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Axis executive judges announced for 2021
The Comms Council have introduced the executive judging team for the 41st annual Axis Awards for 2021. The five presidents are Executive Design Director and Founding…
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One two Toru: Three rebrands for te Reo Maori week
Jumping onboard to celebrate the week of te Reo Māori, MediaWorks’ Three has partnered with Te Māngai Pāho, to rename the platform to Toru from 14…
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Reheko! Media Works and Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei take te Reo to the streets
It’s te Reo Māori week and everyone is getting involved. MediaWorks, Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei, and QMS have come together to bring a digital campaign and radio…
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Former StopPress editor launches new content site
Former StopPress editor, Courtney Devereux, has launched a new site titled Nak-Ed, New Zealand’s first content website with a focus on sex, sexuality, diversity, inclusion and…
Movings & Shakings
Lumo announces new agency account manager
Lumo has announced today a new agency account manger, Chloe van Diepenbrugge, to help deliver results for clients across the board. Van Diepenbrugge joins the OOH…
Features
There’s no I in Team: Xero’s Craig Hudson talks small business wellbeing
Recently launched, Xero’s wellbeing check-in system allows small business leaders to better connect with their team and ensure they are being looked after. Here, we talk…
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MediaWorks announces digital audio ad insertion
MediaWorks radio alongside Omnicom Media Group has announced a new audio technology which allows for ad insertion through its Rova app. Powered by Triton Digital, the…
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West Auckland publication prints in te Reo Māori for first time
In celebration of Maori Language Week (Te Wiki o te Reo Māori), The Trusts monthly community magazine Our West will be published in both te Reo…
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Run shows the power of Te Reo speech
It’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, and to celebrate Run agency have created a range of vignettes to draw upon the roots of te reo…
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The Infinity model: Special Group and Citizen Collective put it to bread
Putting the normal circular model to shame, Special Group and Citizen Collective have introduced the newest product and model aimed at reducing food waste. Have you…
Movings & Shakings
Movings/Shakings: September 11
New hires grace the halls of Federation and NZME’s South Island team. Going South NZME has announced today the new appointment of senior journalist Hamish Clark.…
Opinion
Five steps in your data journey
It’s tempting to believe that out there, other companies are doing a much better job of managing data. I have some news for you, they’re not.…
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No Paint, No Gain: Resene and Phantom encourage a spring reno
Resene, Mediastone, and Phantom Billstickers have come together to display their versions of the world’s most loved masterpieces to the streets of New Zealand, created from…
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TVNZ announces new head of news and current affairs
Former employee Paul Yurisich is returning from Doha to take up TVNZ’s position of head of news and current affairs. TVNZ chief executive, Kevin Kenrick says…
Opinion
A bigger voyage for Discovery?
Isaac Newton once said, ‘No great discovery was ever made without a bold guess’. Following the Mediaworks TV – Discovery announcement on the 7th. Of September,…
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NZME sees loyal readership on the rise
NZME has announced today that readership for the NZ Herald and across its other verticals has grown over the last year, passing expectations. The NZ Herald…
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Method expands upwards and outwards
Pictured (L-R) Sophie Douglas, Nick Piper, Hannah Rogers, Dom Henshall. Method has expanded its team and customer connection with four new roles, aiming to boost the…
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New NZ Marketing website launches today
NZ Marketing goes digital! The strong opinion and insight into the core disciplines of marketing and communication that you have become accustomed to in NZ Marketing…
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2020 ORCA winners announced
2020 Outstanding Radio Creative Awards (ORCA) winners have today been announced. The Grand ORCA winners for 2020 are Tim Thach and Brooke Wiley from Stanley St for their…
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Social Guru: Culture’s Ryan Newton discusses the power of social media for retail
With Covid-19 rocking the retail industry into uncertainty, social media has become an extremely helpful tool for elevating brand presence and driving sales. Here we talk…
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Chemistry and Z Energy get pumped
‘Pumped, it’s more for you’ is the latest campaign by Chemistry for Z Energy, helped in turn by the animation specialists at Cirkus to bring the…
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Chemistry takes home two major clients
Chemistry has announced the win of two new major clients to its portfolio, LeaderBrand and CBRE. The two new clients are one of, if not the…
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TRB announces internal promotions
The Radio Bureau (TRB) have announced structural changes to its team following a range of inner promotions. Senior Sales staff Karen McPherson and Fraser McGregor have…
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TVNZ move to include Māori Party in debate
TVNZ has made the move to broaden its Multi Party criteria following concerns that the current one does not consider all parties. Specifically the Māori Party,…
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AirNZ CCO resigns
Air New Zealand’s chief commercial and customer officer, Cam Wallace, has resigned from the role due to the airline’s current domestic status amid the pandemic. Cam…
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The Enthusiasts and AUT encourage greatness
As AUT celebrates its 20th birthday, it has teamed up with The Enthusiasts to encourage students future and present to find their greatness. The TVC is…
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NZ On Air survey shows growing TV engagement
NZ On Air’s latest ‘Where are the Audiences’ survey for 2020 showed a growth of mass audiences watching TV, while ThinkTV praises the impact it still…
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MediaWorks bought by Discovery, Inc
MediaWorks has announced the confirmation of agreement regarding the sale of its free-to-air business to global company Discovery Inc. The business agreement is due to be…
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The Faces of our Industry: Ankit Sood
The world is changing, and with it agencies are changing too. From gender balance, diversity and inclusion, there is waves of progress happening across the board.…
Media
Metro magazine rises like a Phoenix from the ashes
The closure of Bauer and several of its well-loved titles has been disappointing for many, however one of the titles saved by local ownership and returning…