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15 May 2026

 
 
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McDonald's campaign for its Korean BBQ dunked range is Kantar's Ad Impact Award winner for April. Find out why the advert "hits the sweet spot" 🏀

Meanwhile, communications agency Pead has expanded its offering with a standalone creative agency All Eyes 👀 Read on to discover the new service's approach to brand-building.

TVNZ has launched a new reality show, Ready Gamer Mum, that sees mother and child duos play video games to win prizes. But, there's a catch - only mum can touch the controller 🎮

A warm fuzzy for your Friday: Dress Smart Auckland and the Blues rugby team are celebrating grassroots rugby and the community heroes that bring the game to life. Click here to meet the inaugural winners of their campaign, Kitted for Greatness.

In Movings and Shakings, strategic growth agency Krunch has welcomed a new director of martech, and both IMANZ and the Comms Council have announced changes to their boards.

Finally, Thompson Spencer has been appointed as creative partner for Honda NZ, following a strong year of work in 2025 🚗

Happy reading! For more industry news, visit our site, or email us at editor@stoppress.co.nz to get in touch.


Have a lovely weekend. We’ll be back next Tuesday.


Zahra and the StopPress Team

 
McDonald’s ‘Dunked’ campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for April
 
 

McDonald's new campaign turns a functional product behaviour into a moment of spectacle to secure the April Kantar Ad Impact Award.

 
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Pead opens standalone creative agency All Eyes

Pead is opening a standalone creative agency, All Eyes, designed specifically for how brands need to earn attention.

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Ready Gamer Mum launches on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+

The show pits the best young gamers against each other. The catch? Only their mums can touch the controller.

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Dress Smart Auckland and the Blues celebrate rugby’s unsung heroes

Dress Smart Auckland and the Blues have announced the winners of their inaugural 'Kitted for Greatness' campaign.

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Krunch welcomes Baneen Qazi as director of martech

Strategic growth agency Krunch has appointed Baneen Qazi as director of martech to drive measurable business outcomes.

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New board member at IMANZ

Independent Media Agencies New Zealand is welcoming Annabelle Wilkinson to its Board of Directors, as a representative for Together.

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Board changes at the Comms Council

The Comms Council has elected Colenso BBDO CEO Angela Watson as president of the Comms Council Board, effective immediately.

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Thompson Spencer appointed as creative partner for Honda NZ
 
 

Honda New Zealand has appointed Thompson Spencer as its creative partner to support brand and retail activity.

 
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