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The Spinoff is asking the public to support its goal of reaching 5,000 new members by the end of 2026. CEO Amber Easby says the milestone is critical to keeping its journalism free as generative AI reshapes the way audiences find news.

Meanwhile, after a decade of price increases in NZ Post’s Publication Post service, the MPA and PrintNZ have requested that the Commerce Commission conduct a market study into postal pricing. See the concerns they raise here.

In other news, NZME has been recognised at the International News Media Association Global Media Awards, while its legal team took out the top honours at the In-House Legal Association NZ Awards.

On the campaign front, Suntory Boss Coffee has launched an ANZ campaign for its new Café range. Click here to find out more.

Elsewhere, Rise & Shine has been appointed by Fujifilm NZ to launch The House of Photography in Auckland. Read on for a closer look at the new creative hub and what it will offer creators.

In Movings and Shakings, Pead has welcomed four new hires across its consumer and corporate teams, and Shout Media has appointed a new chief commercial officer to drive digital growth.

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