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Mini MBA spot up for grabs thanks to oOh!
As oOh!media New Zealand takes Calibre to the streets, the company is offering one industry professional the chance to win a spot on a top marketing…
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Flight Digital strengthens leadership team
Independent digital agency Flight Digital has beefed up its leadership with the addition of former Isobar New Zealand CEO Ian Howard and tech entrepreneur Taylor Abernethy-Newman…
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Verizon Media Academy returns for 2021
Verizon Media has opened nominations to its industry-leading talent programme, Verizon Media Academy. The expanded programme returns for its third year, providing the next generation of…
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Asia Pacific Effie Awards names two new Heads of Jury
Effie Asia Pacific has announced Alex Lubar, President of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific and Erica Kerner, SVP, Head of Marketing Strategy & Partnerships, Commercial at ONE…
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New data shows ad market recovery continues
New Zealand’s advertising market has rebounded strongly from recent Covid-related declines, finishing the year on a high by reporting a 10.4 percent increase in December ad…
Movings & Shakings
Discovery NZ welcomes six new hires
Discovery NZ has made half a dozen key hires to its commercial division, among which is Jas Gierlinski, who has been appointed General Manager – Agency. …
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Mango and New Balance step into partnership
New Balance has appointed Mango Communications as its PR agency following a competitive pitch process. The agency is now responsible for leading all media and influencer…
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Ads of the week: February 5
This week’s ads involve chickens, carpet and cringeworthy tourist snaps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUf0tFbDk54&feature=emb_logo Who is it for: Tom Davies and Lee Stapleton (Thundercock) for Goju Why we like…
Movings & Shakings
Energi adds to leadership team
Energi Advertising New Zealand have made their first new appointment for 2021, with Charlotte Wills joining the leadership team in the capacity as Account Director. Currently…
News
Countdown launches retail media business Cartology
Cartology New Zealand, Countdown’s new stand-alone retail media business, has launched with a focus on connecting with customers at the moments that matter. “Cartology” refers to…
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BRITA campaign encourages households to reduce plastic waste
A new campaign from water filtration company BRITA demonstrates that filtered tastes just as good as the bottled stuff. The brand’s latest ANZ marketing campaign, As…
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We Are Pead appointed by Villa Maria
After a competitive pitch, Villa Maria has appointed We Are Pead as its new PR agency partner, with Pead coming on board to strengthen the brand’s…
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2nd Chance Charlie returns to Three, kicking off search for rugby stars
Three and 2degrees have teamed up again with TBWANZ and IKON for the second season of TV series 2nd Chance Charlie, which has been rebooted with…
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100% Pure New Zealand tackles cliché travel photos
For those who have seen it all before, 100% Pure New Zealand has launched a new social campaign encouraging Kiwis to do – and share –…
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Epson and comedy legend team up for new campaign
Epson has partnered with comedy legend Jimeoin to launch a nationwide campaign for its EcoTank range of cartridge-free printers. The new campaign incorporates multiple channels including…
Movings & Shakings
New Clemenger Group CEO announced
Clemenger Group New Zealand has announced that Strahan Wallis is to become CEO of the company. The move follows current CEO, Jim Gall’s return to Australia…
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Carpet Mill emphasises homegrown quality with new campaign
Production company Digital Masters have released their latest TVC for Carpet Mill, after the popular Kiwi brand decided to change up their marketing for the first…
Features
Year in Review: Chris Long, Rainger & Rolfe
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the year that was. Here’s what Chris Long, Creative Director at Rainger &…
Movings & Shakings
Energise appoints Marketing Manager
Specialist B2B communications agency Energise is starting off 2021 with a new senior level team appointment. The Parnell-based agency has welcomed Melissa Semmens as Marketing Manager. …
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Goju’s new campaign challenges wellness-woke Kiwis
Small (but mighty) wellness drink brand Goju has released a new social campaign challenging health fanatics to try their potently healthy shots. Created by freelance creative…
StopPress exclusives
Year in Review: Chris Riley, GroupM New Zealand
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the year that was. Here’s what Chris Riley, CEO at GroupM New Zealand,…
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2020 YouTube Ads Leaderboard for NZ released
The 2020 New Zealand YouTube Ads Leaderboard has been announced, showcasing the top 10 ads from the year that was. The YouTube Ads Leaderboard showcases the…
Partner articles
Zavy + StopPress Social Scoreboard: Conscious reset – Kiwis’ rising optimism in 2021
On New Year’s Eve as Kiwis huddled around their campfires, took in firework displays and made soon to be discarded resolutions there was a sense of…
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ReachMedia signs Spotlight
ReachMedia has landed a new client Spotlight a big player in the letterbox marketing space in New Zealand. As part of the new relationship, Spotlight will…
Awards
The Stoppies 2020: All the Winners
The votes are in! StopPress readers have had their say and we’ve got all The Stoppies 2020 results. While the challenges of 2020 and Covid-19 meant…
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Out of Home looks forward to 2021
The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) has reported strong revenue quarterly growth in Q4 2020, up 49 percent on Q3, with members noting the…
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Nestlé, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ introduce ‘Dipcoms’
We all know that Kiwi Onion Dip is a must-have at summer gatherings, and now Nestlé and Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand have created a series…
Partner articles
YoungShand looks to the future
Indie creative agency, YoungShand, is reimagining the advertising arena with their unique blend of curiosity, humanity and innovation. If anything, Covid-19 and the challenges of 2020…
Movings & Shakings
Onfire Design appoints Account Manager
Due to expanding business in Australia and Asia, Takapuna-based specialist branding and packaging design agency Onfire Design has hired a new Account Manager. Jade Woods, previously…
Movings & Shakings
Colenso MD Scott Coldham departs agency
After 15 years with Colenso BBDO, five as its Managing Director, Scott Coldham has announced he is leaving the agency to take on a new set…