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Media expert Antony Young is back with the latest global media news. FIFA is flipping the script - bringing a halftime show to the World Cup final for the first time. Click here to see the superstar lineup and other international headlines this week.
In awards news, Motion Sickness is ranked the world’s #3 independent agency in The One Show Global Creative Rankings, and #2 in its Top 10 APAC Agency list. Meanwhile, PHD Aotearoa’s Amanda Palenski has been named on Campaign’s 50 Over Fifty 2026.
The Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund is returning this year, supported by the Auckland Radio Trust and The Spinoff. Read on to find out more about the fund's new model and what it means for freelance journalists.
On the campaign front, MediaWorks has launched a new brand campaign focused on audio. CEO Wendy Palmer says the renewed positioning allows the company to double down on what it does best.
Elsewhere, indie agency Hemisphere has expanded into the Bay of Plenty. The team are also welcoming back Craig Adolph, who rejoins as head of digital.
Last but not least, NZME has released its latest TellME Travel Survey. Click here for the key findings.
Happy reading! For more industry news, visit our site, or email us at editor@stoppress.co.nz to get in touch.
Have a lovely week - we’ll be back on Friday.
Rachel and the StopPress Team | 
