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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2020 IAB Awards winners announced
Last Thursday night, glitz and glamour took over The Wharf in Auckland where the best in the industry gathered to celebrate the 2020 IAB New Zealand…
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YoungShand announces ECD promotion
After two years with Indie agency YoungShand, Anne Boothroyd has been promoted to Executive Creative Director. Duncan Shand, MD, says: “This promotion is recognition of the…
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Brancott Estate and Mel Bracewell flip wine reviews
A unique brand partnership between Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell and Marlborough wine brand Brancott Estate injects a playful new twist to wine reviews and pairings. Most…
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Countdown gives Kiwis a ‘Reverse Fairytale’
After an incredibly challenging year for Kiwis, Countdown’s new Christmas spot, ‘Reverse Fairytale’, has launched with people at its heart. The ad opens with Santa telling…
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New 2degrees campaign helps keep Kiwis happy
Counting down to the end of a turbulent year, it may be unsurprising to hear that a quarter of Kiwis are referring to 2020 as ‘awful’.…
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AMI and Colenso BBDO are on your side
AMI Insurance has launched a new campaign with the help of Colenso BBDO, reminding Kiwis that they’re “on your side”. The new campaign is inspired by…
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A week of winning for OMD
Media agency OMD has picked up a total of 16 awards across three award shows this week, taking out the Grand Prix at the APAC Drum…
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Someone who needs no introduction…Mr Fredrik Bond!
Off the back of the news that Flying Fish is representing renowned director Fredrik Bond for work across New Zealand and Australia, StopPress chatted to the…
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Web Antler welcomes digital manager to support new clients
Web Antler has announced the addition of a new agency lead to their growing team. Richard Sell joins as Digital Account Manager in order to further…
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Contagion win wine pitch
Contagion and Villa Maria are to partner on the label’s global social strategy, creative and media campaign. After a competitive pitch early this year Villa Maria -…
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YoungShand helps you better Tend to your healthcare needs
Best known as the Founders and former CEOs of My Food Bag Cecilia and James Robinson have launched a bold new health care venture with the…