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Upgrade your social media strategy with this free new tool from Zavy
Social media brand intelligence platform Zavy has recently launched a new Benchmark Calculator that aims to take the guesswork out of social.
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Capital’s newspaper reveals name change
With a rich history spanning over 158 years, the The Dominion Post will be shedding the “Dominion” from its name and relaunching itself as “The Post”.
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Colenso BBDO continues string of victories at Clio Awards
Colenso BBDO has emerged as the top-performing agency from New Zealand at the 2023 Clio Awards held in New York City after a series of wins this year.
Movings & Shakings
DDB Aotearoa promotes three to new roles
DDB Aotearoa has announced the promotion of three of its employees to the roles of Creative Director, Lead Business Partner and Business Partner.
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Special’s winning streak: Behind the Grand AXIS and a golden haul
StopPress finds out how Special’s creative masterpieces, which turned heads at this years AXIS Awards, came to be.
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Rising stars: Unpacking the winning strategies of the 2023 Young Lions competition
StopPress caught up with the winners of 2023 Young Lions Competition whose ingenuity on paper and media creativity impressed the judges.
Movings & Shakings
Mango welcomes four new hires
Mango Aotearoa is bringing in four fresh faces to bolster its PR team with the addition of an Account Director and three Account Managers.
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Method brings history to life for Paihia’s bicentennial commemorations
To mark Pahia200, local iwi, and the Paihia Historical Legacy Society have teamed up with Method to bring history to life.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks bolsters OOH team with three new hires
MediaWorks has enhanced its OOH specialism with three new senior appointments.
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The Goat Farm launches big campaign for tiny house maker
The Goat Farm and Sneakers Media, have launched a nationwide multi-platform campaign for HouseMe, a manufacturer of tiny homes.
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Sky announces free-to-air coverage of Rugby World Cup 2023 on Prime
Sky, the holder of RWC 2023 broadcast rights in NZ, has revealed that Prime will air the tournament’s free-to-air coverage.
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‘Paws Off’ campaign calls for CMOs support to protect pets
TBWA\NZ, Southern Cross Pet Insurance and the NZVA, has introduced Paws Off – a freely available warning symbol designed to protect pets.
The one thing smart co.’s are running with their digital marketing
A frank look at why the digital native in your business may not be the your sole source of reliable truth on the high performance marketing front.
Movings & Shakings
Pead expands leadership team as agency grows
Pead, a communications and PR agency, has strengthened its leadership team by promoting Jack Wheeler to the position of Partner – Corporate.
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NZME named exclusive broadcaster for Vitality Netball World Cup 2023
NZME has been named as the exclusive radio broadcaster of the Vitality Netball World Cup 2023.
Movings & Shakings
Hollie Wright joins BBT as new Account Manager
Development and CX agency BBT has recently welcomed new Account Manager, Hollie Wright.
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ASA supports online gambling review following pulled 22Bet ads
ASA says it supports a review of the Gambling Act after Google removed 22Bet ads from YouTube due to a complaint to the DIA.
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Entries for 2023 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards open now
The Radio Bureau is calling for audio artisans to enter for 2023 ORCA to make a name for themselves and showcase their radio talents.
Movings & Shakings
Spark Foundry NZ invests in client offering
Spark Foundry NZ has bolstered its client offering, appointing Sophie Radford as well as promoting Kelly Rosnell and Paul Hamilton to Client Partners.
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Urban List and Animates partner on one-stop shop for pet owners
Urban List, a prominent lifestyle publisher, has partnered with Animates, the top pet retail store in New Zealand, to introduce Urban List Pets.
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MediaWorks appoints new Outdoor Director
MediaWorks has appointed Brad Morgan to the newly created executive role of Outdoor Director, marking the importance of OOH to the company’s future.
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In Motion launches SIXT campaign with top snow talent
In Motion and The Beards rose to the occasion to deliver a premium campaign for SIXT, overcoming a logistical challenge in the creative brief.
Features
OMD turns 25: Keeping ahead of the trends in a rapidly evolving media landscape
OMD NZ CEO Nigel Douglas delves into the secret behind the agency’s success following the media network’s 25th anniversary.
Movings & Shakings
Stuart Dickinson appointed as Chief Executive of Vista Group
Vista Group International has announced the appointment of accomplished global technology executive Stuart Dickinson as its new Chief Executive.
Movings & Shakings
People of Influence team up with Socialites Group
Socialites Group have announced that Auckland based talent agency People of Influence will join its family of businesses.
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KidsCan appoints The Monkeys Aotearoa
The Monkeys Aotearoa has been appointed as creative and strategic agency of record for KidsCan kicking off 2023 with back-to-back campaigns.
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Colenso BBDO on rebuilding a creative team and getting back to winning ways
Following a raft of wins at the 2023 Axis Awards, we speak with the Colenso BBDO’s CCO Simon Vicars about making this award-winning work.
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Government announces significant funding boost for public media
The Government has announced a significant boost to NZ’s publicly funded media to ensure Kiwis have access to world-class content.
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Comms Council calls for Inspiring Individual Award nominations
The search is on for inspiring leaders as the Comms Council and Warner Bros. Discovery invite nominations for the Inspiring Individual Award.
Partner articles
The power of purpose-driven alignment: The Forever House helps lay the foundations for a greener future
Stuff is partnering with the Ara Education Charitable Trust to help breathe new life into an old home, in a sustainable way.