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18 July 2025

 
 
Kia ora [firstname],

This Friday we have plenty of coverage of the 2025 Beacon Awards, which saw MBM, Lassoo, Stuff and Sky win big (we also have a full list of winners). In other awards news, nominations are open for Cartology's Campaign of the Year Awards

In other news from the local marketing scene, a new campaign by Special PR gives us an update on iconic film character Wilson the volleyball, while Motion Sickness has worked with Heart of the City to show Aucklanders why they should leae their kitchens and visit the city's restaurants.

Meanwhile, the Spinoff has launched a "Now You Know" video series to meet young audiences, and Colorcote has enlisted Augusto to launch its new brand identity. In movings and shakings, Stuff Digital has welcomed Saj Patel to its senior commercial team.

Happy reading and if you have news you’d like to share, let us know. Email editor@stoppress.co.nz.

Have a lovely weekend, we'll see you on Friday. Mā te wā,
 
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Heart of the City and Motion Sickness remind Aucklanders to ditch the kitchen this Restaurant Month with their new campaign.

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