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This week, Spark and Bastion Aotearoa have launched a new SME-focused brand platform. With 97% of NZ businesses being SMEs, the telco is showing its support for local business owners. Find out more about the campaign here.

Craig Muller, founder and co-general manager of Uno Loco, shares tips on hosting events, along with insights into global B2B event spending trends. Read on to see how events can be your most impactful marketing channel.

In other news, MediaWorks has reported a strong return to profitability and continued growth in its FY25 full-year results.

Meanwhile, Christchurch-based comms agency Great Scot has been recognised at the 2026 IABC Gold Quill Awards. Learn more about their winning campaign here.

HBO Max, Warner Bros Discovery‘s direct-to-consumer streaming service, will officially launch in Aotearoa on June 16.

In Movings and Shakings, The Spinoff has welcomed two key appointments to its commercial team.

For more industry news, visit our site, or email us at editor@stoppress.co.nz to get in touch.

Happy reading - we’ll be back on Friday.

Rachel and the StopPress Team