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Capsule’s fifth birthday celebrates Kiwi journos with new fund
Capsule is celebrating its fifth birthday after launching in 2020 as digital media platform for Kiwi women.
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Acast launches Smart Recommendations to maximise campaign success
Acast has announced the launch of Smart Recommendations to maximise campaign success through precise audience targeting.
Movings & Shakings
IMANZ’s Kath Mitchell joins OOHMAA as its new CEO
Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa and Calibre Audience Measurement Limited have announced Kath Mitchell as its new CEO.
News
First equity partner since Boucher’s buyout: Trade Me and Stuff’s major deal
Stuff Digital and Trade Me have announced a partnership with the online classifieds business set to take a 50% stake.
Campaigns
DDB and Lotto NZ bare it all in latest ‘Imagine’ campaign
Lotto NZ and DDB are back with their seventh instalment of the ‘Powerball Imagine’ campaign, bringing a shift in tone and storytelling.
Campaigns
Go Media launches in-bus digital ads across Wellington
Go Media has partnered with Greater Wellington Regional Council to trial a new in-bus digital advertising format.
News
Webinar announcement: How to Speak the Language of the CFO and the Board
The Commercial Communications Council is hosting a new session in its Eff Word webinar series on June 11, featuring Ian Whittaker.
Campaigns
DDB and Macca’s launch ‘the burger that changes everything’
DDB Group and Macca’s have introduced McCrispy to NewZealand, a burger that might make people rethink their chicken order.
Movings & Shakings
Helen Chapman joins True as design lead
Independent agency True has bolstered their design offering with the appointment of Helen Chapman as design lead.
News
‘Strong entry’ sees Wānaka PR consultancy Scope win at PRINZ
Wānaka’s Scope Communications has won the best Small to Medium PR Consultancy in Aotearoa at the 2025 PRINZ Awards.
Campaigns
ANZ’s Sharma family celebrate a big step in latest TBWA\NZ campaign
Seeing your mortgage go down is a big accomplishment and TBWA\NZ has brought that moment to life in a new TVC with ANZ’s Sharma family.
News
Pead wins PRINZ supreme award for powerful Haka campaign
Pead won PRINZ’s Supreme Award for their campaign, Restoring Mana: The World’s Largest Haka for Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust.
Campaigns
Coast’s Feel Good 500 returns with real-time digital countdown
This June, Coast FM is bringing back one of New Zealand’s most beloved radio traditions – the Feel Good 500.
News
Family and friends solve Kelly Tarlton’s mystery in new podcast
Motuihe Group has launched a new six-part podcast for RNZ that uncovers the untold story of marine archaeologist Kelly Tarlton.
International
Around the World: Streaming TV on the rise and Trump lawsuit sees CBS execs resign
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global media news: including the rise of streaming TV and the Trump lawsuit that saw CBS execs resign.
Movings & Shakings
Daylight welcomes Maddi Cummane as new UX strategy lead
Daylight welcomes Maddi Cummane as UX Strategy Lead as it continues to innovate across its digital and product offerings.
News
Melanie Spencer receives international commendation
Melanie Spencer has received a commendation at the Campaign Asia-Pacific’s Women Leading Change Awards held in Singapore on Monday.
News
ANZ and TBWA\NZ press Auckland FC’s debut season to vinyl
AFC’s founding sponsor ANZ and TBWA\NZ have released a limited-edition vinyl reimagining eight highlights from the team’s debut season.
Awards
D&AD awards three pencils to DDB Aotearoa and Vogel’s
DDB Aotearoa and Vogel’s have nabbed three Wooden Pencils at the 2025’s D&AD awards for the Certified Toasters campaign.
Movings & Shakings
Motion Sickness welcomes five new hires
Indie agency Motion Sickness welcomes new hires in its Auckland office, expanding its capabilities in strategy, creative and client service.
News
Cartology NZ expands in-store screen network
Retail media company Cartology is expanding its in-store screen network, linking brands with shoppers at key touchpoints.
News
NZME to launch Herald NOW next week
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has confirmed its new live digital news-streaming platform, Herald NOW, will launch on May 26.
News
2degrees turns notifications into lullabies in Fairer Phones platform
As part of its ongoing campaign to promote healthier phone behaviours, 2degrees used radio ads to help people put their phones to bed.
StopPress exclusives
Cultural differences that matter: Connecting with Gen Z across Australasia
Live Nation surveyed 1,300 Gen Z Kiwis and 1,217 Gen Z Aussies to uncover trends and identify distinct behaviours and cultural attitudes.
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UFO Rodeo expands with Wrestler acquisition
UFO Rodeo has acquired leading Wellington production company Wrestler, marking a major step in its national expansion.
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TikTok launches new tool for AUNZ advertisers
TikTok’s new advertising tool, Brand Consideration, is now available for advertisers across Australia and New Zealand.
Awards
Stuff Group content series wins Gold in London
StuffGroup’s content series telling survivor stories has won Gold at the global Native Advertising Awards in London.
Movings & Shakings
YoungShand names new performance director to boost media team
YoungShand has appointed digital media leader Mahmood Shibliq as the new Performance Director to grow its media department.
News
Acast launches talent-voiced ads with voices you know
Acast’s new Talent-Voiced Ads let brands use podcast hosts’ voices in scripted ads for more authentic messaging.
Campaigns
DDB and Vogel’s send Kiwis a slice of home with ‘Toastcards’ campaign
DDB Aotearoa and Vogel’s have launched a new campaign: Vogel’s ‘Toastcards,’ sending Kiwis overseas a taste of home.