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Yet another top accolade for Special Group
If you’re one of the other creative agencies in New Zealand this new is probably getting a little old – yet another major awards win for…
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More magazines: Publishers upbeat about latest readership figures
The latest magazine readership insights released today by Nielsen (Q4 2019 – Q3 2020) reveal a great story of success for magazines in 2020. This, despite the…
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NZ Herald audience numbers smash record levels
It’s been the most extraordinary of news years and Kiwis have turned to sources they trust – the result being the New Zealand Herald’s overall print-digital…
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Air New Zealand and Pitchblack deliver surprise Christmas activation
It’s been a tough year for New Zealanders young and old, so, to lift spirits and share the love, creative agency Pitchblack and Air New Zealand…
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Special achievement for NZ agency across the ditch
Last week Special Group was named New Zealand Agency of the Year at the B&T Awards in Sydney. The Awards Night on November 20 saw the…
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Have you tried PLAY NZ yet?
In a year where so much brand marketing went out the window, and despite international borders being closed, Tourism New Zealand nailed a new concept by…
Opinion
Forget everything you thought you knew about out of home
The massive technological leaps we’ve seen in 2020 are about to revolutionise media into the future. Here, Arnaud Calonne, New Zealand sales director at Verizon Media,…
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Battle of the Brains: Who is now leading?
The most recent battle in the Battle of the Brains has been completed and TRA continue to lead the way with a score of 298 points! …
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Kiwis make big plans to explore local destinations this summer
Warmer weather and longer days see a sense of optimism in the air. After a challenging 2020 there is a strong feeling of hope and anticipation…
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Sky NZ lands media partnership with Van Gogh Alive
With art and entertainment at the heart of Sky NZ, it was only natural for the company to work alongside the Van Gogh Alive experience as…
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JCDecaux sells 50% of Calibre to oOh!media
JCDecaux and oOh!media have announced an agreement where the JCDecaux developed Out of Home audience measurement platform, Calibre, will be jointly owned by both parties. The…
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TVNZ announces blockbuster America’s Cup coverage
This summer, TVNZ is bringing Kiwis all the action on and off the water with exclusive coverage of the 36th America’s Cup. The jam-packed summer of…
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oOh! celebrates Kiwi kids’ art with new initiative
To round off a challenging 2020 and inject some local spirit, oOh!media has launched a new project giving Kiwi kids the opportunity to have their artwork…
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Barfoot & Thompson appoints Together
Together has announced its latest client – Barfoot & Thompson – after being appointed as the new retained media agency for the leading real estate company.…
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Toyota, Saatchi & Saatchi NZ launch 2021 Hilux campaign
Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand and Toyota have unveiled a multi-channel campaign for the new 2021 Hilux that celebrates the connection between friends and the strong…
Features
In honour of World TV Day
StopPress takes a trip down memory lane – pre-Netflix and Chill – to revisit some of the most memorable TVCs from the 80s, 90s and early…
Movings & Shakings
New Zealand Geographic appoints new commercial lead
New Zealand Geographic has announced the appointment of Ben Fahy as the title’s commercial lead. With over 15 years experience as a journalist, editor and publisher,…
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Quick-fire with YoungShand ECD Anne Boothroyd
Following this week’s announcement that Anne Boothroyd has been promoted to Executive Creative Director after two years with Indie agency YoungShand, StopPress chatted to Anne about…
Movings & Shakings
Tony Clewett makes creative move to local indie
With over 20 years experience partnering with some of the most well-known brands in New Zealand and the UK, leading creative advertiser Tony Clewett has joined…
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SodaStream and Snoop Dogg collaborate to end 2020 on a high
To welcome the silly season and wrap up the year on a high, SodaStream has unveiled its biggest global campaign to date – featuring none other…
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Magic Talk unveils stellar commentary lineup
Cricket diehards and casual spectators alike will be pleased to know that a further eight experts are set to join Magic Talk’s stellar 2020/21 cricket commentary…
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2020 New Zealand Television Awards winners announced
The red carpet was rolled out in Auckland last night where the best in television gathered to celebrate an extraordinary year at the 2020 New Zealand…
Movings & Shakings
Augusto welcomes Adam Thompson as ECD
Augusto has announced this week that Adam Thompson joins the agency as Executive Creative Director. Thompson joins the team following his role at London based content…
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Phantom farewells 2020 at year-end celebration
Phantom Billstickers kicked off the festive season – and unveiled some significant changes to the team – during a year-end party at the QT Hotel’s stunning…
StopPress exclusives
Animals Like Us takes out October Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award
You might have heard that dogs and their owners can sometimes resemble one another, and with this ad you’d be right. Animals Like Us have rightfully…
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Sugar & Partners and Unordinary feeling chipper over new range
Most of us have fond memories of iconic Kiwi brand Mr Chips, and now Sugar & Partners and Unordinary have strengthened their friend-chip by collaborating on…
Movings & Shakings
99 welcomes Creative Director
After a decade at ColensoBBDO and a stint with Little Giant under his belt, Aaron Turk has returned to the Clemenger Group as Creative Director of…
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New Zealand Story campaign showcases Kiwi ingenuity to the world
Nation branding government agency, New Zealand Story, has launched its Ingenious Together campaign this week with the aim to promote the ingenuity and unconventional points that…
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Daniel Faitaua nominated in prestigious FPA Media Awards
TVNZ are “proud as punch” that European correspondent Daniel Faitaua has been nominated in the Story about Britain category for his Nurse Jenny exclusive in the…
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NZME and Māori Television launch content partnership deal
A new content partnership deal between Māori Television and NZME will see journalism and content shared across each other’s major news platforms – the New Zealand…