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Gamers rejoice: Spark creates gaming festival for Aotearoa
Kiwi gamers get excited – the first national gaming festival is coming to Auckland’s Spark Arena this September, featuring tournaments, talks and talent.
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A tale of two dogs
Featuring in a new TVC from Purina NZ’s dog food Tux, created by The Enthusiasts, Bjorn’s story celebrates 70 years of the brand feeding Kiwi dogs.
News
Animated sequels draw the crowds
Animated sequels brought audiences to the cinema in droves over Matariki with Val Morgan Group reporting a record-breaking long weekend at the box office.
Opinion
Fresh eyes on the Cannes Lions
Sam Stuchbury attends Cannes for the first time offering fresh eyes, and a fresh perspective of the show and its surroundings for StopPress.
Campaigns
AT and oOh!media bring bus shelter to life for Matariki
To celebrate the Māori New Year this past weekend, Auckland Transport and oOh!media brought an inner-city bus shelter to life to celebrate Matariki.
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Bargain Chemist’s commitment to Kiwis: make healthcare more affordable
Locally owned pharmacy Bargain Chemist is giving away $1,500 throughout July to remind Kiwis, that even in light of government changes, its prescription fees will always be free.
Movings & Shakings
Howler: a new film production company roars into life
After 10 years in the business, Pete Whittaker is off the leash and has launched Howler – a new film production company based in Auckland and Queenstown.
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Healtheries revitalises the world of supplements
Healtheries is encouraging consumers to ‘Live Life in the Green’ with a new brand platform that brings a fresh take to the world of supplements.
Awards
Whittaker’s wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Kantar’s May Ad Impact Award goes to Whittaker’s for the latest Chocolate lover’s instalment ‘Pantry Piece’, for its storytelling, insights and brand love.
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DDB Aotearoa returns with seven Lions from Cannes
DDB Group Aotearoa is returning triumphant from the Cannes Lions Festival with seven new awards under its belt, including three silvers.
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Run Aotearoa brings Matariki celebration to Sylvia Park
A huge display in the centre court of Auckland’s Sylvia Park mall has been set up to recognise Matariki this coming weekend.
News
Snapchat’s new tools to protect users
New features on Snapchat aim to create a safer community for users and protect them against online harms, while reinforcing their real-life connections.
News
Jolt brings free EV charging to the capital
Electric vehicle charging company Jolt has arrived in the capital, marking the occasion with a launch party attended by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
StopPress exclusives
The benefits of using freelancers, especially in a flux market
In the Creative Store’s latest Creative Talk column, the team discusses the benefits of using freelancers, especially in a flux market.
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Stuff Group’s new partner across the ditch
Stuff Group has appointed WeThinkMedia as its advertising sales rep in Australia in what it says is an unparalleled opportunity for brands across the ditch.
News
Radio Hauraki’s Day in Loo Number 2 promises “12 hours of funny from the dunny”
Following the success of last year’s Day in Loo event, Radio Hauraki has announced Day in Loo Number 2 to raise awareness for Bowel Cancer New Zealand.
News
Two Kiwis named on Young Guns jury
Two Kiwis have been named on the jury for the Young Guns 22 competition which celebrates young creatives all over the globe.
News
Creators Aotearoa: Empowering charities, sharing creativity for good
With the aim of empowering charities and inspiring marketers to share their creativity for good, Jane King has set up collaboration platform Creators Aotearoa.
Awards
Sponsors congratulate YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2024 finalists
Warm messages are flooding in for finalists in the prestigious YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2024, whose names were announced yesterday afternoon.
News
Rascals celebrates rebrand, throws party for kids
For nappy company Rascals, there was no better way to celebrate its rebrand than by throwing a party with kids as its special guests.
News
Cadbury uses AI to cheer on local volunteers
Cadbury has embraced AI to cheer on the unsung heroes of grassroots sports – the volunteers who ensure these local efforts exist.
Opinion
Global issues with local solutions: Lessons from Global Marketer Week 2024
ANZA CEO Lindsay Mouat shares his takeaways from Global Marketer Week 2024 – where AI, sustainability and the role of the CMO were hot topics.
Movings & Shakings
PRINZ Board welcomes new Life Member
The PRINZ board have announced Tracey Bridges as its latest Life Member, honouring her long career in journalism and communications.
News
Finalists announced for the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2024
The finalists have been announced for the 2024 edition of the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards.
News
Stuff announces another media partnership – this time with MediaWorks
Stuff’s breaking news headlines will soon be appearing on MediaWorks’ billboards as part of the news group’s latest partnership within the media industry.
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How to use data to get audience attention
It’s time to start using attention data to better inform advertising campaigns and reduce wasted spend, says Magnetic Data CEO Phil Townend.
News
Where next with first-party data and privacy?
Navigating privacy issues with first party data is a hot topic right now – IAB NZ’s Qassem Naim spoke to StopPress about what is key in this space.
Movings & Shakings
The Monkeys Aotearoa senior creatives appointed to director role
The Monkeys Aotearoa has announced the appointment of senior creative team, Liz Richards and Nick Dellabarca to the role of Associate Creative Director.
News
Colenso BBDO’s “Adoptable” wins Gold Lion in Direct at Cannes
Colenso BBDO New Zealand’s powerful campaign to spotlight dog homelessness has continued its winning streak at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
Opinion
Ooh, this is why your OOH campaign needs better creative
Mark Johnstone, Senior Business Director at Vast Billboards, discusses why your OOH campaign needs more than just good placement to stand out.