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WARC's Future of Media 2026 report forecasts that advertising spend will increase by 9.1% globally this year. Read on to find out what this means for the industry's media planning and buying model.

People are now craving live experiences more than ever. Curious Nation's Corinna Homer discusses why events now present a key opportunity for brands.

Awards season is kicking off again, with PRINZ and the NPA both announcing the return of their annual ceremonies. Check out the stories for key information, including entry deadlines and dates for the award presentations.

Meanwhile, Not Another is leading the brand refresh for Canterbury Rugby; Thompson Spencer is building hype for the City Rail Link; and Hyper is welcoming a new creative director.

Our Year in Review 2025 continues with These Guys I Know's Amanda Wilson. Catch up with the other reviews here.

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

Have a lovely weekend, we'll see you on Tuesday.

Zahra and the StopPress team
 
Advertisers to spend $150 per person globally in 2026 – WARC
 
 

WARC's latest report shows global advertising spend is set to grow 9.1% in 2026 to $1.3 trillion - equivalent to $150 spent on every person.

 
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  January 16, 2026
 
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Why community events are marketing’s untapped goldmine

Community events offer brands opportunities for connection and loyalty. Corinna Homer discusses how strategic activation can enhance trust.

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  January 15, 2026
 
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Voyager Media Awards 2026 open for entry

The list of awards on offer for the 53rd Voyager Media Awards highlights the very best in journalism in Aotearoa.

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  January 16, 2026
 
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2026 PRINZ Awards open for entry

The PRINZ Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work achieved by public relations and communications professionals.

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  January 16, 2026
 
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Not Another to lead brand refresh for Canterbury Rugby

Canterbury Rugby and Not Another's multi-phase project will honour the organisation’s 146-year legacy and set a new direction for the future.

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  January 16, 2026
 
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Year in Review 2025: Amanda Wilson

Amanda Wilson says These Guys I Know had a big year in 2025, but she's proud of what they delivered, especially the campaign Thanks Driver.

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  January 16, 2026
 
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Thompson Spencer and Auckland Transport build hype for City Rail Link

Auckland Transport and Thompson Spencer have launched a campaign to build anticipation ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026.

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  January 15, 2026
 
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Hyper boosts creative firepower with new creative director
 
 

Independent retail advertising agency Hyper has appointed Paul Bayley as creative director to boost its creative leadership and impact.

 
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  January 15, 2026
 
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