Save Christmas: Spark’s Santaline gets an interactive touch
One of Santa’s elves is now answering Spark’s Santaline as the Interactive Voice Response takes…
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Frozen 2 set to become highest-grossing animated film of 2019
Frozen 2 has smashed box office predictions, opening in New Zealand with $1.5 million. It…
StopPress’s top ten most-read stories from our archives
For our anniversary special, we took a deep, deep dive into our archives to see…
Movings/Shakings: 3 December
Industry shifts at Together and Pead PR. Stronger Together Suraj Barnawal and Kris Hadley Independent…
Steal our approach to sustainability asks Allbirds
In an open letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos this week, Allbirds’ Joey Zwillinger and…
Zavy + StopPress Social Scoreboard: Air NZ’s still on an all-time high
With 2020 drawing closer every day, its time to look at how our brands are…
Wellington Advent Calendar celebrates 10 years of Christmas giving
The much loved Wellington Advent Calendar has gone live for its official tenth year, this…
StopPress noticeboard: 29 November
Launches, expansions and acquisitions across the industry. Dentsu announces D4 Dentsu Aegis Network announced earlier…
Q&A with Su Yin Khoo, StopPress’s original designer
As part of our anniversary special, we’ve chatted to Su Yin Khoo, the original designer…
Tip Top and Shine partner up
Earlier this month DDB, Shine and Colenso BBDO all rallied to secure the $2 million…
Big Communications on the careful task of revamping Barfoot & Thompson’s 40-year-old look
Creating a campaign for a legacy brand can be difficult enough, owners can get stuck…
RNZ National remains New Zealand’s most popular radio station
The fourth annual GfK radio survey has given insights into the strength and scope of…
DHL and Surf Life Saving NZ flip out over water safety
DHL and Surf Life Saving New Zealand have a new initiative to help keep water…
“This is f*cking PR”, The second annual Pressies Awards happily celebrate the industry
Public Relations, brand experience, events, social media industry professionals, agency folk and Patrick Gower all…
Our founders on the creation, awkward adolescence and glow-up of StopPress
On the eve of the 10 year birthday of Stoppress, founders Martin Bell and Vincent Heeringa reflect…
Watch out: Part Time Rangers saves the shark 80’s-style
Local alcohol company Part Time Rangers is channelling Bay Watch for ‘#Sharkwatch’, a campaign by…
Up-and-Comers: Maisie D’Cruz, DDB
We’ve given the mic to the industry’s future leaders. Maisie D’Cruz, junior creative and copywriter…
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards: Subaru drives new perspectives, takes home Automotive Award
To launch its 2018 Forester model, Subaru gave the vehicle a new lease of life…
We are about to see a lot more brand experiences: a look at Bombay Sapphire’s ‘Name Your Creation’ campaign
In a growing competitive market, it’s important to use new methods to connect with audiences.…
Up-and-Comers: Lily Ng, Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
We’ve given the mic to the industry’s future leaders. Lily Ng, communications advisor at the…
Andrew Szusterman joins NZME
Andrew Szusterman has announced a move to New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) as their…
International view: 22 November
Dentsu Aegis Network’s With Collective and Isobar Australia have merged and global News Corp goes…
Long White Vodka runs wild in new brand platform
Long White Vodka is getting musical for summer with the help of Kiwi band Racing…
Radio survey heralds enduring stability of commercial radio, More FM comes out on top
The fourth GfK commercial radio survey has been released for 2019. The last look for…
Rolling out: DDB and Volkswagen say farewell to the Beetle
DDB has rolled out its latest campaign to help Volkswagen say goodbye to its iconic…
NZME confirms it is in discussions to buy Stuff
The Commerce Minister is refusing to comment on reports the government is backing a new…
The man, the stick, the legend; Behind the legacy of Pak’nSave’s Stickman
We’re all familiar with the Kiwi icon known to us as Stickman. The stick character…
The more the merrier this Christmas says New World
New World have unveiled this year’s Christmas ad, showing the generous Kiwi tradition of inviting…
Sneakers agency appointed by AA home
Sneakers agency has announced a new partnership between them and AA Home. Sneakers, who have…
StopPress noticeboard: 18 November
Launches, expansions and acquisitions across the industry. Take notice Go Media has launched the high-impact…
Pak’nSave brings in the low-cost festive feelings
Christmas fever is revving up yet again as Pak’nSave joins the collection of Christmas ads…
I’m not crying, you’re crying: John Lewis’ 2019 Christmas ad
Move over Elton John. The wait is over, Christmas is officially here, John Lewis has…
New Zealand’s extinct species take to the streets
The Urban Art Foundation has teamed up with oOh!media for their latest Urban Art Series,…
Tip Top has a triple scoop of agencies to chose from
It’s understood Colenso BBDO, DDB and Shine have been shortlisted in Tip Top’s pitch for…
Instant Kiwi teams up with TBWA NZ
Lotto New Zealand’s Instant Kiwi brand has appointed TBWA NZ as its lead agency. TBWA…
V Energy’s new campaign makes me feel old
Clemenger BBDO Sydney has presented its new campaign for its ‘Make it Happen’ platform alongside…