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Val Morgan’s latest research shows why cinema remains one of the best places to connect with family audiences. Click here to see how the big screen helps brands drive commercial impact.

Indie agencies in New Zealand are rethinking how they grow, compete and price their services. XPON and IMANZ’s report reveals their new playbook and what it means for the wider ANZ market.

On the campaign front, Phantom Billstickers, TBWA\NZ and PHD Aotearoa have brought theatre to the public realm with a giant wrecking ball, promoting ANZ Bank’s new Reno Loan. Meanwhile, Genesis Energy, PHD and Go Media transformed a billboard on Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour into a live broadcast hub for the 2026 Manu World Champs.

As in-housing continues to grow across the Tasman, the In-House Agency Council has launched a weekly podcast covering industry developments and insights. Read on to learn more.

In Movings and Shakings, Perion has welcomed a new sales director. For more industry news, visit our site.

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

Have a lovely Easter break - we’ll be back next Tuesday.

Rachel and the StopPress Team