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02 December 2025
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Overnight, the news broke that the Omnicom-Interpublic merger is set to layoff 4,000 jobs worldwide and retire legacy brands DDB, FCB and MullenLowe. The merger, which has been in the works for a year, was finalised last week. What does this mean for Aotearoa? Find out more in our report.
Recruitment agency The Pond is closing its doors on December 24 after 20 years in business. Founder Leighton Howl says it's time for a personal change - and as such he's going all in on running Kingmakers, a horse racing company.
The festive season is well and truly upon us. StopPress editor Penny Murray only ever has one Christmas wish - for people to know the correct dates for the 12 days of Christmas. Do you know when they start?
There's lots more news on the site! Thompson Spencer Group and Special Group are celebrating big wins at the B&T Awards in Sydney on November 28. New World tells the story of how they landed a billboard spot and pulled a festive campaign together in just four days thanks to PHD Media and a last-minute cancellation.