News
OMD launches South Island presence
OMD now has a southern office, after acquiring the largest media agency in the South Island, ImMediate.
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Awards
The Stoppies 2018: LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR VOTES IN AND BUY TICKETS
In what has become a StopPress tradition, we again present our rundown of the big pitches, the big ideas, the big balls, the big stoushes, the big moves and the big whoopsies. Vote for your favourites ahead of the Stoppies Event on 14 February.
News
Kia Motors NZ appoints new marketing GM
Kia Motors New Zealand has appointed former Jeep executive Greg MacDonald to the newly created role of marketing general manager.
Awards
Save the date: Stoppies is returning for another year
On 14 February 2019, the StopPress team will be showering the industry in love as we take a look back at the best of 2018 at The Stoppies brought to you by oOh!.
News
Hell launches ‘unruly tourist’ pizza
As the unruly tourists saga continues, Hell Pizza decided to join the conversation with a billboard ‘launching’ a limited edition pizza.
Opinion
Steve Tindall: Is the Mediaworks/QMS merger a good thing?
In November 2018 MediaWorks and QMS Media Limited (NZ) entered into a heads of agreement for a proposed merger of QMS’s out-of-home, production and digital media assets and MediaWorks’ radio, TV and digital business. GroupM chief investment officer Steve Tindall weighs in on who a merger such as this works for.
News
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best financial and banking: FMG
FMG has been around for a long time, offering advice-driven insurance to the rural community. But, when competition from brokers was affecting business, it knew it needed to remind New Zealand’s rural communities of its unique service. We take a look at 2018’s best financial and banking.
News
Denstu Aegis Network appoints Henry Tajer as CEO
Dentsu Aegis Network has appointed Henry Tajer to the role of chief executive officer Australia and New Zealand.
News
Is consolidation the way of the future?
The tail end of 2018 brought with it some major announcements between media companies and the booming out-of-home market. Nearly two months since NZME and Go Media enacted their partnership and MediaWorks and QMS Media announced their proposed merger, we have a chat with media agencies to see whether the latest developments are a sign of things to come.
News
NZTA goes undercover to spread safety message
New Zealand Transport Agency’s latest campaign aims to reduce young driver fatalities by getting them into safer cars.
News
The Compendium: 18 January
Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.
News
Year in Review: Amber Coulter
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Amber Coulter, partner at TRA, has to say.
News
Getting in on the action: Eli Smit on his Ground Breaking Podcast
It’s not often you stumble across a nine-year-old hosting a business podcast, but then again, most nine-year-olds aren’t like self-proclaimed budding entrepreneur Eliah (Eli) Smit.
News
Ikon appointed communication agency for Zuru and Rascal + Friends
Ikon has kicked off the year with two new clients, Zuru and Rascal + Friends.
Movings & Shakings
John Gutteridge joins Wunderman Thompson Australia/NZ as CEO
WPP AUNZ has announced John Gutteridge is returning to Australia to take on the newly created role of chief executive officer for Wunderman Thompson Australia/NZ.
News
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best FMCG: New Zealand King Salmon
As a Marlborough product going up against international competition, New Zealand King Salmon marked its territory. We take a look at 2018’s best FMCG.
News
Year in Review: Kyle Morris, Stuff
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Kyle Morris, head of creative and design at Stuff, has to say.
Opinion
The Best a Brand Can Get? Michael Goldthorpe discusses that Gillette campaign
When Gillette launched its latest campaign turning its traditional tagline ‘The Best a Man Can Get’ on its head, hoards of internet warriors rushed to condemn it as “PC gone mad”. Hunch managing partner Michael Goldthorpe weighs in on the subject by looking at what marketers have to keep in mind when embracing social movements like #MeToo.
News
StopPress noticeboard: Go Media expands into Gisborne
Deals, expansions and acquisitions across the Industry.
News
Ads of the Week: 15 January
A round of applause for McDonald’s, TAB, Lotto NZ, Air New Zealand and Warehouse Stationery.
News
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2018 best not-for-profit: the Movember Foundation speaks up
The Movember Foundation gave New Zealand’s youth the power to grow a mo in the hopes of reducing youth suicide. We take a look at 2018’s best not-for profit.
Movings & Shakings
Derek Lindsay exits OMANZ
The Outdoor Media Association of New Zealand (OMANZ) general manager Derek Lindsay is departing the organisation in order to focus on his own personal business.
News
The changing face of New Zealand and why it matters
While the 2018 census data isn’t due for release until 2019, marketers should be prepared to answer two key questions – ‘are we adjusting to the changing needs of our target market?’ and ‘how do we acquire new customers that are gaining relevance in NZ?’ With the help of Nielsen’s Consumer Media Insights (CMI) and NZ Stats population projections, marketers and brand owners can prepare for what the ‘new’ New Zealand will look like by developing products and services that cater to the needs of the changing consumer.
News
TAB’s ‘In Play’ campaign launched for Australian Open via VMLY&R and MBM
Released by VMLY&R and MBM ahead of the Australian Open, the TAB’s latest campaign launches a new and improved betting experience.
News
Publicis Groupe appoints Michael Rebelo as CEO for ANZ
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Michael Rebelo as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Movings/Shakings: 14 January
Industry happenings at NZME, Cigna New Zealand, Perceptive, 90 Seconds and Stan PR.
Movings & Shakings
Murray Streets joins BC&F Dentsu as managing director
BC&F Dentsu has a new leader in Murray Streets who has been appointed managing director.