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Special shortlisted for Adweek ‘International Agency of the Year’
Special is up for the ‘International Agency of the Year’ in Adweek’s premier end of year awards.
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One Plus One enlisted as Blackpearl Group’s PR partner
Blackpearl Group has appointed independent agency One Plus One Communications as its PR partner for its NZX listing.
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Game changing TAB campaign launched via Chemistry
TAB and Chemistry have teamed up to help prepare the country for the Football World Cup with a game-changing campaign to build the hype.
Opinion
The Black Ferns; The Brand
Strategist Seth Zwart takes a look at The Black Ferns tournament from an advertisers perspective and what it means for their brand moving forwards.
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Next chapter of The Warehouse’s Christmas campaign launched via DDB Group
DDB Group Aotearoa and The Warehouse are rolling out a free digital storybook which follows the adventures of Nigel the Nutcracker.
Movings & Shakings
Matt Field appointed as Go Media’s National Sales Director
Go Media has appointed of Matt Field as National Sales Director, to lead the sales team into the next phase of expansion.
News
Strong demand for commercial radio continues
Data released today found 3.6m New Zealanders listen to the radio every week with almost 3.4m of those tuning into commercial radio stations.
Movings & Shakings
Dentsu Creative adds firepower to account team
Dentsu Creative Aotearoa has promoted Evaan Miocevich to Head of Account Service and added Trina Miller as Senior Account Director.
News
Research shows Plan My Walk significantly impacting safety outdoors
Research conducted by the NZ Mountain Safety Council has found the Plan My Walk website and app has significantly impacted outdoor safety.
News
Westpac NZ and Spark Foundry spread water safety messages
Spark Foundry NZ is collaborating with Westpac NZ this summer on the banks’ latest campaign to help combat rising drowning numbers.
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Powerful new recruitment campaign launched for Department of Corrections via Stanley St
Facing a tight NZ employment market, the Department of Corrections and Stanley St set to work on a high-profile, multi-media recruitment campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Colenso BBDO bolsters Creative department
The Colenso BBDO Creative team is growing with the appointment of Isabel Snellen, Camille Gagnon, Jack Close and Zak Hawkins.
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Eyes and Ears appointed as video production partner for Auckland Council Group
Auckland Council Group has chosen Eyes and Ears to support Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited with video content.
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DDB Group and Macca’s serves up new summer campaign
McDonald’s is welcoming the warmer months with its latest campaign via DDB Group, showcasing how the season and Macca’s is better when shared.
News
Special promotes Hell Pizza’s Kiwi classic with a twist
Steak and cheese pies are as quintessentially Kiwi as wearing jandals in the winter. Now Hell Pizza is relaunching this classic delicacy with a twist.
News
Research finds young Kiwis are missing out on local content
NZ On Air’s ‘Where Are The Youth Audiences? 2022’ research finds that young Kiwis are missing out on local content & have misconceptions about it.
StopPress exclusives
So you want my job? Ian Hulme
Ian Hulme, Head of Digital Experience at Dentsu Creative Aotearoa, speaks about his role & shares the best piece of career advice he’s ever received.
Awards
Kāpiti wins October Kantar Ad Impact Award
The October Kantar Ad Impact Award goes to Kāpiti’s “Too Good To Share” advert. Discover why this ad was so impactful…
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Ogilvy NZ sheds new light on Pharmacy Degree
Ogilvy is shifting perceptions of a Pharmacy Degree by with a series of collab lab coats that pair local artists with Auckland University Alumni.
Movings & Shakings
Invivo welcomes two new hires to global marketing team
Two new hires, Gemma Fitzpatrick and Georgia Sanderson, are joining Invivo’s global marketing team and bringing with them a wealth of experience.
News
Colenso and Myhooman help singles find purrfect match
Colenso BBDO and Mars have created an alternative site that helps people find a cute companion in the form of a shelter animal from MyHooman.com.
Campaigns
The NZ Herald unleashes new brand campaign News Worth Knowing
The New Zealand Herald has launched a distinctive new brand campaign highlighting its promise to provide its audience with ‘news worth knowing’.
Partner articles
Find out where your social media stands against competitors
For real social media results, you need real-time data and insights. Zavy can help you see how you compare to your competitors & build your brand.
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M&C Saatchi campaign for Countdown highlights Christmas food
Food is the focus of Countdown’s campaign via M&C Saatchi this year, putting aside other festive features such as stockings, Santa and snowmen.
News
Te Radar and Federation team up to ‘#SueTheSea’
In an effort to reverse the effects of climate change in the Pacific Te Radar has taken drastic action by attempting to #SueTheSea.
Awards
Eleven PR and Sony PlayStation win gold at Pressies for “The GT7 Celebrity Race Off”
Eleven PR and Sony PlayStation’s campaign “The GT7 Celebrity Race Off” took out gold in the Best Media Partnership category a the 2022 Pressie Awards.
StopPress exclusives
Strong NZ audio landscape offers advertisers greater opportunity
Given the high affinity Kiwis have for audio, especially radio & podcasts, there’s plenty opportunity for advertisers to reach engaged audiences.
News
SBS Bank launches campaign via Abel Aotearoa
Less than a year into starting a NZ division, Abel has released its second campaign in Aotearoa – this time for iconic Southland bank – SBS Bank.
News
Now We Collide unveils rebrand for Cocentric
Now We Collide has worked with employee experience company Azuronaut on its rebrand to Cocentric along with new brand values & visual identity.
Awards
Special PR and AIDS Foundation win Grand Prix at Pressies for ‘Have You Heard What Bruce Did?’
Special PR and AIDS Foundation’s campaign won gold in Best Integrated Campaign and Non-profit as well as the coveted Grand Prix.