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DoxAI appoints Sarah Carney to its board
DoxAI announces the appointment of Sarah Carney as a non-executive director to its board. Carney is Microsoft’s National Chief Technology Officer ANZ.
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Steven Adams shares secret of how he became more ‘awesome’
Meadow Fresh ambassador and loyal milk-lover Steven Adams is sharing how he became more “awesome” – by drinking a Meadow Fresh Quick Brekkie.
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BCFNZ’s new campaign ‘Normal for me’ uses humour to raise awareness
Breasts that play loud music with a built-in wind machine, or that put on a laser show when exposed, or make pop corn – these are all featured in Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s new awareness campaign.
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Augusto Group embraces new identity as UFO Rodeo
After nearly two decades of pushing boundaries in advertising and entertainment, the team behind Augusto Group is taking on a new identity: UFO Rodeo.
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TVNZ+ Social Stream brings social campaigns to the big screen
Investment in vertical video is on the rise, and TVNZ+’s Social Stream opens the door for social campaigns to take to the biggest screen in the house.
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New loyalty programme Cashpoints arrives to fill the FlyBuys gap
A new customer loyalty programme, Cashpoints is offering a real-time, collect and-spend initiative for national retailers.
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Thompson Spencer’s Wattyl win a testament to hard work
Thompson Spencer has been appointed as Wattyl’s trans-Tasman full-service agency and will kick-start their partnership by relaunching Wattyl Solagard paint.
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Jolt’s audience-led dOOH planning platform is an industry first
JOLT launches industry-first, audience-led out-of-home planning and trading in New Zealand, powered by Spark Intelligence platform.
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Around the World: Heinz means scenes
Media expert Antony Young rounds up media news from beyond Aotearoa in a new regular column. We begin with US election coverage, a bad wedding photo and too many texts.
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Preparing for Christmas at Westfield – A StopPress exclusive with Richelle Scott of BrandSpace
If you’re anything like us, your inbox is starting to flood with: “Only 10 weekends until Santa arrives!” For the folks at Scentre Group, this is not news.
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Two new billboards for Lumo on Albany Expressway
Lumo has officially switched on two new digital billboards on Auckland’s Albany Expressway, bringing the number of billboards in its network closer to 70.
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Go Media’s train wrap to promote Delivereasy’s grocery service
Kiwi out-of-home advertising company Go Media has set another milestone in Wellington by launching the city’s first full train wrap for Delivereasy.
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FCB promotes Mike Braid to Content Creative Director
FCB Aotearoa is excited to announce Mike Braid, one of its most versatile content production talents, has been promoted to Content Creative Director.
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Learn how to get the most of digital audio with IAB NZ
To provide best practices and ways to drive continued growth in the world of digital audio, the IAB New Zealand Audio Working Group is inviting the industry to its ‘Hit Play’ event next week.
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Kargo welcomes Sales Director, NZ
Media marketplace Kargo is welcoming seasoned sales executive Arnaud Colonne to the team as NZ Sales Director, based in Auckland.
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OOHMAA reports continued growth in Q3
The Out of Home Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) is pleased to announce continued growth in the out-of-home industry for the third quarter of 2024.
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Lumo’s new talent adds depth and capability to the team
Kiwi digital billboard network Lumo has welcomed new talent to its team as it gears up for continued growth in the out of home sector.
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Catch the NZers taking the stage at South by Southwest Sydney
South by Southwest Sydney will bring together creatives from the Asia Pacific in an event combining innovation, music, tech, games and culture.
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Bastion Shine creates two leadership roles as part of service expansion
Marketing and communications agency Bastion Shine has introduced two key leadership roles as part of plans to expand its integrated services.
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South Island storytellers Plato excited to work with Crusaders and Matatū
Ōtautahi Christchurch-based agency Plato has been named as the creative and strategic partner for the Crusaders and Matatū.
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InfoSum hires Sales Director for ANZ
Data collaboration platform InfoSum has announced the appointment of media and marketing industry leader Adele Burke as Sales Director, ANZ.
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Vistar Media and Jolt partner up
Out-of-home technology solutions provider Vistar Media has announced a partnership with electric vehicle charging network and outdoor advertisers Jolt.
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Changes in Sling & Stone leadership as founder steps down
Founder and CEO of PR agency Sling & Stone Vuki Vujasinovic has announced that he will be stepping down from January 1 2025 after 14 years at the helm.
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PRINZ announces Chief Judges for 2025 awards
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand have announced the Chief Judges for the 2025 PRINZ Awards.
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NZME new partnership with Triton Digital to advance digital audio strategy
NZME is hoping to advance its digital audio strategy with a new partnership with technology and services provider Triton Digital.
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Samsung TV Plus increases bingeable content with 13 dedicated channels
Samsung TV Plus New Zealand’s advertising division, Samsung Ads, has increased the platform’s “bingeable” offering, bringing classic TV shows to Aotearoa.
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OMG Australia NZ CEO steps down
After 21 years with Omnicom Media Group, Peter Horgan, CEO – Australia and New Zealand, has made the decision to step down from his role.
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Les Mills targets gym anxiety with Be Imperfect campaign
Silence your inner critic and embrace imperfection – that is what the fitness journey is all about, says Les Mills in its new brand campaign.
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New managing director for ghd ANZ
ghd is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Leathers as the new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, effective 8th October 2024.
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Internet but with trees: the Goat Farm connects with Zeronet
Karangahape Road independent advertising agency The Goat Farm has been appointed to work with NZ-owned fibre internet provider Zeronet.