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Ads of the Week: 15 January
A round of applause for McDonald’s, TAB, Lotto NZ, Air New Zealand and Warehouse Stationery.
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best not-for-profit: the Movember Foundation speaks up
The Movember Foundation gave New Zealand’s youth the power to grow a mo in the hopes of reducing youth suicide. We take a look at 2018’s best not-for profit.
Movings & Shakings
Derek Lindsay exits OMANZ
The Outdoor Media Association of New Zealand (OMANZ) general manager Derek Lindsay is departing the organisation in order to focus on his own personal business.
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TAB’s ‘In Play’ campaign launched for Australian Open via VMLY&R and MBM
Released by VMLY&R and MBM ahead of the Australian Open, the TAB’s latest campaign launches a new and improved betting experience.
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Publicis Groupe appoints Michael Rebelo as CEO for ANZ
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Michael Rebelo as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Murray Streets joins BC&F Dentsu as managing director
BC&F Dentsu has a new leader in Murray Streets who has been appointed managing director.
Movings & Shakings
Paul Shale to take FCB New Zealand reins as CEO
FCB New Zealand has announced the appointment of Paul Shale as CEO.
Opinion
Year in Review: Daz and Ast, Flava
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Darryl-Mathew Suasua and Astley Nathan (Daz and Ast) from Flava’s breakfast show have to say.
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Vodafone moves creative account to DDB
Vodafone has made a new home for its creative account, moving it from FCB to DDB.
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The Best of StopPress 2018
Before we shut down our computers and leave the StopPress comment section unattended (to a degree) over the Christmas/New Year break, we take a look at the highs and lows from the last 365 days with the top 10 StopPress stories.
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DDB shines gold and Special Group shines silver at Campaign Agency of the Year 2018 Awards
There was plenty to celebrate last night at the Campaign Agency of the Year 2018 Awards as local agencies took to the stage, with DDB New Zealand and Special Group collecting the most gongs.
StopPress exclusives
New World cooks up a feast to take out November’s Ad Impact Award
November saw another great selection of new adverts but there can only be one winner of the Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award and this month it is New World with ‘Enjoy Better’.
Partner articles
NZME’s chief executive officer Michael Boggs on the last year of radio and what’s to come
With 2018 coming to an end, StopPress talks to Michael Boggs, NZME’s chief executive officer, about the highs of radio in 2018, including on-air and online performance, as well as what’s in store for NZME’s 2019 offering.
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The Compendium: 14 December
Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.
Opinion
Gray Matters: A time for giving, the grey dollar, reputation, digital advertising, young people and Facebook, and wasted ad spend
Graham Medcalf takes a look at the week that was, covering gift giving, 50+ Christmas spending, the tech giants’ share of digital advertising dollars, the move away from Facebook, and extravagant spend increasing credibility.
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Tourism New Zealand campaign educates on responsible camping
Tourism New Zealand and MBIE have created an integrated campaign directly targeting campers to help educate and encourage responsible camping this summer.
Movings & Shakings
Katie Walton becomes Spark PR & Activate general manager
Spark PR & Activate has promoted Katie Walton to general manager.
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New Zealand Twitter trends for 2018
A place for sharing news, opinions and pictures of your cat, we take a look at the trends and most tweeted about on New Zealand Twitter for 2018.
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best utilities/communications: Genesis shines bright
It’s difficult for a company to stand out in a crowded marketplace, and not let itself deteriorate among the pressure of its competitors. While Genesis was beginning to age, it decided to breathe new life and purpose into its brand with incredible results.
Partner articles
The collaborative approach: Woods Agency’s Reuben Woods on tackling the world stage from Tauranga
When Reuben and Melissa Woods started Woods Agency in their spare bedroom in Papamoa Beach back in 2004, they only had one regular client, bedroom furniture company Design Mobel. Fourteen years on, their client list spans the length of New Zealand and into the Pacific Islands. We chat with Reuben about how they built an agency that focuses on developing regional companies into world-class brands.
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Ads of the Week: 11 December
A round of applause for Lotto NZ, Auckland City Mission and Pak’n Save.
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Top 10 websites 2018–UPDATED
Nielsen has released the sites visited by the most New Zealanders this year and it’s no surprise Google and Facebook remain in the top two spots.
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Stuff partners with Māori Television and SkyKiwi
Stuff is set to increase its coverage of stories that matter to Māori and the New Zealand Chinese community through content sharing agreements with Māori Television and SkyKiwi.
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Ooh Media adds Adshel’s assets to its offer
Adshel’s assets are now being rebranded to Ooh Media, following the two companies merging earlier this year.
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The Compendium: 7 December
Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best public sector: Auckland Council
While Auckland’s beaches and harbours may look pristine, this isn’t always the case as contaminants can make their way into the water. So, Auckland Council launched a clever initiative to keep swimmers safe and informed. We take a look at this year’s best public sector.
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DDB named Spikes Asia New Zealand Agency of the Year
DDB New Zealand been named the Spikes Asia New Zealand Agency of the Year.
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Lotto New Zealand creates joyful Christmas reunion
Lotto New Zealand has released a follow-up to its ‘Amoured Truck’ spot, with characters Ray and Sateesh reunited in a Christmas surprise.
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TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best B2B: Fly Buys
Creating a nationwide team has been key in unlocking Fly Buys’ most important resource: its brand partners’ staff on the frontlines. We take a look at this year’s best B2B.