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16 December 2025

 
 

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This week, media expert Antony Young rounds up the 10 biggest media storylines of 2025 from Around the World. From a controversial jeans ad to AI disruption, these are the stories that made headlines and shaped the direction of the industry.

It’s been a stellar year for lifestyle publisher Are Media, with impressive gains across readership, digital engagement and advertising performance. Read what GM Stuart Dick has to say about the company’s growth and success.

Meanwhile, check out Kantar’s Ad Impact Award for October. The winner excelled in three key areas, and stood out for its seasonal storytelling.

More on campaigns: Unicef Aotearoa and Phantom Billstickers have rolled out a Christmas initiative encouraging Kiwis to donate to children in need. Discover how the team turned a simple idea into something that truly resonates.

TVNZ has teamed up with Together and Contact Energy to launch a new campaign, Super Streamers. The campaign rewards viewers for watching their favourite shows on TVNZ+ with a chance to win a year of free power. Click here for the full story.

In other news, NZME has partnered with Kiwi country music event Tussock Country for the third time, with its new audio brand, iHeartCountry NZ, leading the collaboration.

Happy reading and if you have news you’d like to share, email editor@stoppress.co.nz.

Have a lovely week, we'll see you on Friday.

Rachel and the StopPress Team
 
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In his final column for 2025, media expert Antony Young rounds up the top 10 industry stories that made headlines around the globe.

 
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Unicef reframes holiday giving with Phantom Billstickers

Unicef Aotearoa and Phantom Billstickers have delivered an awareness campaign, inspiring New Zealanders to donate to children in crisis.

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TVNZ, Together and Contact Energy power up summer with Super Streamers campaign

TVNZ, Together and Contact Energy have launched the Super Streamers campaign on TVNZ+, rewarding viewers for streaming their favourite shows.

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