News
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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Movings/shakings
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.
News
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.
Features
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.
News
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.
Features
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.
Features
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…
News
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.
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
News
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…
Features
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…
News
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…
Stoppress series
The Pressies 2020: Best Community Management Impact
In celebration of the country’s most impressive PR, experiential and social media campaigns, StopPress chats to all the winners at The Pressies 2020. Mango Communications and Metlife…
Stoppress series
The Pressies 2020: Best Community Management Impact, Best use of Social Media & Best Strategic Thinking
In celebration of the country’s most impressive PR, experiential and social media campaigns, StopPress chats to all the winners at The Pressies 2020. Fuse and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency took…
Stoppress series
The Pressies 2020: Best Sponsorship or Media Partnership
In celebration of the country’s most impressive PR, experiential and social media campaigns, StopPress chats to all the winners at The Pressies 2020. Fuse and Meridian…
News
Yet another top accolade for Special Group
If you’re one of the other creative agencies in New Zealand this new is probably getting a little old – yet another major awards win for…
News
More magazines: Publishers upbeat about latest readership figures
The latest magazine readership insights released today by Nielsen (Q4 2019 – Q3 2020) reveal a great story of success for magazines in 2020. This, despite the…
Movings/shakings
Tony Clewett makes creative move to local indie
With over 20 years experience partnering with some of the most well-known brands in New Zealand and the UK, leading creative advertiser Tony Clewett has joined…
News
dish takes top honours at Magazine Media Awards
In what has been a challenging year for many masterheads – the closure of the New Zealand arm of Bauer in the midst of a global…
News
Mi9 launch new brand identity, announce youth content partnership
On Thursday evening Auckland-based Mi9 revealed its vibrant new brand identity at a launch event announcing a new partnership with publisher Pedestrian Group. Mi9 represents the…
News
Inside the June/July issue of NZ Marketing
Your guide to essential marketing, advertising and media matters in New Zealand. CX and the digital direction The customer experience (CX) is at the heart of…
News
Colenso BBDO named Cannes Agency of the Decade
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the internationally recognised creative awards show – has announced Colenso BBDO as the Agency of the Decade, Pacific. The announcement…
Opinion
Communication in a time of crisis: a press in lockdown
In the face of the Covid-19 crisis, New Zealand went into Level 4 lockdown at midnight on March 25 causing much angst for many. People have…
News
Publicis Groupe get strategic with appointment of Jason Tonelli to new role
Publicis Groupe ANZ has announced the appointment of Jason Tonelli to the new role of Chief Product Officer. On the announcement, CEO Michael Rebelo, explains that…
News
New lifestyle magazine aims to drive consumer passion for motoring
Recognising that a Kiwi’s vehicle of choice often reflects their lifestyle, New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s latest consumer magazine offering, Driven, is opening its pages to…