Movings & Shakings
Nigel Tutt returns to Stuff as managing director
Nigel Tutt returns to Stuff Digital as managing director and is excited to contribute to the media company’s next era.
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News
The new rova has arrived and it’s more than a radio app
Built from the ground up by MediaWorks, the new rova is redefining what entertainment looks like in Aotearoa.
International
Around the World: Lynx invites pedestrians to scratch and sniff and Meta plans to replace agencies with AI
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa for StopPress. This week: Lynx’s scratch-and-sniff ads and more.
Movings & Shakings
Curious Nation appoints Braydon Priest to lead project delivery
Curious Nation has appointed Braydon Priest as a senior producer to support its growing client base across New Zealand.
News
ZM’s Sex.Life podcast returns for third season
The ZM Podcast Network’s Sex. Life podcast is back for a third season with somatic sexologist Morgan Penn searching for true love.
News
Viral reel puts NZ Cheap Cars on the map
At NZ Cheap Cars, you might be surprised at just how low they can go and I’m not just talking about their prices.
News
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.
News
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.