News
Go bananas for Whittaker’s new limited-edition block
Whittaker’s is launching a new Banana Caramel 250g block. The limited-edition will be available in stores nationwide from July 14.
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Movings & Shakings
Sally Kissane steps down as Ogilvy Network ANZ CEO
Ogilvy Network ANZ CEO Sally Kissane is stepping down after three decades of leadership, with potential successors now under consideration.
News
Sky NZ extends advertising sales representation in Australia
Sky Network Television New Zealand has renewed its long-standing partnership with Media & Sponsorship Sales.
News
Dinosaurs, cars and dragons pull cinema audiences across Aotearoa
New Zealand’s box office has had its biggest performance since June 2024, thanks to a trifecta of films featuring dinosaurs, cars and dragons.
StopPress exclusives
Why the UK’s TV comeback matters to growth-focused brands in NZ
UK brands are rediscovering television – not for nostalgia, but for profit. Kiwi growth-focused brands shouldn’t ignore the results.
International
Around the World: Cannes controversies leads to tighter rules and AI safeguards
In media expert Antony Young’s global news roundup, Cannes’ organisers have pledged tighter rules and AI safeguards for future festivals.
News
ThreeNow secures rights to Blackcaps tour of Zimbabwe
New Zealand cricket fans will be able to watch the national team live and free this July and August as the Blackcaps tour Zimbabwe.
Campaigns
Thinkerbell launches first work for RealNZ
RealNZ and Thinkerbell have teamed up to invite surfers to trade sand for snow in a one-morning-only Board Swap.
News
New partnership with Val Morgan allows advertising at Silky Otter for the first time
Val Morgan Cinema has announced a new partnership to take on exclusive advertising representation for Kiwi cinema chain Silky Otter.
Movings & Shakings
Quantum Jump leaps Tasman to open Sydney office
Kiwi strategic marketing agency Quantum Jump has officially expanded into Australia, opening a new office in Sydney.
News
Comms Council announces Media Spotlight speakers
The Comms Council has released details of this year’s Media Spotlight event, including a list of keynote speakers from across the industry.
News
MediaWorks expands major Waikato Regional Council bus media deal
MediaWorks has announced its successful bid for the new Waikato Regional Council bus media contract, boosting reach arcoss the region.
News
Stuff to close 15 community newspapers by end of July
Stuff is closing down 15 of its community newspapers by the end of July 2025 in order to focus on its “digital future”.
Campaigns
Academy’s realistic solution to support Kiwi businesses
Social media agency Academy has launched a new marketing education platform called IN-HOUSE to support local businesses.
Movings & Shakings
Interplay Media taps Scott Hughes to lead its expansion into Aotearoa
Interplay Media picks Scott Hughes to lead its publisher monetisation efforts in Aotearoa, creating a direct presence in the local market.
Movings & Shakings
MBM promotes Edd Lucas to general manager
Lucas has over two decades of media industry experience, beginning his career in Bristol and London before relocating to Wellington in 2010.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion promotes Cheuk Chiang to group CEO
Bastion’s Cheuk Chiang has been promoted to the role of group chief executive officer, effective from July 1.
Opinion
Hey media planners! NZ isn’t a mini America
Jacqueline Freeman from ThinkTV says New Zealand isn’t a smaller version of the US – it’s time we stopped planning like it is.
Awards
IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards return for 2025
Entries are now open for the IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards 2025, which celebrates the industry’s most outstanding work.
Campaigns
Steinlager celebrates a new generation of champions in new campaign
Kiwi beer company Steinlager has launched a modern brand campaign that celebrates “a new generation of champions”.
News
Trade Me and Stuff partnership officially finalised
Trade Me has formally completed its deal with Stuff, which sees the online classifieds business buy a 50% in the media company’s digital arm.
Awards
Motion Sickness’ new home wins at architectural awards
Motion Sickness’ office in Auckland has won the Workplace Award at the national 2025 Interior Awards, hosted by AGM on June 26.
News
Paul Henry to join TVNZ board
The news follows an announcement earlier in June that Paul Henry will be the host of a four-episode special of The Chase New Zealand.
News
TVNZ unveils 2025’s biggest streaming hits
TVNZ has revealed the 20 most-streamed shows on TVNZ+ for early 2025, from local hits to international favorites.
Campaigns
Bettle-Associates and Rural Support Trust’s short film celebrates rural communities
Rural Support Trust’s new short film via Bettle-Associates aims to elevate the role of rural communities in Aotearoa.
News
‘A proud moment’: Vast Billboards places its first site in Wellington
Independent out of home media company Vast Billboards has welcomed its first site in the Wellington region.
Campaigns
New work from Saatchi & Saatchi NZ makes annual Doc Edge Festival ‘sapiosexy’
Saatchi & Saatchi has launched a new campaign to promote New Zealand’s annual Doc Edge Documentary Festival.
Partner articles
Perion leads NZ’s DOOH industry toward a greener, smarter future
Perion is rewriting the rulebook on sustainable advertising, leading New Zealand’s DOOH industry toward a greener, smarter future.
News
HOYTS and D-BOX bring more epic cinema experiences across trans-Tasman
HOYTS is expanding its D-BOX offering to deliver more immersive movie experiences to audiences across Australia and New Zealand.
News
NZME renews exclusive partnership with Riccarton Park Racecourse
NZME renewed its exclusive partnership with Riccarton Park Racecourse, reaffirming support for Canterbury’s premier racing events.