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Vistar Media launches new Vistar Academy Certification
Vistar Media has launched its newest Vistar Academy certification, Accelerate: Strategic Creative in Digital Out of Home.
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Partner articles
Quarterly Nielsen results show significant growth for Stuff Masthead publications
Stuff Group’s subscription publications have continued their audience acceleration over the last quarter, according to Nielsen figures.
Awards
Motion Sickness and Whānau Ora celebrate One Asia Creative wins for Māori Roll Call
Motion Sickness and Whānau Ora have been recognised among Asia’s top creative leaders at the 2025 One Asia Creative Awards.
Movings & Shakings
Saatchi & Saatchi appoints Leif Stromnes as chief strategy officer
Leif Stromnes joins Saatchi & Saatchi ANZ as chief strategy officer, bringing global experience to strengthen the agency’s strategic direction.
Campaigns
ASB’s Kashin returns to help Kiwi kids become financially confident
ASB’s new campaign is a celebration of its 150 year anniversary and commitment to arming Kiwi kids with financial literacy.
Movings & Shakings
Thrive makes new senior and creative appointments
Thrive reveals fresh talent and leadership as its Excess Earned Attention model drives growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Accounts
Kiwibank announces new agency model made up of Kiwi indies
We want our agency model to be as ambitious, future-focused and uniquely New Zealand as we are, says Kiwibank’s Simon Hofmann.
Movings & Shakings
Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney to NZ sales team
Out of home media company Vistar Media has announced the appointment of Josh Turney as account director, demand.
Campaigns
AA and Quantum Jump celebrate rescuing a Kiwi driver every minute
AA’s new campaign marks 10 years of award-winning service and spotlights a key stat: the AA rescues a Kiwi driver every minute.
Campaigns
Kathmandu and Motion Sickness send The Inspired Unemployed their separate ways
Kathmandu has teamed up with Motion Sickness and Australian comedy creators The Inspired Unemployed to launch their new Trailhead Pack.
Media
Magazine Publishers Association welcomes Stuart Dick as new Chair
MPA appoints Stuart Dick as Chair, with Nick Burrowes continuing on the board as NZ’s magazine sector enters a period of renewed growth.
Campaigns
Phantom Billstickers brings ASB’s 150-year celebration to life
Phantom Billstickers brings ASB’s 150-year celebration to life with a giant Kashin and custom balloon build.
News
AUT’s ‘Nunchucks’ take top prize in 2025 Advertising Capstone Challenge
AUT’s ‘Nunchucks’ win the 2025 Advertising Capstone Challenge, showcasing top emerging creative talent tackling real-world brand briefs.
News
GoGetta targets Kiwi workers open to new opportunities
Recruitment marketer GoGetta helps Kiwi companies attract talent and boost employer brands by targeting passive candidates.
Campaigns
Pak’nSave celebrates two years of dynamic price campaign success
Pak’nSave and Vistar Media are celebrating the two-year anniversary of their award-winning Top 50 Price Check campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Jenny-May Clarkson to leave TVNZ Breakfast
TVNZ has announced plans to refresh Breakfast in 2026, with co-host Jenny-May Clarkson set to depart the show.
News
Acast’s Podcast Pulse 2025 proves unique audience connection drives commercial impact
Acast’s 2025 Podcast Pulse report reveals how podcast creators are redefining influence in today’s media landscape.
Awards
Winners announced for the 2025 Pressie Awards
The 2025 Pressie Awards have announced their winners, recognising excellence in PR, experiential and social media campaigns.
News
Dish magazine Christmas 2025 first week sales up 41%
First week sales of dish magazine’s Christmas 2025 issue are up 41% year on year, capping off a hugely successful 12 months for the title.
Movings & Shakings
The Spinoff announces Rebecca Murphy as agency market lead
The Spinoff has appointed Rebecca Murphy as agency market lead, where she will drive growth and strengthen partnerships with agencies.
Opinion
How programmatic out of home can help brands blitz Black Friday 2025
With Black Friday fast approaching, Vistar Media’s Ben Baker shares how out of home can help brands, especially small businesses, stand out.
Campaigns
Appliance Outlet channels the underdog spirit in playful new campaign
Appliance Outlet and Art of the Possible have launched a new campaign that takes a tongue-in-cheek aim at NZ’s biggest appliance retailers.
News
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa agencies come together under one roof
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa has relocated its Auckland-based agencies and business units into a new home at 34 Sale Street in Auckland Central.
Media
Seven Sharp and Mindshare take Ikea on a ‘Swede As’ road trip
Ikea, the Swedish brand known for its flatpack furniture and meatballs, will open its first store in Aotearoa on December 4 at Sylvia Park.
International
Around the World: Watch out Netflix, micro dramas could threaten
Antony Young’s Around the World column looks at global media news. This week, micro dramas are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide.
Campaigns
Uber Eats and Special serve up swear-worthy Ding Dong Deals
The campaign blends the charm of Aussie and Kiwi humour with the inevitable swearing at deals that are too good to be true.
Campaigns
NZ Police and EightyOne seek police-worthy qualities in everyday Kiwis
NZ Police and EightyOne have launched a new recruitment campaign asking everyday Kiwis, ‘Do you fit the description we’re looking for?’
StopPress exclusives
Perion 2026 DOOH trends point to a smarter, greener and more connected future
Perion’s annual DOOH Trends and Predictions for 2026 says the medium is evolving into a a smarter, greener and more connected future.
News
Michelin Guide adds Aotearoa to the menu
Michelin Guide inspectors have already landed on New Zealand shores and are anonymously preparing their restaurant selection.
News
Viva set to reveal Auckland’s Top 50 restaurants for 2025
Viva is gearing up for its fifth annual Top 50 Restaurant Awards, celebrating Auckland’s best dining spots for 2025.