Campaigns
Guinness World Record for the largest haka comes home to Aotearoa
Aotearoa now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest haka after over 6,500 people performed Ka Mate at Eden Park on September 29.
Author Zahra Shahtahmasebi
News
Marketers MeasureUp at IAB NZ’s inaugural data conference
Data took centre stage last week as IAB New Zealand launched its inaugural MeasureUp conference to highlight the role of measurement in marketing.
News
Vast Billboards’ pro-bono ads encourage Timaru to shop local
Six Timaru businesses are at the heart of a Vast Billboard campaign encouraging residents to support local brands.
News
How to win more Lions: tips from the Cannes Jury
The marketing and advertising industry came together this week to celebrate wins and learn how to win more, hearing from the Kiwi jurors at Cannes 2024.
Movings & Shakings
Toby Sellers takes on CEO role at Bastion Shine
Bastion Shine has announced Toby Sellers as its new CEO, with Simon Curran stepping down to pursue a new personal opportunity in the US.
Campaigns
Extended Whānau empowers Aotearoa to embrace haka
Tyrone Ohia’s work is about pushing the envelope for what Māori design looks like so he jumped at the chance to work on Dame Hinewehi Mohi’s Haka campaign.
News
Newmarket Business Association embraces print with expanded mag run
Newmarket Business Association has expanded distribution of its seasonal magazine, throwing its support behind print in a turbulent time for the industry.
Movings & Shakings
Hyper welcomes back Suzie Lamborn
Kiwi retail media and marketing company Hyper has announced the return of Suzie Lamborn to the team as Business Director.
News
Mediahub’s advice for marketers: Weather the storm and invest in the future
Mediahub Chief Strategy Officer ANZ Linda Fagerlund delves into the findings of a new report about the cost of living crisis.
Campaigns
Dove’s real beauty mission says no to AI
Dove’s long-running mission to showcase real beauty has prompted a commitment that it will never use AI in its ads.
Beacon Awards 2024
Beacons success for PHD shows it has “the recipe right”
It was an unexpected but special moment when PHD was named Media Agency of the Year at this year’s beacons awards, says CEO Nikki Grafton.
News
Sector collaboration the key to success – Media Spotlight
Zahra Shahtahmasebi continues her wrap up of Comms Council event, Media Spotlight, where panelists and speakers showed collaboration is key.
News
‘The worst thing to do is nothing’: Shining a spotlight on the media industry in Aotearoa
In the dimly lit Aotea Centre, theatrical fog swirling about, it was hard not to be inspired as media leaders shared their wisdom and champion the industry.
News
A toast to dish: 20 years of food, friendship and flair
dish magazine turns 20 and Editor and CEO Sarah Tuck sits down with StopPress to chat through this major milestone and the celebrations that are in store.
News
Movings and Shakings: New staff at The Spinoff, NZ Herald; Trans-Tasman moves at DDB and more
Two new journos for The Spinoff; Former Newshub Director of News joins NZ Herald; DDB Aotearoa’s Rupert Price moves over the ditch and more.
News
The end of Newshub’s era as Stuff’s ThreeNews launches
Newshub’s last day of broadcast has got off to an emotional start after AM show hosts Melissa Chan-Green and Lloyd Burr bid their viewers farewell.
News
Disruption, innovation and staying relevant: Teasers for thought leader’s upcoming NZ talk
Disruption is an inherently negative word, but to thought leader Peter Wilton, it is a business’ key to success and survival.
News
Early starts and earnest chats – ‘News junkie’ excited to be The Spinoff’s Bulletin Editor
Despite having to wake up before 5am, journalist Stewart Sowman-Lund is having a blast two days into his new role as The Spinoff’s Bulletin editor.