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27 March 2026

 
 
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The 2026 Axis Awards shone a light on local campaigns that pushed creative boundaries and the talented teams behind them. Read on to see who took home the top prizes - including who won Agency of the Year (clue: it was an indie for the first time in ages). 👀 🏆
Meanwhile, the Marketing Association's social media conference #OnSocial returns for its second year. It's all about getting people in the same room to unpack what’s really driving results on social today.



Mango Communications Aotearoa is rebranding as holdco Omnicom Oceania evolves. Find out the new name and what this means for the local team here.

Stuff Group is consolidating its print operations in 2027, exiting its plant in Petone, Wellington and moving everything under one roof in Christchurch.


There’s lots more on the site: Together has appointed a new general manager - strategy, and QMS NZ has partnered with the Comms Council, becoming the major sponsor of the Beacon Awards.

Happy reading! If you have news you’d like to share, email us at editor@stoppress.co.nz.


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


Zahra and the StopPress Team

 
2026 Axis Awards winners announced
 
 

The Commercial Communications Council celebrated the 2026 AXIS Awards at Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre on March 26.

 
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  March 26, 2026
 
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The Marketing Association’s #OnSocial conference is back

While it's an industry built on screens, algorithms and scrolling, the Marketing Association's social media conference focuses on real people.

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  March 27, 2026
 
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Mango Communications Aotearoa rebrands

Mango Communications Aotearoa has announced it will rebrand as part Omnicom Oceania's evolving communications offering.

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  March 27, 2026
 
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Stuff Group to consolidate print operations in 2027

Stuff Group will consolidate its print operations in 2027, exiting its Petone print plant and moving operations to Christchurch. 

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  March 27, 2026
 
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Together appoints new general manager strategy

Independent media agency Together has appointed Josh Hogg as general manager - strategy, operating from the Wellington office.

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  March 27, 2026
 
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QMS NZ partners with Comms Council and the Beacon Awards
 
 

QMS NZ has become the major sponsor of the Beacon Awards as part of a broader partnership with the Commercial Communications Council.

 
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