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Year in Review 2024
‘Every day is precious’: Jen Rolfe’s year in review
Jen Rolfe, Managing Partner at Rainger & Rolfe feels emotional looking back on 2024. She reflects on the camaraderie, banter and resilience that got her through.
Year in Review 2024
Vocalising the importance of OOH: Natasha O’Connor looks back on 2024
Natasha O’Connor, CEO of OOHMAA says she saw a mindset shift in 2024 as more agencies started to recognise how vital OOH is as part of their media strategies.
Year in Review 2024
Celebrating the pure power of posters: Tom Horton’s year in review
Tom Horton, Marketing Manager at Phantom BIllstickers discusses the power of posters in an increasingly digital world and how surfing keeps him sane.
Year in Review 2024
Commitment to manaakitanga key to dentsu success: Lisa Divett’s Year in Review
Lisa Divett joined dentsu Aotearoa this year as Chief Strategy Officer. She reflects on the agency’s successes in 2024 and emphasises its commitment to manaakitanga.
Year in Review 2024
A rollercoaster year: Will Gregory shares his thoughts on 2024
The highlight of Will Gregory’s year was seeing the team at The Pond come together after what has been a rollercoaster of a year.
Year in Review 2024
Modern problems, indigenous solutions: Jacob McGregor’s year in review
Jacob McGregor looks back at his first year at VML Aotearoa and explains that if the agency was a drink, it would be a kawakawa infused cocktail.
Year in Review 2024
‘Incredibly grateful’: Hilary Ngan Kee sums up Motion Sickness’ year of success
2024 was a busy but rewarding year for Motion Sickness. Head of Strategy Hilary Ngan Kee shares what kept her motivated, and why the agency is like a Cobb & Co. traffic light.
Year in Review 2024
Transparency, sustainability and authenticity: Angelina Ashcroft’s year in review
Head of Marketing at ecostore, Angelina Ashcroft reminisces on 2024, recalling changes, her highlights and key motivations as well as her 2025 predictions.
Year in Review 2024
‘Don’t take things too seriously”: Cassidy Meredith looks back on 2024
Every year, StopPress catches up with a group of talented professionals from across the local industry to talk about the year that was. From their biggest…
Year in Review 2024
Milestone clients and compelling creative: Leisa Wall’s year in review
Co-Chief Creative Officer at FCB Aotearoa, Leisa Wall’s highlight of the year was having people beg her to reveal what happened next in the One NZ campaign.
Year in Review 2024
A focus on purpose: Angelina Farry’s review of 2024
CEO of IAB New Zealand Angelina Farry shares her thoughts on 2024, from the biggest industry developments to the office item she couldn’t live without.
News
Bastion Shine, Whittaker’s say Chocolate Pods are the gift you need this Christmas
Whittaker’s latest instalment highlights the irresistible appeal of its Chocolate Pods, making them the ultimate Christmas gift – if you can bring yourself to give them away.
Movings & Shakings
OMD Christchurch welcomes new hires
OMD Christchurch is continuing to invest in its presence in the South Island with new hires to bolster its offering for 2025.
News
Bravo New Zealand claims the title of top challenger network
Free-to-air TV channel Bravo New Zealand, known for its reality and true crime shows, is the number one challenger network for 2024, according to recent data from Nielsen.
Campaigns
Get your tech orders in 90 mins this Christmas with Uber and JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi has teamed up with Uber to bring customers a more convenient way to shop, allowing them to receive orders within 90 minutes or schedule for later.
Year in Review 2024
Simplified briefs, great clients and wasabi peas: Max Burt’s year in review
Max Burt is General Manager at One Plus One Communications and shares why 2024 has been the best year so far.
News
Jollys celebrates Wellington addition just before Christmas
Jollys is celebrating its 28th digital panel on the Vivian and Taranaki Corner in Wellington, which hits citybound as well as SH1 Airport traffic.
News
The Warehouse, TBWA\NZ and Lou Bega remind Kiwis there’s no better place for a bargain
With the help of TBWA\NZ, a new campaign is showing Kiwis that when it comes to finding a bargain, nobody does it like The Warehouse.
Opinion
Reflecting on out of home in Aotearoa: OOHMAA thoughts on 2024
Natasha O’Connor, CEO of OOHMAA provides a wrap up of 2024, sharing the highlights for her team and the out of home industry as a whole.
News
A Brave rebrand
After 13 years, digital agency Brave has rebranded, with an evolved visual identity, a redesigned website and a new ethos, Dare to Be.
News
Four Square’s bro-labs bring the summer vibes
Four Square knows there’s no better way to spend summer than with your ‘bros’ – so the national supermarket has released new collaborations with beloved Kiwi brands.
News
Bluebird shares the love with campaign inspired by penguin pebbling ritual
Bluebird is sharing the love with its latest campaign, inspired by the adorable “pebbling” rituals of Adélie penguins – the brand’s mascot.
News
2degrees’ Britomart activation turns heads to key milestone
Last week in Britomart, 2degrees unveiled a 2-tonne ice sculpture with mobile phones inside in recognition of a key milestone: reaching its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target.
News
dish magazine’s ‘Holiday’ special issue – a recipe for success over summer
dish editor Sarah Tuck on the thinking behind ‘Holiday’, the NZ food magazine’s special issue that fills the gap between Christmas and late summer.
News
Stuff celebrates end of year Nielsen result
Stuff Group is happy to see the end of year Nielsen Online Ratings which shows that in November, stuff.co.nz reached 2.31 million Kiwis.
News
Uber One partners with Rhythm and Vines for the first time alongside other big brands
Alongside Uber One, Rhythm and Vines brand partners in 2024 include One NZ, McDonalds, Red Bull, Pals, Lipton Iced Tea and more.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion Shine announces new CCO
Leading marketing and communications agency, Bastion Shine is proud to announce the promotion of Oliver Green to the role of Chief Creative Officer.
News
The Goat Farm discloses ownership structure in interests of complete transparency
In light of recent ad industry holding company news, Karangahape Road indie The Goat Farm has chosen to disclose its ownership structure.
News
Fonterra launches new campaign: Your Co-Op
Dairy giant Fonterra has launched a new campaign – the first outputs from a new long-term strategic positioning via Bettle–Associates.