Events
Foodstuffs Expo to showcase latest innovations in FMCG
Foodstuffs has announced the return of its B2B food industry event, Foodstuffs Expo, on March 5 to 6 at Claudelands in Hamilton.
Movings & Shakings
Sally Hooper joins Bastion Shine’s Wellington team
Kiwi marketing and communications agency Bastion Shine has appointed marketing specialist Sally Hooper as Managing Director of its Wellington business.
News
Fair Food new posters are Packed with Purpose
Auckland food rescue charity Fair Food has launched a summer poster campaign, Packed with Purpose, showcasing the volume of kai it rescues from waste.
Campaigns
HelloFresh makes food fun for Blues rugby community
HelloFresh is now an official partner of the Blues men’s and nib Blues women’s rugby teams, bringing fresh and convenient meals to players and fans.
StopPress exclusives
The Creative Store New Zealand Salary Survey 2025
Read The Creative Store’s latest salary survey – a review is a guide on how the industry is performing, a gauge on the Kiwi market.
News
UnLtd’s Big Clash Cricket returns for 2025
UnLtd is relaunching its annual Big Clash cricket event, with a goal to provide 1,000 pairs of pyjamas for children across the motu.
Campaigns
Trade Me’s Job Hunt January returns: Kathmandu searches for Overseas Enthusiast
TradeMe’s Job Hunt January is back and this time, they’ve partnered with outdoor clothing and equipment brand Kathmandu to offer the position of Overseas Enthusiast.
Movings & Shakings
One Plus One celebrates recent promotions
Emily Ding, James Tapp and Sydnee Krum have been promoted to account director and account managers, respectively, after a year of success in 2024.
News
Laura Tupou takes on the weather in new role
ThreeNews weekend anchor Laura Tupou will take on a new challenge next month, moving into Stuff’s weather correspondent role.
Movings & Shakings
Special PR announces new Head of Brand Experience
Special PR has welcomed Jessica McColl to the team as its Head of Brand Experience. McColl brings an impressive career of creative and experiential know-how.
News
Te Matatini to screen on Whakaata Māori and TVNZ
Whakaata Māori and TVNZ are partnering to bring New Zealand’s largest Māori performing arts festival, Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025, to viewers across the motu.
News
RNZ welcomes Andrew Holden as Complaints Custodian
RNZ has appointed journalist and editor Andrew Holden to the role of Complaints Custodian where he will oversee the formal complaints system.
News
VMO expands office media network in Auckland
VMO has expanded its market leading office media network in New Zealand, with 14 new screens in five office towers within Auckland CBD.
Movings & Shakings
Together moves into new waterfront home
Kiwi independent media agency Together ended 2024 by moving into new offices in Auckland’s Westhaven Marina from their previous home at City Works Depot.
News
The House of Wellness goes live on air with The Breeze
New Zealand health and beauty media brand The House of Wellness is taking to the airwaves with help from music radio station The Breeze.
Movings & Shakings
PR firm Payper relaunches under Lewis Hampton
New Zealand PR firm Payper has relaunched under the leadership of Lewis Hampton, who has over a decade of experience in journalism and communications.
News
Cher turns back time in latest Uber Eats campaign
Uber Eats is back with its ‘Get almost, almost anything’ campaign, reminding Kiwis and Australians that the service can deliver more than their favourite takeaway meal.
Movings & Shakings
The Sweetshop brings Dana Campanello on board
The Sweetshop has announced the signing of award-winning director Dana Campanello to its New Zealand, Australia and Asia rosters.
Movings & Shakings
MediaWorks’ new night show line-up
MediaWorks has announced a brand-new night show line up with Australian radio and television personality Ash London as the newest voice on its team.
News
Trident celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year with new campaign
Trident is launching a national brand campaign with phase one launching on January 27 in time for Chinese Lunar New Year and running through to March.
Movings & Shakings
Sling & Stone welcomes new team member
Sling & Stone is starting 2025 by bringing in fresh leadership to the New Zealand team, appointing Emily O’Halloran as Integrated Account Director.
News
Ben & Amy hold top spot in NZ’s top 10 ads
The results are in for NZ’s top 10 favourite ads from quarter 4 of 2024, with ASB’s “Ben & Amy” and ANZ’s “Sharma Family” holding firm in the top spots.
Movings & Shakings
Hearts & Science announces new CEO for Asia Pacific
Omnicom Media Group has named Rochelle Chhaya as CEO of Hearts & Science APAC, who has most recently served as CEO of OMG Thailand.
Movings & Shakings
Chemistry appoints award-winning duo as joint ECDs
Chemistry has appointed award-winning creative team Sarah Chernishov and Matt Watts to joint Executive Creative Directors.
Year in Review 2024
Why 2024 was like a tequila shot: Ben Reid reviews the year that was
Founder and Managing Director of Milk, Ben Reid says 2024 was quick, sharp and a little painful, but held lots of room for new challenges, growth and great projects.
International
Around the World: Trump’s media shakeup, 20k sign petition against WFH policy
Media expert Antony Young rounds up global news: Trump shakes up the media industry, trust in Coles and Woolworths wanes, Netflix sets sights on doubling its revenue.
News
PRINZ Awards open for entries
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand has announced that the 2025 PRINZ Awards are now open for entry, closing on February 28.
News
Bendon and YoungShand launch Bra Better campaign
Bendon has launched a new brand ethos, “Bra Better,” across both Australian and New Zealand markets that aims to meet the evolving needs of women today.
Campaigns
Lumo billboards remind Kiwis to skip the supermarket chaos for Bargain Box
Fresh off its win at Lumo’s 2024 Pixels Awards, Kiwi meal kit company Bargain Box by My Food Bag has officially launched the ‘Crowdometer’ campaign.
Year in Review 2024
Coffee, clients, connections: Angela March’s year in review
Founder and Director of Brainchild, Angela March tells StopPress how the shifting media landscape impacted her work in 2024 and how coffee and clients keep her motivated.