Campaigns
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.
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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.
News
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.
Year in Review 2024
Bleisure trips and a big year ahead: Tim Alpe’s year in review
Managing Director of LyLo, Tim Alpe shares his thoughts on 2024, including the major hospitality trends, his biggest challenges and what kept him motivated.
Year in Review 2024
Creating more with less: Amy Frengley’s year in review
Thinkerbell Aotearoa’s Chief Thinker and Co-Founder, Amy Frengely shares her favourite moments of 2024 and why she can’t live without the office dartboard.
News
MediaWorks announces agreement with AdsWizz
MediaWorks has entered into an agreement with AdsWizz to become its third-party sales representative for advertising on the SiriusXM Podcast Network in NZ.
News
Phantom Billstickers turns streets into open art gallery
Phantom Billstickers is lighting up the streets once again, partnering with Wairau Māori Art Gallery to showcase the art of two renowned Māori artists.
News
TVNZ announces 2025 line-up
From drama to comedy, documentaries to entertainment and sport, TVNZ has revealed its line-up of local and international content set to air in 2025.
Year in Review 2024
A tough but energetic year: Sherelle Schmulian looks back on 2024
Marketing Manager at Rydges, Sherelle Schmulian says content that was authentic, less curated and resonated with the audience was crucial in 2024.
News
TradeMe launches Only Fans hub to keep Kiwis satisfied this summer
With summer in full swing and fan shortages of previous years top of mind, TradeMe has launched its latest campaign a special hub – Only Fans.
Awards
Kantar Ad Impact Award’s 2024 Supreme Winner revealed
2024 seems to have been the year of local heroes, with nine of the Kantar Ad Impact Award monthly winners coming from home-grown brands.
News
Between Two Beers signs global partnership with Acast
Independent podcast company Acast has signed a new global partnership with New Zealand’s popular longform interview podcast, Between Two Beers.
Year in Review 2024
‘Survive to 25’: Quentin Weber looks back on 2024
Founder of Unbound, Quentin Weber talks through why he loves digital marketing, how the industry motivates him and why his biggest inspiration is his team.
Movings & Shakings
Droga5 appoints Rosie Grayson as GM
Droga5 Aotearoa, part of Accenture Song, has appointed Rosie Grayson to the role of General Manager and Executive Producer New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Kiwi tech companies Putti and Applicable merge
Software company Applicable and app developers Putti have merged, in what their leaders say is a massive win for the tech industry.
News
IHAC Awards welcome two new judges; entries open to NZ
The In-House Agency Council has named two industry leaders, Gabrielle McKenzie and Stefanie DiGianvincenzo, as judges for the 2025 IHAC Awards.
News
OMO’s new campaign encourages Kiwis back to the pitch
After giving kids permission to get dirty for years, laundry detergent brand OMO is now shifting its focus to grown-ups with its latest campaign
News
NZME set to cut almost 40 jobs in new proposal
Staff at NZME have just been presented a proposal to cut almost 40 jobs from the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk and Newstalk ZB.
Year in Review 2024
Authenticity, adapting and audience: Rebecca Reid reviews 2024
Director at NSPR, Rebecca Reid shares her biggest inspirations, favourite projects and top tips from 2024, as well as the three things she’d take to a desert island.
News
NZME signs multi-year podcast partnership with BBC Studios
NZME has entered a multi-year partnership with BBC Studios to represent hundreds of hours of the British broadcasters’ premium podcasts in Aotearoa.
Campaigns
Xero evolves its brand to be more powerful and personalised
Global small business platform Xero has announced an evolution of its brand, including the tagline “Your business supercharged”.
News
Tennis Australia launches FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus
Tennis Australia has launched a 24/7 free ad-supported streaming channel on Samsung TV Plus, during the Australian Open 2025.