover of its local operations. According…
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Flying Saucer teams up with Master Plumbers on new TVC
Wellington-based production company Flying Saucer recently worked with Master Plumbers on the brand’s new TVC spot. Speaking to StopPress, Flying Saucer Founder and Director, Hamish Johnson…
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Peter Horgan on why OMG is leading the local market
When it comes to media agencies in New Zealand, OMG there’s one agency that takes the cake – Omnicom Media Group New Zealand (OMG NZ). According…
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DDB, Clemenger BBDO and Saatchi & Saatchi win big at Axis-21
Almost year on from New Zealand’s first Covid-19 lockdown, Adland is much changed and with it the industry’s creative output. This pandemic tainted creative was on…
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Facebook signs partnerships with three of Australia’s independent publishers
Today Facebook announced that letters of intent have been signed with Australian independent news organisations Private Media, Schwartz Media and Solstice Media. In a statement issued by…
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Acquire customers from e-commerce
Through its proprietary technology, Rokt enables its e-commerce clients to increase brand engagement and unlock new revenues in the Transaction Moment™, allowing them to stay ahead…
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Where have the cookies gone, and what will I eat now?
In a soon-to-be cookie-less world, StopPress takes a bite out of the biscuit in an attempt to understand what this new reality for the Cookie means…
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A change in leadership at VMLY&R New Zealand
VMLY&R NZ has announced that Fleur Head will step into the role of managing director following the resignation of current MD James Mok. Mok, who was…