Movings & Shakings
Flying Fish adds two new comedy directors to roster
Flying Fish has recently expanded its talented roster to include two accomplished comedy directors – Jesse James McElroy and Sam Kristofski.
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HYPER switches on programmatic trading with Hivestack
HYPER has announced a new partnership with Hivestack, a leading independent programmatic digital out of home ad tech company.
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Special NZ shortlisted in Cannes Titanium Lions for Partners Life ‘Last Performance’
Cannes Lions most prestigious award, the Dan Wieden Titanium Lions, has released the shortlist for 2023, with Special NZ scoring a spot on the list.
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New purpose driven social media app launches in NZ
WeAre8, a new purpose driven social media platform, is now available in Aotearoa New Zealand following successful launches in the UK and Australia.
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Creating an integrated partnership campaign fit for a King
We catch up with GM of Blacksand Partnerships Aaron Dawson to find out what went into creating the integrated partnership campaign, ‘Like A King’.
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Point Media finds its Momentum
Independent Auckland media agency, Point Media, is rebranding to Momentum.
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Nielsen NZ appoints Amanda Lane as new Media Measurement Director
Amanda Lane has joined Nielsen’s New Zealand Commercial Team as Director of Media Measurement.
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Special works with The Glue Society to kick up a stink for Better Packaging Co.
To mark World Environment Day, Better Packaging Co. have plopped a four-meter-high poo made of plastic pollution on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.
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Lumo and Metservice partnership harnesses the weather
LUMO Digital Outdoor and MetService have partnered up to offer brands weather signals to determine creative and ad-serving decisions for DOOH.
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AA Pet Insurance and Quantum Jump ask ‘What’s in a name?’
AA Pet Insurance, in collaboration with Quantum Jump, is exploring the age-old question famously posed by Shakespeare: ‘What’s in a name?’
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Speight’s and DDB Group Aotearoa toast mateship with new campaign
DDB Aotearoa has unveiled its newest installment of the Good on Ya Mate initiative: ‘The Speech’ for Speight’s in a celebration of modern mateship.
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Bastion Shine and Skills create ‘Skills Alley’ at MSD job fair
Skills Group and the Ministry of Social Development joined forces this week at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau to host an expansive job fair.
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Wētā Workshop, MediaWorks and MBM ‘troll’ the norm with launch of 3DOOH billboards
Passengers passing through Wellington Airport may get quite the shock as they set eyes on a troll meddling with the departure boards.
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NZ Radio Awards 2023 celebrate local radio talent
The 2023 NZ Radio Awards, held by the Radio Broadcasters Association, showcased the talent and accomplishments within New Zealand’s radio industry.
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Discussion: AI and the future of shoppable content
Event: How will the rise of AI change the way in which people shop online and brands connect with consumers?
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New leadership group for Stuff revealed
Stuff has taken a bold step towards the future, appointing a new CEO and introducing three Managing Director positions.
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Subscription PR service CHPR launches in AUS and NZ
Clear Hayes Consulting, leading experts in marketing to marketers, has introduced a PR service called CHPR.
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Go Media takes centre-stage with sponsorships and launch of WLG digital screen train platform network
Go Media is on a mission to become a household name. StopPress finds out why it’s time to tell their story.
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Four Square wins April Kantar Ad Impact Award
Returning to TV after almost two-decades, Four Square takes out the April 2023 Kantar Ad Impact Award with their ad “The King’s Feast”.
Features
A Q&A with Rainger & Rolfe’s Creative Director Kelly Putter
Kelly Putter, Rainger & Rolfe’s Creative Director, delves into his experiences in the agency world down-under.
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Villa Maria launches biggest ever global brand campaign with FEDERATION
Villa Maria, known for its bold and iconic NZ wines, has recently unveiled its most extensive global brand campaign to date via FEDERATION.
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OMD wins NZME Imprint competition celebrating innovative print advertising
Media agency OMD, has emerged as the winner of NZME’s competition honouring innovative print advertising.
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Trade Me and Bachelorette star launch ‘Break Up Starter Packs’ via Special PR
Bachelorette star Lily McManus is inspiring Kiwis to move on from their exes with ‘Break Up Starter Packs’ thanks to a partnership with Trade Me.
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Unlocking the power of digital content
Leading provider of digital content solutions, VideoTaxi, is revolutionising the way content is created, managed, and distributed.
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57 Million Good Impressions donated by Go Media’s clients
One year into launching Good Impressions Go Media has announced that 57 million impressions have been donated to 12 deserving organisations.
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Sustainability a priority for WOO Global Congress
Sustainability will be one of the top items on the agenda at the World Out of Home Organization Global Congress in Lisbon from June 7-9.
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GroupM NZ appoints John Halpin as CEO
GroupM has announced the appointment of John Halpin as the new CEO of GroupM New Zealand.
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SYSCA reveal their universe via Daylight
Kiwi media company, Shit You Should Care About has today revealed their universe through a new website and rebrand.
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LUMO partners with Tribe to activate real-time sports data in DOOH
LUMO has announced a strategic partnership with Tribe, a mobile app designed to bring sports enthusiasts together in dynamic online communities.
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Phantom and The Boys blast themselves onto global OOH awards shortlist
The traffic-stopping special build for Amazon Prime’s season 3 launch of The Boys has won global recognition at the 2023 WOOH awards.