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13 June 2025

 
 
Kia ora [firstname],

In today's newsy, Digitas head of content Chris Brunner discusses the rise of expressive experiences and how it heralds a new era for customer experience - he has some handy tips on how brands can express themselves. TBWA\New Zealand is helping businesses bridge the technology gap by launching TBWA\i, a new arm to the agency designed to bring the right people, AI product and processes together and reimagine what's possible. Former Bastion Shine chief strategy officer Andy McLeish has taken a dive into fintech, alongside his brother Dave McLeish. Their new platform, Wedge Money, aims to help Kiwis get better outcomes on their savings. TBWA\NZ features again, this time with Tourism New Zealand for their new campaign, which encourages travellers to "find your 100%" in Aotearoa. Shot with beautiful visuals from across the country, it's safe to say their campaign video gave me goosebumps! Meanwhile, LUMO and MBM are celebrating a win for their Colours of New Zealand campaign for Dulux at the World OOH Congress, which was held in Mexico City earlier this month.

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

Enjoy the weekend - we'll see you on Tuesday. Mā te wā,
Zahra and the StopPress team.
 
Again, with feeling: The rise of expressive experiences
 
 

There is a shift under way in the world of experience design, and it's not about AI, says Digitas head of content Chris Brunner.

 
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TBWA\New Zealand sets up AI arm to help brands bridge the gap

TBWA\New Zealand has launched TBWA\i - a new practice designed to bring the right people, AI product and processes together.

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Strategy head swaps agency land for finance

Former strategy head Andy McLeish has switched codes from agency land to financial services, co-founding Wedge Money alongside his brother.

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Tourism New Zealand encourages travellers to ‘find your 100%’ in Aotearoa

Tourism New Zealand has launched its new global brand campaign, celebrating the people, places and culture that make Aotearoa unique.

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LUMO and MBM celebrate World OOH award win

LUMO Digital Outdoor and MBM New Zealand have won the Chair of Judges award at the World Out-Of-Home Congress.

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