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Kiwibank launches new podcast series featuring inspiring NZers
Kiwibank has launched a new podcast platform, ‘This Is Kiwi’, which shares knowledge and tools for Kiwis to lead better lives.
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Awards
Cannes 2023: Don’t do it because you’re ready
Young Lion 2023 and FCB copywriter Lauren Brokenshire reflects on her journey representing Aotearoa at the Young Lions Global Competition in Cannes.
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Radio Hauraki hold ‘Day in Loo’ in support of Bowel Cancer NZ
Radio Hauraki is supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month this June, by organising a 12-hour live broadcast event called ‘Day in Loo’.
News
Kiwi-made TikTok commercial challenges Old Spice for iconic status
ODV, a NZ production house, has joined forces with Archies, an Australian footwear brand, to craft a masterpiece on par with Old Spice campaigns.
News
NZ digital advertising revenue grows by 2.5 percent Q1 2023
The IAB NZ has unveiled its most recent report on Digital Advertising Revenue for 2023, presenting a snapshot of the first quarter.
Delivering innovative letterbox campaigns for meaningful engagement
REACH delves into the channel that is transforming marketing strategies and capturing the attention of over 1.2 million Kiwi households.
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PUMA celebrates women’s football trailblazers
PUMA has announced a partnership, shining the spotlight on players who made history in the inaugural NZ and Australian women’s football teams.
News
Big box brand activation for new JB Hi-Fi store
Brainchild and Electric Art have teamed up to engage Kiwis with the JB Hi-Fi brand via an activation named ‘What’s in the box?’.
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Sharesies ‘Shared Lunch’ podcast joins NZME’s network
Sharesies’ podcast, Shared Lunch, is now part of NZME’s podcast network through a bespoke content licensing agreement.
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Dodgeball brings adland together for good
Over 150 people across the Auckland advertising industry gathered on June 22 for the inaugural UnLtd: Dodgeball tournament.
StopPress exclusives
Day 3: Cannes Lions Highlights
As the official Aotearoa representative for Cannes Lions, the Comms Council takes us behind the scenes of this year’s event.
Movings & Shakings
Attain partners with Business Coach Rosemary Killip
Business consultancy, Attain, has announced a partnership with business consultant and educator, Rosemary (Rosie) Killip.
Movings & Shakings
Special PR appoints two new hires to drive consumer business portfolio
Special PR has announced two new hires, reflecting the continued growth of the award-winning agency.
News
PHD Aotearoa takes home Gold at Cannes Lions 2023
PHD Aotearoa has won Gold in the Cannes Media Category for Skinny: Phone It In.
News
Undertow Media raises a glass to Lighthouse Gin and Somm
Undertow Media rounded up its media mates for an intimate event for Lighthouse Gin at Auckland’s newest watering hole Somm.
Movings & Shakings
Not Another™ welcomes Kaitohutohu Māori
Creative agency Not Another™ has welcomed Josiah Komene (Ngāpuhi) to its team, in the role of Kaitohutohu Māori.
StopPress exclusives
Day 2: Cannes Lions Highlights
As the official Aotearoa representative for Cannes Lions, the Comms Council takes us behind the scenes of this year’s event.
Partner articles
Unlocking the true potential of OOH advertising with oOh!media’s ‘Unmissable Advantage’ toolkit
Ooh!media National Sales Director Mark Banbrook takes us through the five crucial tools that are vital for a successful OOH campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Jake Donaghey joins TBWA/Media Arts Lab as General Manager ANZ
Jake Donaghey has joined TBWA\Media Arts Lab as General Manager, ANZ.
Awards
Stuff sponsors 2023 Effie Awards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion categories
The Comms Council has announced Stuff’s continued sponsorship of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion categories at the 2023 Effie Awards.
Movings & Shakings
Jordan Scott rejoins Veridooh
Jordan Scott, most recently Commercial Director at SeenThis, has rejoined Veridooh as Agency and Partnerships Director for Australia and New Zealand.
Partner articles
Media summit pairs up media and marketing leaders
The iMedia Modern Media Summit NZ, held from 25-27 October at the Hilton Lake Taupō, has adopted a unique partnered format.
StopPress exclusives
Day 1: Cannes Lions Highlights
As the official Aotearoa representative for Cannes Lions, the Comms Council takes us behind the scenes of this year’s event.
News
Federation and Variety NZ launch campaign supporting Kiwi kids without beds
Variety NZ is launching its Winter Appeal for 2023, developed by Federation, to raise money for warm beds and bedding for children living in poverty.
Campaigns
Tourism NZ and Special PR highlight NZ’s role as FIFA 2023 host
The landscapes of NZ are the setting of a game of football, designed to spotlight the country’s role as the host of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Events
First Five Rungs presents: The Agency Quiz Night
First Five Rungs has announced its next event ‘The First Five Rungs Agency Quiz Night’ in collaboration with NZME.
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Rare welcomes AI-powered team member kAIa
Rare, an independent brand strategy consultancy, is introducing an AI-powered team member called kAIa.
News
Special NZ wins Cannes Lions Grand Prix in Health and Wellness for Partners Life
Special NZ has had a remarkable start to Cannes week, clinching a coveted Grand Prix Lion in the esteemed Health and Wellness category.
Movings & Shakings
Unbound welcomes three new hires
Unbound has bolstered its team with three new hires.
News
Dementia NZ and Quantum Jump celebrate those living with dementia
Dementia NZ’s new awareness campaign via Quantum Jump shows that people living with dementia can still lead a full life.