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oOh!media joins in on national teddy bear hunt
With a national teddy bear hunt currently underway, oOh!media have decided to join in on the fun using their digital screens. The community based ‘National bear…
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Cadbury and Ogilvy encourage kindness with emotive Easter campaign
In light of Easter fast approaching, Cadbury and Ogilvy Melbourne have released a heart-warming campaign across New Zealand and Australia which focuses on small acts of…
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ANZA urges the Government to support local media following Bauer closure
Following the announcement that Bauer Media NZ had been closed by its parent company, ANZA’s chief executive Lindsay Mouat is urging the Government to safeguard New…
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A strong wake-up call: BC&F Dentsu and L’affare launch ‘Mighty’ coffee
BC&F Dentsu has strengthened creative and coffee cravings in its latest campaign for L’affare coffee roasters. In no greater time has strong coffee been needed than…
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IAB NZ pairs with Manaaki to help businesses during Covid-19
IAB NZ has announced today a new initiative with Manaaki to help provide support for businesses who may be struggling due to the lockdown and effects…
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Updated: Bauer Media Group discontinues New Zealand publishing business, deny government assistance.
This morning, Bauer Media Group announced it would be officially closing the New Zealand side of its publishing business. The press release stated the all New…
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From our thought leaders: “How do you think this WFH period will permanently alter the way we work?”
A new normal has been established as most of our industry settles into working from home. Here, a few of our thought leaders answer the question…
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Radio’s place through the pandemic
Kiwis and in fact the world are turning to radio to help them cope through the pandemic. In the USA, which is now the epicentre of…
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Federation encourages people to #adoptakiwibusiness
Federation agency has released an initiative to get individuals to adopt a Kiwi business and provide supporting during lockdown. Covid-19 has hit businesses hard, as most…
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Anthem announces leadership transition
Communications and marketing agency, Anthem, has announced its co-founders will assume new roles as of April 1. Jane Sweeney moves from managing director and assumes the…
Opinion
Communication in a time of crisis: a press in lockdown
In the face of the Covid-19 crisis, New Zealand went into Level 4 lockdown at midnight on March 25 causing much angst for many. People have…
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Listen: Friday Prayers talks to George Heard, first photographer outside the mosque
Friday Prayers is a six-part podcast series that features New Zealand journalists who played a significant role in reporting the events in Christchurch terrorist attack. Part…
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Ads of the week: March 31
Covid, Covid and Skinny mobile. This week’s ads are all about staying safe and connected. Who is it for: Wrestler for New Zealand Police https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=3CReU_d7JIk&feature=emb_logo Why…
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Local and vocal: Go Media goes big to thank essential workers
Go Media are thanking essential workers during lockdown period with supportive screen messages. Although the majority of us are in lockdown due to Covid-19, there are…
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Covid creative: United Nations call on the world’s creatives to spread the word
As coronavirus makes its way around the globe, the United Nations is gathering creatives from areas not yet invaded by the disease to spread the word…
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Wrestler and NZP mix care and carefulness in new Covid campaign
Using the much-loved stars of Wellington Paranormal, Wrestler and the New Zealand Police have released a set of videos encouraging Kiwis to be careful during the…
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Marketing Association launch WFH Bootcamp
The Marketing Association have taken the initiative to help marketers optimise the normal of working from home. The MA has launched an online Bootcamp with Mark…
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Run launches ‘pay what you want’ website for business clients
With the country in lockdown and Covid-19 being the cause of massive economic loss, many businesses are searching for solutions. In response, Auckland-based creative agency has…
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TBWA and 2degrees launch #togetherwecam platform
TBWA and 2degrees have taken the extra virtual step to help Kiwis stay connected in a time of isolation with a new Together We Cam platform.…
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Colenso BBDO and Skinny create very, very, targeted campaign
Do 46 unique videos sound like enough for you? Well, then you’re in luck. Colenso BBDO and Skinny’s new ‘Skinny Friendvertising’ campaign takes personalised recommendations to…
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The compendium: Corona Virus edition
Corona Virus themed ads from our international counterparts. https://youtu.be/GOTtiov9KV8 Bravo Italia! Vodafone has shown the power of simple connectivity when we’re all locked down. The message…
Opinion
Is it just me or are we all crazy?
For the majority of my advertising career, I have suffered from anxiety and depression. Never telling anyone. Not my family, not my best mates, and most…
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The Creative Store gives advice for freelancers during Covid-19
Covid-19 has had a large impact on our sector and the way we work. Freelancers have taken the brunt of this as clients postpone work or…
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NBR goes fully digital
In an announcement made on NBR, the news website confirmed it has now moved to a fully digital-based subscription. The platform had released a mobile app…
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“Covid-19, yah dick” New Zealanders unite against Corona Virus
Clemenger BBDO has released an online campaign to show the unitedness of Kiwis during Covid-19. Created by Wellington-based agency Clemenger BBDO, the ‘New Zealanders Against Covid-19’…
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IKEA reminds us we love our homes
Ikea has launched a new TVC #stayhome to serve as a reminder that before we wore forced to, we loved spending time in our homes. Created…
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Why employers should apply mindfulness principles to fight our work stress crisis
With sick leave costs rapidly spiralling out of control due to work-related stress and burnout, mindfulness expert and former ad agency-owner Marisa Garau is bewildered to see how little Kiwi employers do to reduce stress on the work floor.
Opinion
The ROI on Empathy
Maria Devereux was once a budding art director and to her colleagues appeared cheerful, hard-working and happily married. But what no-one knew was that on the…
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Listen: Friday Prayers interviews Lisa Davies, live reporter during the Mosque attacks
Friday Prayers is a six-part podcast series that features New Zealand journalists who played a significant role in reporting the events in Christchurch terrorist attack. Part…
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Covid-19: To our StopPress readers
Dear StopPress readers, It certainly is an uncertain time, with the rise of the global pandemic and now our government announcing a level four alert in…