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ReachMedia to distribute NZME Community Newspapers across the country
ReachMedia has been selected as the nationwide distribution partner for New Zealand Media and Entertainment’s 15 community newspapers.
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oOh! and Auckland Transport unite for Maori Language Week
Auckland Transport and oOh!media have united to bring a slice of Te Reo Māori to the streets of Tāmaki Makaurau in light of Māori Language Week.
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JAZZ apple launches first global marketing campaign
T&G Global is rolling out the JAZZ apple brand’s first global marketing push with an innovative campaign created with Lachlan McPherson and Friends.
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Perceptive research shows this lockdown is significantly worse for business owners and execs
Perceptive’s latest COVID-19 Tracker Survey shows more than half of New Zealanders believe COVID-19 is having a negative impact on businesses.
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Kiwis turn to magazines in pandemic
New research shows Kiwis have turned to magazines during the pandemic, subscribing in greater numbers and spending longer with their favourite titles.
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NZ Herald readership growth hits new records
Kiwis are seeking the New Zealand Herald’s journalism in growing numbers, with the latest COVID crisis expected to boost readership numbers even more.
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Marketing Association takes DM Awards in new direction
New Zealand Marketing Association has announced that the NZ Direct Marketing Awards will no longer be run in its existing format in 2021/2022.
Partner articles
The heart of the Mattar: Bridging the gap between agency and immersive technology
Managing Director of tech studio Method, Sam Ramlu explains why brands & agencies are queuing up to adopt web-based augmented reality platform Mattar.
Opinion
Stereotypes in Storytelling – considerations and provocations
Stanley St’s Dan West and FCB’s Sue Kipling share their thoughts on stereotypes in storytelling, supported by research agency PureProfile.
Partner articles
Podcasting: The tremendous growth of audiences and the effectiveness of podcast advertising
In the last 18 months as we’ve navigated a global pandemic, New Zealand has seen tremendous growth in podcasting with audiences doubling in size.
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Stuff’s getting real with new ad campaign
To demonstrate the deep connection it has with New Zealanders, Stuff has launched a new B2B advertising campaign.
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Red Bull appoints Hearts & Science
Hearts & Science has announced its strategic alignment with Red Bull in New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Pure SEO appoints Head of Marketing
Tali Rose has been appointed by Pure SEO as the agency’s Head of Marketing.
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Kiwi appointed to global BBDO Creative Board for first time
Brigid Alkema has been named the first-ever female Kiwi to be appointed to the global BBDO Creative Board, restating NZ’s place in the creative world.
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BCG2 and Property Brokers team up
Indy agency BCG2 is now working with Property Brokers, a hugely successful real estate business with 850+ staff throughout provincial New Zealand.
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2021 Pressies: Call for entries
The Pressies is now in its fourth year and if 2021 has taught us anything, it’s the profound effect social media & PR has in and around our community.
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NZME partners with Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council (CCC) has chosen NZME as its media partner to support the hugely popular SummerTimes event series.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff appoints Chief Content Officer to executive team
Joanna Norris has been appointed by Stuff to the newly created executive position of Chief Content Officer.
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PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE signs a raft of new names
Local talent management agency PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE has announced five new names to its books, welcoming actors, gold medal Olympians and a radio host.
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The Face Place unveils new campaign
Leading cosmedicine clinic The Face Place has launched a new marketing campaign, ‘We Break Stigmas’, including a new website by Powerhouse.
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RUN creates ‘full circle’ campaign for Ako Mātātupu
Māori-owned creative agency RUN has launched a campaign for Ako Mātātupu (Teach First NZ), which runs for eight weeks across digital, radio and print.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks appoints Director of News and Talk
Dallas Gurney has been appointed by MediaWorks as the company’s new Director of News and Talk.
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DDB/ Tribal and Johnnie Walker help to keep our dads’ stories alive
Tribal / DDB and Johnnie Walker are helping to keep our dads’ stories alive for generations through a unique Father’s Day campaign.
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Noel Leeming and TBWA team up to find that perfect Father’s Day gift
Continuing the theme of Olympic sponsorship work, the ad shows a passionate Noel Leeming expert helping a mother & son find the perfect gift for dad.
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Steinlager and DDB launch Alt Blacks campaign
Steinlager and DDB Group Aotearoa NZ have teamed up with the All Blacks to launch the Steinlager Alt Blacks: a team of 23 legendary everyday Kiwis.
Campaigns
TBWA and The Warehouse give a shout out to all the dads
TBWA\New Zealand and The Warehouse ask us to spare a thought for the Dads, in a new spot celebrating all Dad does this Father’s Day.
Movings & Shakings
Shout adds weight as new media channels come online
Shout has added two key members to its growing sales team. Jay Drew has joined as Senior Account Manager from Mediacom & Olivia Innes from TVNZ.
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Kevin Kenrick to step down as Chief Executive of TVNZ
TVNZ Chief Executive, Kevin Kenrick has advised the Board of his intention to step down after more than nine years in the role.
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The Spinoff reaches 12-month record high
Across the month of August, The Spinoff saw visitor numbers climb to a 12-month high, recording 1.5 million visitors and 4.2 million pageviews.
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Ogilvy PR launches in New Zealand
The Ogilvy Network NZ has announced the launch of Ogilvy PR in New Zealand.