Awards
Kiwi agencies celebrate Campaign Agency of the Year wins
The awards, presented on December 9, recognise industry excellence across media, marketing and PR in the Asia-Pacific region.
Campaigns
Meet Alan P: L&P and DDB Aotearoa launch Small Town Genius
L&P is back with a new brand platform, Small town genius, created by Coca-Cola Oceania with support from DDB.
Awards
Sophie Moloney wins Chief Executive Of The Year at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards
Sky is celebrating its leader Sophie Moloney winning Chief Executive of the Year at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards.
Campaigns
Ikea, Mindshare and Go Media pull off NZ’s first full-network takeover
Ikea has launched a nationwide OOH campaign in partnership with Mindshare, executed across Go Media’s full digital network.
Movings & Shakings
Motion Sickness recruits top talent to fuel trans-Tasman growth
Motion Sickness has welcomed a string of new hires in strategy, creative and client service as it expands across the Tasman.
Movings & Shakings
Contagion welcomes Jake Calder to the team
Contagion is excited to announce the appointment of Jake Calder as digital performance and innovation lead.
Campaigns
Ikea marks its arrival in Aotearoa with ‘Ikea, everywhere’
With just a few days into opening, Ikea has launched a localised market-entry campaign, ‘Ikea, everywhere’.
Partner articles
Digital rewards made simple with iGoDirect
Keeping your customers happy is about to get much easier for Kiwi businesses, with high-tech rewards and promotions platform iGoDirect.
News
Ikea open in Aotearoa
It’s been almost a decade coming, but Ikea is officially open in Aotearoa. StopPress deputy editor Zahra Shahtahmasebi was at the December 4 launch party. The trip came with a hot dog and a Djungelskog.
Media
Prominent rural broadcasters join forces
Andy Thompson and Sarah Perriam-Lampp will join forces to launch an innovative, multimedia rural radio show in 2026.
Campaigns
Crusaders launches new brand platform
Crusaders, in partnership with Plato, has launched a major brand platform celebrating the people at the heart of the club.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks updates local line-ups in Manawatū, Wairarapa and Rotorua
MediaWorks has announced major regional programming changes for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to a strong local presence.
News
IMANZ celebrates 2025 with new annual awards show
On December 3, Independent Media Agencies NZ held its end of year Connect Event, hosting 180 of its members and partners at MediaWorks.
Campaigns
Love Taupō joins the Ikea craze
LOVE Taupō partnered with Christchurch agency Make to creatively join the ‘Ikea mania’ sweeping Auckland this week.
Movings & Shakings
NZME appoints David Linklater as editor of Driven Car Guide
NZME has appointed David Linklater as editor of DRIVEN Car Guide, as the publication continues to expand across print, digital and video.
StopPress exclusives
How Juliet Peterson is shaping Sky’s future: What the new combined portfolio means for advertisers
Sky’s Juliet Peterson reveals new ad opportunities, expanded reach and digital innovation following the Discovery NZ acquisition.
Accounts
Lassoo Media builds momentum with four major wins
Following its Media Agency of the Year win at the 2025 Beacons Awards, Lassoo Media has secured four new major accounts.
Awards
Entries open for 2026 IHAC Awards
Entries are now open for the In-House Agency Council’s annual awards, celebrating in-house and hybrid creativity across the Tasman.
News
Together celebrates Independents’ Day as new government rules come into effect
Independent media agency Together names December 1 “Independents’ Day” as new Government Procurement rules come into effect.
Media
The Bakery Collective and Veterans’ Affairs release Finding our Way Back
Finding Our Way Back is a short documentary following three veterans as they navigate the challenges of life beyond service.
Awards
Google announces 2025 Agency Excellence Award winners
Google has announced the winners of its 2025 Agency Excellence Awards, honouring exceptional, innovative use of its advertising tools.
Movings & Shakings
818 grows team and announces new team structure
818 announces a refreshed team structure and new hire, strengthening its publicity services across music, events, touring and screen.
Accounts
Goodman Fielder picks Together as media agency
The appointment is the beginning of a refreshed approach to media for Goodman Fielder, placing effectiveness, creative bravery at the centre.
News
Omnicom-IPG merger sees 4,000 jobs cut, DDB and FCB brands retired
The Omnicom and Interpublic merger is making global headlines again, confirming that the DDB, FCB and MullenLowe brands will be retired.
News
The Pond closes doors as owner launches horse racing business
Owner and talent director Leighton Howl says it’s time he made a personal change and returns to his love for competitive sport.
Campaigns
Festive triptych billboard brings “Season’s Greetings” to life for New World
New World Pt. Chevalier unveils a festive triptych billboard created in just four days, showcasing a playful “Season’s Greetings” twist.
Campaigns
Hard Rated brings the heat across the ditch again with new stunts and activations
Hard Rated brings its bold Aussie energy to NZ with a cheeky campaign to lure a Kiwi home, marking the RTD brand’s launch across Aotearoa.
Movings & Shakings
BcgCrave appoints industry heavyweight Kate Lines as managing director
BcgCrave appoints Kate Lines as managing director, with founder Daniel Hopkirk becoming CEO as the agency expands across NZ and Australia.
Campaigns
ANZ kicks off Auckland FC’s second season with locker room activation
ANZ Bank New Zealand has brought football to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to kick off Auckland FC’s second season.
Awards
Thompson Spencer takes out B&T Aotearoa Agency of the Year
Independent full-funnel agency Thompson Spencer has been named the first-ever winner of B&T’s Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year.