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Earlier this month, Sky TV’s Sophie Moloney won Chief Executive of the Year at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards. Check out the full story on Sky’s highlights this year under her leadership.

Meanwhile, agencies across Aotearoa, including Thompson Spencer, Motion Sickness and Special, are celebrating their wins at the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards. Read the winners’ reactions here.

In November, Angelina Farry, CEO of IAB New Zealand, attended the IAB Global Summit for the first time. She shares her experiences and key takeaways from the discussions.

Looking ahead to 2026, Vistar Media’s APAC managing director Ben Baker reveals how out of home can help brands, especially small businesses, truly stand out. StopPress editor Penny Murray highlights how Ikea’s rivals are already putting this into practice, taking their messages to billboards near the Mt Wellington store.

Over in campaign land, L&P and DDB have launched a new brand platform, with ads bringing the national drink back to the top of young consumers’ minds.

There’s plenty more on the site, including Auto Trader and NZ Autocar teaming up to give readers a seamless pathway from learning about a car to finding one.

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

Have a lovely weekend, we'll see you next week.

Rachel and the StopPress Team