Movings & Shakings
Newshub appoints daytime presenter roles
Oriini Kaipara has been welcomed by Newshub as host of Newshub Live at 4.30PM, joined by Mitch McCann as presenter of Newshub Live at 11.30AM.
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Air NZ, dentsu team up for cutting-edge dynamic creative solution
When Air New Zealand flight NZ4376 took to the skies, 50 children from Koru Care Charitable Trust NZ enjoyed a special plane trip.
Features
The Return of the Prodigal Son
Mark Cochrane’s appointment as CEO Saatchi & Saatchi NZ signals a certain expectation for the agency. I ask the man himself what the future holds…
News
King St expands digital service to help SMEs
Hamilton’s leading full-service agency has launched a new digital product, S2, aimed specifically at helping SMEs navigate the complex digital world.
Partner articles
Powershop proves the power of a strong brand
For a demonstration of creativity’s potential to brand-build & generate sales, look no further than a dinner party attended by a big pink energy ball.
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Mango grows corporate portfolio
Leading NZ software businesses Propellerhead and sister company Avid AML have appointed Mango Aotearoa to provide corporate communications expertise.
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Accenture Interactive launch The Monkeys with the appointment of Justin Mowday and Damon Stapleton
Accenture Interactive has announced the opening of The Monkeys in New Zealand, appointing Justin Mowday as CEO & Lead Accenture Interactive NZ and Damon Stapleton as…
Movings & Shakings
Paul Shale to leave his role as CEO at FCB
Paul Shale has been in the FCB CEO position for almost three years, and will be leaving on June 1 “to pursue other challenges”.
Movings & Shakings
Jens Monsees steps down as CEO of WPP AUNZ
Jens Monsees has taken the decision to step down following the initial transition from a public company to a fully integrated business within WPP.
Movings & Shakings
DDB Aotearoa looks for new CEO and CCO
DDB Aotearoa has officially announced the departure of Group CEO Justin Modway and Chief Creative Officer Damon Stapleton.
News
Justin Mowday and Damon Stapleton to depart DDB
HotPress News: Big announcement set to come out of DDB on the two high-level departures.
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Air NZ reputation flies highest despite travel restrictions
Despite COVID decimating overseas travel, Air NZ’s reputation has landed it on top of Colmar Brunton’s Corporate Reputation Index 2021 again.
Partner articles
RIP: Pods, New Zealand’s favourite snack
Kiwis love snacks. As a nation, we love to sound off in the comments about niche Kiwi confectionary and fast-food items.
News
FEDERATION, Auckland Transport encourage Kiwis to ‘’Have a Mobile Moment’’
Auckland Transport and FEDERATION have teamed up to release a new behaviour change campaign encouraging drivers to have a “Mobile Moment”.
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Pitchblack, Hyper Ride scoop top Paper Planes prize
A simple footprint by Pitchblack for Hyper Ride proved to be the perfect fit (and proved that size matters) for the 2021 Paper Planes competition.
Partner articles
New Zealanders have become more conscious consumers, how are you adapting?
Kiwis have become more mindful of their choices, and this has changed the way they approach what they buy and consume.
StopPress exclusives
Pizza Hut takes out April Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award
Pizza Hut’s ‘Introducing the Yumpire’ advert showcases a sharp storyline, vibrant visuals and keeps the audience hooked throughout.
News
VMLY&R, Defence Force Recruiting launch brand campaign
In its first major brand campaign since Defence Force Recruiting returned to the agency, VMLY&R has created ‘Your life, plus Army Reserve’.
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New documentary trailer from Fish&Clips
Fish&Clips have dived into the world of gaming with a documentary trailer for the launch of RocketWerkz and CEO Dean Hall’s latest video game.
Movings & Shakings
Culture&Theory poaches Stanley St CCO
Culture&Theory have nabbed Stanley Street’s multi-award-winning CCO Regan Grafton to head up their creative offering, effective August 3.
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Garage Project gets dirty
Hello and Garage Project have launched a new digital out of home campaign to promote the brewery’s new craft seltzer, Dirty Water.
Movings & Shakings
True bolsters creative department
A new creative duo, Jess Reihana and Antony Wilson, have joined True’s creative ranks as Senior Creatives, effective immediately.
News
Arvida, Augusto partner on new offering
Augusto has partnered with retirement and aged care provider Arvida for the launch of their latest campaign, Good Friends.
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Sensory and innovation agency Futurescape rebrands
Leading provider of product sensory evaluation research in NZ and Australia, IMAGINE RESEARCH – previously Futurescape Global – has been rebranded.
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Shake-up at Stanley St creative, senior School Road resignation and dentsu tipped for TVNZ account
It’s me Shady Lowdown, here’s my news: Resignations at Stanley St and School Road Publishing, and big media account wins for dentsu and OMD.
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FCB ‘gets noticed’ at the Beacon Awards, and all the exclusive reaction from the winners
FCB Media was the big winner at the 2021 Beacon Awards, taking home a total of 11 Golds. We have reaction from all the main winners on the night.
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Tourism Holdings Limited partners with Uprise
Uprise has recently partnered with thl (Tourism Holdings Limited) to be their SEM and SEO agency for ANZ RV Rentals & Sales.
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New build for Your Home and Garden
Your Home and Garden launches new website as part of a new digital strategy by owner Are Media.
Movings & Shakings
Changes to Dunedin’s The Hits Breakfast
NZME has announced that long-serving Dunedin radio host Callum Procter will be returning to a new and expanded The Hits Breakfast show.
News
DDB, TRACK win Farmlands
DDB and TRACK Aotearoa have been awarded the business of Farmlands, appointing both agencies to lead its brand, creative and data-driven marketing.