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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
Phantom Billstickers bring Alien films to life
To promote the cinematic release of Alien: Romulus, and pay homage to the film franchise’s legacy, Phantom Billstickers have created a terrifying campaign.
New podcast encourages Kiwis to explore Newmarket
In a move to market Newmarket as New Zealand’s premier shopping precinct, the Newmarket Business Association has launched a podcast.
Industry-wide invitation to drop your boss from the Sky Tower
If you’ve ever wanted to challenge your boss to step out of their comfort zone, then the Graeme Dingle Foundation has the opportunity for you.
Publicis launches investment intelligence platform
Publicis Groupe New Zealand has announced the launch of PMX Cornerstone, a proprietary investment intelligence platform to be used by its media agencies.
Rainbow’s End picks Mango for comms
Mango will be delivering integrated PR and social communications, designed to promote New Zealand’s best (and only) theme park.
Paddy Gower lands a job at Stuff
It’s taken six weeks, five days and lots of meetings, proposals, patient explanations and tears, but journalist Paddy Gower has landed a job – at Stuff.
Auckland Uni advises students to ‘chat the weird out’ to avoid awkward situations
Ogilvy and the University of Auckland are encouraging uni students to ‘Chat the Weird Out’ in awkward situations as part of a consent education campaign.
Winter fun and games kicks off at Cardrona
Cardrona Alpine Resort is welcoming a fantastic top-up of snow on the mountains as it gears up for the biggest events of the New Zealand winter season.
KidsCan launches hard-hitting campaign via The Monkeys
The charity has launched a new Winter Appeal campaign that draws attention to the growing number of children across New Zealand who need its support.
Bendon appoints YoungShand for NZ and Australia
The appointment has YoungShand overseeing the full portfolio of brands: Bendon, me. by Bendon, Fayreform, Pleasure State, and Lovable.
The Cancer Society’s 1 in 3 campaign
The Cancer Society of New Zealand’s Daffodil Day 2024 campaign centres on the daunting statistic: ‘one in three Kiwis will get cancer in their lifetime’.
OMG’s new data collab paves way for deep insights
Omnicom Media Group says its new data collaboration solution in Aotearoa will be a major circuit breaker for clients, allowing deep insight into audiences.
Yarn officially going to Hell as creative partner
Following a competitive pitch process, indie agency Yarn has been officially appointed for brand strategy and creative for Hell Pizza NZ and Australia.
FCB celebrates OOHMAA honours
FCB took home two out of the five top honours for this quarter’s OOHMAA Awards for the most impactful out-of-home work, featuring Mercury and Pak’nSave.
Bringing news to the OOH world: oOh!media and TVNZ’s new partnership
oOh!media New Zealand has announced a new partnership with TVNZ to bring real-time 1News updates to public spaces via its network of digital screens.
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.
The Kiwi creative director working with Kardashians
Aucklander Steven Fernandez has made a name for himself in the Big Apple, working with US celebrities including J-Lo and the Kardashians.
New direction for Good magazine under editor-at-large
Issue 95 of Good magazine hits the shelves today, with food writer Nici Wickes on the cover and Justine Jamieson as the editor-at-large
Federation’s love match show aims to help Kiwis bank better
A take on well-known romance reality TV, new series Money Match Up created by The Co-operative Bank, Federation and D3 wants to help Kiwis bank better.
Lush encourages its customers to go Naked this weekend
Lush Cosmetics is encouraging Kiwis to go Naked by inviting customers to swap their empty cosmetics packaging for a plastic-free alternative.
Pead to represent Elizabeth Arden ANZ
Communications and PR agency Pead is announcing a fantastic win, winning a competitive pitch process to work with beauty brand Elizabeth Arden.
Scroll Media partners with Nativo
Australasian digital media group Scroll Media has partnered content and technology company Nativo, offering innovative solutions for brands and publishers.
Kiwi agency wins big at Aussie awards
Creative agency Crave Global recently took out a top prize at the Mumbrella Awards, which honour industry excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
One Plus One partners with Milford Asset Management
Auckland-based investment firm Milford Asset Management has appointed independent agency One Plus One Communications as its PR partner.
AT and Wētā Workshop announce unique benefits for Hop card users
Auckland Transport and Wētā Workshop Unleashed’s partnership will see Hop card users receive unique benefits at attractions across the City of Sails.
Beyond the shelf: The future of Retail Media
Harrison Bland, member of the IAB Australia Retail Media Council shares some of his key insights with StopPress on the future of retail media.
CHiPs returns to Kiwi screens in scam prevention campaign
Age Concern and ANZ is bringing back popular cop drama CHiPs in a new campaign by TBWA\NZ to encourage Kiwis to get on patrol for scams.
OOHMAA announces Q2 The Speccies winners
The OOHMAA team has announced the Q2 winners of ‘The Speccies’, its celebration of the out-of-home advertising industry in Aotearoa.
SYNTHONY to play YouTube NZ Marketing Awards afterparty
Details of the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2024 afterparty have been under wraps, but StopPress can now reveal SYNTHONY will close the awards night.
Upskill with the Comms Council’s IPA courses
The Comms Council is inviting advertisers to stay ahead of the curve by taking its online training and development courses.
Rising costs and interest rates not enough to stop Kiwis travelling – JCDecaux
Kiwis are continuing to prioritise holidays and air travel, despite high interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis according to JCDecaux’s recent Airport Insights Study.
Global creative collective aims to harness AI
Like it or not, AI is here to stay and so production company Made This has decided to use this to its advantage by forming a collective of AI artists.
The Idea Shed shows NZ what Fresh Feels Like
Say Yes to Fresh with Mentos’ newest campaign, Fresh Feels Like, created by Auckland-based creative agency The Idea Shed.
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.
Spot the network difference: 2degrees’ challenge to Kiwis
2degrees’ new campaign, the Blind Network test, encourages Kiwis to see for themselves just how good the telco is, says General Manager Dave Pearce.