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Tradie software Fergus appoints Republik
Fergus Software Ltd has appointed full-service Freemans Bay indie Republik to manage its business in NZ, Australia and the UK, effective immediately.
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Magazine readership and sales up
Magazine readership is up strongly in Nielsen results out today – and a separate retail report shows Kiwis are buying more local magazines.
News
Chemistry wins ONEPURE Artesian Water account
Westhaven indie agency Chemistry has been appointed by ONEPURE Artesian Water as its brand and outsourced marketing partner – without a pitch.
Movings & Shakings
NZME strengthens South Island commercial team
NZME is expanding its presence in the South Island with Ben Harris as Christchurch GM & current GM Matt Bowness leading the South Island agency team.
News
Hell Pizza launches new campaign via Yarn
New creative indie agency Yarn and Hell Pizza have teamed up to launch a tongue-in-cheek support line to help us stay hooked on Smokey Brisket pizza.
Opinion
TikTok: Do I Really Need to Learn ANOTHER Channel? Sorry, Yes.
You could forgive any marketer suffering from a case of platform fatigue who might be asking themselves, “Do I really need to bother?”
News
OMD confirms 2degrees media account win
As previously reported on StopPress in May, OMD has confirmed the win of the 2degrees media account following a competitive pitch.
StopPress exclusives
Turners Cars takes out Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award
May saw the airing of a good range of new commercials, including new master-branding ads, some brand building ads and TVCs featuring the introductions of new offerings.…
News
HYPER rebrands, drops ‘media’
After almost 11 years, specialist retail marketing agency and media owner Hypermedia is rebranding to better reflect its offer to the market.
Features
Global clout, local mindset. Ogilvy Network NZ appoints Kelly-Ann Maxwell as CEO
An exclusive interview with the newly appointed CEO of Ogilvy Network NZ Kelly-Ann Maxwell on repositioning the agency for the local market.
Movings & Shakings
Ogilvy Network NZ announce new senior leadership team
Kelly-Ann Maxwell named CEO Ogilvy Network NZ, & more appointments including Group Creative Directors and Customer Experience and Innovation Director.
News
KOJO expands into New Zealand with Wolfcast acquisition
National creative studio KOJO has announced the acquisition of New Zealand-based boutique sports presentation business Wolfcast.
News
Special launches MND campaign
For Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day, MND New Zealand’s launched an integrated campaign via Special Group to raise awareness & encourage donations.
News
Culture&Theory wins Integria Healthcare account
Following strategic brand work for Integria Healthcare, Culture&Theory has been appointed as the company’s lead agency for the AUS and NZ markets.
Movings & Shakings
Maverick Digital bolsters senior leadership team
Auckland-based tourism marketing agency Maverick Digital continues its growth trajectory with the appointments of Grant Colquhoun and Stu Lill.
News
Globox Digital, Hamilton City Council partner to see Claudelands Arena renamed
A new partnership between Waikato-based DOOH media company Globox Digital & Hamilton City Council will see Claudelands Arena renamed later this year.
Campaigns
oOh! gets behind Men’s Health Week
It’s Men’s Health Week, and oOh!media is getting behind the cause by encouraging men to take a one-minute online test to check in on their health.
Movings & Shakings
Mi9 welcomes Programmatic Manager
Premium digital media provider Mi9 has announced that Vinay Shriyan has joined the team as Programmatic Manager.
News
NZ Opera appoints Federation
The New Zealand Opera has appointed Federation as its lead agency in the country for brand, creative, strategy and design, effective immediately.
News
New production company Joy Inc launches
Seasoned commercial filmmakers Jess Milne, Tim Parsons and Craig Henderson have joined forces to launch new production company, Joy Inc.
Movings & Shakings
JCDecaux makes two senior sales appointments
Two senior sales leaders have been appointed by JCDecaux with Matt Kum as National Sales Manager – Airport & David Carran as Senior Account Director.
News
Patrick Gower: On P smashes ratings
Almost half a million Kiwis tuned in last night for the latest doco in award-winning Newshub journalist Patrick Gower’s series, Patrick Gower: On P.
Movings & Shakings
Exsurgo announces new COO
Kiwi neuroscience company Exsurgo has appointed experienced Senior Engineering Executive Jiva Muthu as Chief Operating Officer.
Campaigns
NZ Aids Foundation, FCB fight discrimination with new campaign
For International Pride month, NZAF challenges Kiwis to Sweat with Pride by exercising for 21 minutes daily to raise money for the Rainbow community.
News
LENS Outdoor launches LENS Rover
LENS Outdoor has rolled out the newest site testing technology for the out-of-home sector – an industry first portable audience measurement tool.
Movings & Shakings
YoungShand expands Creative Team
Indie agency YoungShand has bolstered its Creative Team with the addition of Hannah Habgood as Head of Copy and Julie Spedding as Senior Art Director.
News
Hearts & Science CEO’s vision turns into gold
Hearts & Science NZ’s CEO Jane Stanley has picked up first place at this year’s Woman Leading Change Awards for building an agency during COVID-19.
News
Dementia Auckland encourages Kiwis to Light the Darkness
Quantum Jump and Dementia Auckland have created a campaign focusing on a moment of joy at one of the most challenging times: a light in the darkness.
News
New campaign from SkyCity
SkyCity has launched a new brand campaign, ‘Feel it’, with creative by Big Communications and media led by Wavemaker.
Movings & Shakings
Film Construction adds another new director to the roster
Auckland-based production company Film Construction has announced that “exceptional talent” Ayla Amano is joining the family of filmmakers.