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10 February 2026

 
 
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In the latest edition of Around the World, media expert Antony Young discusses the fallout from the 300 job cuts at the Washington Post, announced last week. Find out what else has been making global headlines in media here.

The Marketing Club has announced a new partnership with marketing consultancy Art of the Possible. The club's founder Chanel Clark says it's all about turning community into a "tangible opportunity".

The Worthies have announced the finalists for its inaugural awards show, celebrating the public and non-profit sector. See the list here.

The Warehouse is under new marketing leadership in the form of YouTube NZ Marketing Award 2024 Marketer of the Year Frankie Coulter. The major retailer is also pushing pause on external advertising. Read on to find out why.

In Movings and Shakings, Suntory Oceania has appointed Brid Drohan-Stewart as chief marketing officer and Dentsu Creative Aotearoa has welcomed Nikki McKelvie as managing director.

Finally, Mitre 10 and Quantum Jump have been named as finalists in two global loyalty awards: The 2026 International Loyalty Awards and the 2026 Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards. Check out why their campaign caught the judges' attention.

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

Have a lovely week, we'll see you on Friday.

Zahra and the StopPress team

 
 
Around the World: Fallout from Washington Post newsroom cuts
 
 

Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, The Washington Post leadership calls recent jobs cuts a "strategic reset".

 
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The Marketing Club partners with Art of the Possible

The Marketing Club has announced a new partnership with trans-Tasman marketing consultancy Art of the Possible.

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The Worthies announces finalists for inaugural awards

The Worthies, a celebration the public sector, creative agencies and not‑for‑profit organisations, has announced the finalists for its awards.

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Marketing under the microscope at The Warehouse

Chief marketing officer Frankie Coulter says this step is needed to help make sure customers get the best value from their local store.

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Suntory Oceania appoints Bríd Drohan-Stewart as CMO

Multi-beverage company Suntory Oceania has appointed Bríd Drohan-Stewart to chief marketing officer, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania.

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Dentsu Creative Aotearoa welcomes Nikki McKelvie

Dentsu has appointed Nikki McKelvie as managing director of Dentsu Creative Aotearoa to lead the creative practice and drive growth.

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Mitre 10 and Quantum Jump named finalists in global loyalty awards

Mitre 10 Club’s 'Discount Days' initiative has been recognised as a finalist in two prestigious global loyalty awards.

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