Awards
Earlybird deadline coming up fast for Effies Aotearoa
A reminder to all Kiwi marketers: the deadline for the 2024 Effie Awards Aotearoa is fast approaching on Tuesday, July 23.
News
Movings and Shakings: New staff at Motion Sickness, pead, dentsu; Hyper acquired by CEO
Motion Sickness hires two new directors; pead welcomes new staff; dentsu has a new GM in data and analytics; and Hyper acquired by CEO in family buyout.
News
Bringing news to the people: Lumo and NZME partner up
A new partnership between Lumo and NZME will see the headlines of the New Zealand Herald’s top stories appear on digital billboards across the country.
News
Stuff’s new AI tool feels ‘as transformative as email’
Stuff Group is trialling a customised AI tool so its journalists can cover more local democracy news, the media company says.
Opinion
Four trends reshaping consumer-brand relationships
Mailchimp’s Anthony Capano explores four trends reshaping consumer-brand interactions and how these can build stronger relationships with customers.
News
‘Meaty tricks get meaty treats’ in new Jack Links campaign
Jack Links’ Official Meat Tour has begun, a campaign featuring pro snowboarder Zephyr Lovelock giving away snacks to those who rise to the challenge.
News
By Richie, for Ritchies: A ‘Special’ makeover for bus
Prior to the All Blacks’ first game against England, a Ritchie’s bus received a special makeover, thanks to Richie Mo’unga, Export Ultra, and The ACC.
News
Waitoa and Quantum Jump’s fresh take on dinner
Designed to solve the mid-week meal dilemma, Waitoa Free Range Chicken’s new Flavour Kits have hit supermarkets, with a creative campaign by Quantum Jump.
News
Royal Wolf appoints global agency I.M.A
Australasian shipping container company Royal Wolf has partnered with global influencer marketing consultancy I.M.A to lead its strategy and creative work.
News
Sector collaboration the key to success – Media Spotlight
Zahra Shahtahmasebi continues her wrap up of Comms Council event, Media Spotlight, where panelists and speakers showed collaboration is key.
News
AMP ad challenges Kiwis to think about retirement
Kiwis are being challenged to confront uncomfortable truths about retirement so they can be better prepared in AMP’s latest advertising campaign.
News
Dulux Paints appoints Pitchblack and MBM
Dulux Paints New Zealand has appointed brand strategy and creative agency Pitchblack and media agency MBM to oversee its full portfolio.
News
Auckland Stadiums celebrates deals with Go Media and Auckland FC
Go Media has extended its agreement with Auckland Stadiums to continue as the commercial naming rights partner of Mt Smart Stadium until 2028.
News
Market Media brings programmatic delivery to clients
Retail media network Market Media has brought programmatic delivery to its instore advertising screens across The Warehouse and Noel Leeming stores.
News
‘The worst thing to do is nothing’: Shining a spotlight on the media industry in Aotearoa
In the dimly lit Aotea Centre, theatrical fog swirling about, it was hard not to be inspired as media leaders shared their wisdom and champion the industry.
News
Movings and Shakings: New hires for Undertow Media, Reefton Distilling; Strong ratings for TV news
New hires at Undertown Media, Reefton Distillery and Val Morgan; Ratings from Newshub’s last week on TV; A refreshed format for Shortland Street.
News
oOh!Media and OMD bring Pepsi’s new brand identity to life
oOh!Media New Zealand and OMD New Zealand have teamed up to bring Pepsi’s new brand identity to the Kiwi market with a bang.
Opinion
Responsible businesses run responsible ads – regardless of legislation
Could new regulations be a golden opportunity for the industry? Linus Hjoberg, Senior Vice-President (ANZ) at Channel Factory, delves into the recent changes to the country’s…
News
New strategic identity to take Lumo into the future
Nearly eight years since switching on its network, Kiwi digital out-of-home company Lumo has unveiled a new strategic identity to take it into the future.
News
Go Red for Red Nose Day this July
Communications agency Bastion Shine is encouraging Kiwis to create and undertake embarrassing challenges to support Cure Kids this Red Nose Day.
News
GWM backs the One NZ Warriors with new campaign
Car company GWM has launched its official partnership with the One New Zealand Warriors NRL team with an OOH campaign created by The Hallway.
News
Iconic TV show returns as a podcast
SportsCafe, a TV show of the 1990’s and early 2000’s, has returned by jumping on the podcast bandwagon and will be hosted by three original crew members.
News
A toast to dish: 20 years of food, friendship and flair
dish magazine turns 20 and Editor and CEO Sarah Tuck sits down with StopPress to chat through this major milestone and the celebrations that are in store.
News
Young journalists to have their say on NZ’s media landscape
Industry leaders are inviting their younger colleagues to share thoughts on the future of the media landscape, one full of turmoil since the start of 2024.
News
Stuff releases ThreeNews ratings after first bulletins
It’s the third day of Stuff’s ThreeNews daily bulletins and the media company is pleased with ratings from the opening weekend.
News
Entries open for IAB New Zealand’s Digital Advertising Awards
Call for entries to the Interactive Advertising Bureau New Zealand’s Digital Advertising Awards 2024 have opened with five new categories.
News
Movings and Shakings: New staff at The Spinoff, NZ Herald; Trans-Tasman moves at DDB and more
Two new journos for The Spinoff; Former Newshub Director of News joins NZ Herald; DDB Aotearoa’s Rupert Price moves over the ditch and more.
News
Beacon awards 2024: A much-needed celebration of the Kiwi media and advertising industry
In what has so far been a turbulent year for the Kiwi media industry, a shining light came last night in the form of the 2024 beacon awards.
News
The end of Newshub’s era as Stuff’s ThreeNews launches
Newshub’s last day of broadcast has got off to an emotional start after AM show hosts Melissa Chan-Green and Lloyd Burr bid their viewers farewell.
News
Goodbye Newshub, from the creative behind the original brand
As Newshub leaves Kiwi screens forever tonight, Ant Farac, the creative force behind the original brand, looks back at his inspiration.