Go Media’s new transit format targets commuters on the move
Go Media has introduced TrackSide, a new transit media format with a 5.5 metre ad space on both sides of train carriages.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Export Ultra leads NZ with the most Cannes nominations
Export Ultra claimed six shortlists at Cannes Lions 2025, marking a major win for the brand and NZ’s creative and media industry.
Around the World: Mainstream news traffic plummets due to Google AI tools
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa. This week, he explores media industry shifts, global ad trends and more.
OMD wins three bronze, one silver at global awards
OMD New Zealand has won four awards at Festival of Media Global this week, taking home three bronze and one silver.
TBWA\NZ and Eleven PR claim top honours at the PR Awards APAC 2025
TBWA\New Zealand and Eleven PR have won the Grand Prix alongside three Gold, three Silver and one bronze at the 2025 PR Awards Asia-Pacific.
TBWA\New Zealand sets up AI arm to help brands bridge the gap
TBWA\New Zealand has launched TBWA\i – a new practice designed to bring the right people, AI product and processes together.
Strategy head swaps agency land for finance
Former strategy head Andy McLeish has switched codes from agency land to financial services, co-founding Wedge Money alongside his brother.
LUMO and MBM celebrate World OOH award win
LUMO Digital Outdoor and MBM New Zealand have won the Chair of Judges award at the World Out-Of-Home Congress.
The Warehouse Group and The Trade Desk partner to power retail media
The Warehouse Group has partnered with The Trade Desk to help advertisers enhance their digital campaigns with first-party retail data.
Stuff’s AI tool wins at International News Media Association awards
An AI tool, built by Stuff’s Joanna Norris, has won the Best Use of AI prize at the International News Media Association awards.
PAK’nSAVE and TVNZ create media-first for 40th birthday
PAK’nSAVE, TVNZ, PHD and FCB have revealed a new digital advertising format for PAK’nSAVE’s 40-year anniversary.
Q+A: AI and the future of marketing
Visiting keynote speakers, Kellyn Coetzee and Matthew Daniels, spent time answering some questions on AI and marketing for StopPress.
GroupM rebrands as AI-powered WPP Media
Last week, WPP announced the launch of its AI-driven media company, WPP Media – formerly GroupM – a change which reflects sector demands.
Motion Sickness & FINCH takes home four awards at Clio Health
Motion Sickness, FINCH and ED. have won two Golds and two Silvers at Clio Health 2025 across major categories.
Media industry celebrates wins at 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards
RNZ, NZME, Newsroom and the Pacific Media Network are all celebrating success following the 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards last night.
Together appointment a ‘game-changer’ for Contact Energy
Independent media agency Together has been appointed by Contact Energy for media planning and buying, data and customer services.
BCG2 and Crave Global merge to elevate creativity and technology
Two creative agencies, BCG2 and Crave Global, with complementary strengths, have officially joined forces to create a BcgCrave.
New RNZ podcast reflects on its legacy and impact
As RNZ celebrates its 100th birthday, it is looking back at how it connects New Zealanders through different moments in the country’s history.
Leigh Hart returns to Radio Hauraki with show and podcast
Leigh Hart and Matt Ward host Paid to Talk, premiering on June 6, with the show also available as a catch-up podcast.
The new rova has arrived and it’s more than a radio app
Built from the ground up by MediaWorks, the new rova is redefining what entertainment looks like in Aotearoa.
Around the World: Lynx invites pedestrians to scratch and sniff and Meta plans to replace agencies with AI
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa for StopPress. This week: Lynx’s scratch-and-sniff ads and more.
ZM’s Sex.Life podcast returns for third season
The ZM Podcast Network’s Sex. Life podcast is back for a third season with somatic sexologist Morgan Penn searching for true love.
Viral reel puts NZ Cheap Cars on the map
At NZ Cheap Cars, you might be surprised at just how low they can go and I’m not just talking about their prices.
Capsule’s fifth birthday celebrates Kiwi journos with new fund
Capsule is celebrating its fifth birthday after launching in 2020 as digital media platform for Kiwi women.
Acast launches Smart Recommendations to maximise campaign success
Acast has announced the launch of Smart Recommendations to maximise campaign success through precise audience targeting.
First equity partner since Boucher’s buyout: Trade Me and Stuff’s major deal
Stuff Digital and Trade Me have announced a partnership with the online classifieds business set to take a 50% stake.
Webinar announcement: How to Speak the Language of the CFO and the Board
The Commercial Communications Council is hosting a new session in its Eff Word webinar series on June 11, featuring Ian Whittaker.
‘Strong entry’ sees Wānaka PR consultancy Scope win at PRINZ
Wānaka’s Scope Communications has won the best Small to Medium PR Consultancy in Aotearoa at the 2025 PRINZ Awards.
Pead wins PRINZ supreme award for powerful Haka campaign
Pead won PRINZ’s Supreme Award for their campaign, Restoring Mana: The World’s Largest Haka for Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust.
Family and friends solve Kelly Tarlton’s mystery in new podcast
Motuihe Group has launched a new six-part podcast for RNZ that uncovers the untold story of marine archaeologist Kelly Tarlton.
Around the World: Streaming TV on the rise and Trump lawsuit sees CBS execs resign
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news: including the rise of streaming TV and the Trump lawsuit that saw CBS execs resign.
Melanie Spencer receives international commendation
Melanie Spencer has received a commendation at the Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Women Leading Change Awards held in Singapore on Monday.
ANZ and TBWA\NZ press Auckland FC’s debut season to vinyl
AFC’s founding sponsor ANZ and TBWA\NZ have released a limited-edition vinyl reimagining eight highlights from the team’s debut season.
Cartology NZ expands in-store screen network
Retail media company Cartology is expanding its in-store screen network, linking brands with shoppers at key touchpoints.
NZME to launch Herald NOW next week
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has confirmed its new live digital news-streaming platform, Herald NOW, will launch on May 26.
2degrees turns notifications into lullabies in Fairer Phones platform
As part of its ongoing campaign to promote healthier phone behaviours, 2degrees used radio ads to help people put their phones to bed.