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OOHMAA launches ‘The Speccies’ to celebrate creative campaigns
OOHMAA believes the time is right for the Out of Home Industry to acknowledge and celebrate those campaigns that have captured the eye,
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Axis Speaks profile- Fernando Machado
Ahead of this year’s Axis Speaks event on April 11, StopPress will profile each of the four speakers. Today we feature Fernando Machado.
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Laser Clinics Group launches new brand campaign, via Ogilvy
The new brand campaign is the first work launched via Ogilvy since being appointed by Laser Clinics Group last year.
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Newshub set to close
The proposal includes the closure of all Newshub’s multiplatform news operations and output from the end of June.
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Neurological Foundation brings new perspective to 2024 brand campaign
The work aims to let the public know about the Foundation and the amazing researchers they are able to fund and support, through Kiwis’ donations.
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Tracksuit secures $22 million funding injection
Led by US VCs Altos Ventures and Footwork, the Series A round will power the future of brand marketing and accelerate global expansion.
Movings & Shakings
GroupM expands strategy team with hire of Dom Dipple
The newly created role marks the latest of several key appointments at GroupM New Zealand in recent months under new CEO John Halpin.
Movings & Shakings
Brendan Greenwell joins Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand as Strategy Director
Greenwell will take responsibility for the strategic output of Westpac New Zealand as part of the Publicis Groupe Connected Platform model.
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oOh!media goes ‘behind the smile’ in latest campaign with Voice of Hope
Shot by renowned New Zealand photographer, Tom Gould, ‘Behind The Smile’ has been designed to raise awareness around mental health in Aotearoa.
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Thompson Spencer appointed as Elizabeth Arden’s social media agency
Thompson Spencer’s social media division, Socialites has announced they have been appointed as Elizabeth Arden’s social media agency.
Movings & Shakings
Superstar sports photographer Devon Krige joins Film Construction
Krige brings a unique approach to commercial photography with a stunning action and lifestyle portfolio. He has a wealth of experience and is an exciting new voice in the region.
Campaigns
Spark teams up with Bastion Shine to launch tech initiative
The three-year initiative is based on findings from a new study released by Spark and the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER)
Movings & Shakings
Comedian Tom Sainsbury signs with Sweetshop
Sainsbury is a director, filmmaker, actor, writer, comedian, TV presenter, and most recently, podcaster, who has become a household name in New Zealand.
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World-first TikTok broadcast breaks barriers for women’s rugby
The world-first will see the entire Aupiki final shot in vertical format by the Sky production team, then streamed live and free on Sky’s TikTok.
Movings & Shakings
NZME appoints James Butcher as Chief Commercial Officer
Butcher was NZME’s Head of Digital Audio, responsible for the company’s content and commercialisation strategy across its digital audio portfolio.
Movings & Shakings
Breakout Room bolsters team with new hire and a promotion
Sarah Tuxford has been promoted from Senior Producer to Account Director, while Gareth McDade joins the team as Designer.
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RNZ brand campaign hits the streets
Each campaign execution takes the similarities or differences of two RNZ platforms and demonstrates how they complement each other.
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FCB and Pak’n’Save transform Stickman for Auckland Pride
For the second year in a row, PAK’nSAVE’s parent company Foodstuffs got involved with the Auckland Rainbow Parade, this time, with a special guest.
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Advertisers take the plunge as Z Manu World Champs arrive in Auckland
The seven-metre custom-built tower will showcase not only a quintessentially Kiwi event but the power of strategic partnerships.
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TVNZ and AA Insurance launch Location, Location, Location
The partnership marks TVNZ’s first New Zealand primetime local show with naming rights since the Hyundai Country Calendar partnership began 13 years ago.
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It’s all GO at Viaduct Harbour
The portrait digital billboard (3m x 4m) is strategically positioned beneath the legendary 1988 Americas Cup-winning yacht (‘KZ1’).
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Kargo launches CORE cross-channel ad tool in NZ
CORE is built on creative science and lets advertisers use their creative assets across screens for seamless campaign performance at scale.
Campaigns
The AA and Quantum Jump discover pets’ secret lives
With the help of Quantum Jump, AA Pet Insurance has launched an innovative new brand platform, tapping into the question that all owners ponder – what…
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Rabobank NZ appoints BCG2
The specialist rural lender has announced the appointment of New Zealand-owned BCG2 as its new creative and media agency.
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Scroll Media extends Gameloft representation
The popular digital gaming business has confirmed a long-term strategic sales representation agreement with Scroll Media in Australia and NZ.
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JCDecaux partners with New Zealand Team for Paris 2024 Olympics
JCDecaux New Zealand is a long-standing partner of the New Zealand Team since signing an agreement in 2017.
Movings & Shakings
Thinkerbell NZ moves to new office and welcomes fresh talent
Formerly the Masonic Lodge, the new office space at 24 St Benedicts Street Auckland is now home to Thinkerbell’s growing team of ‘Thinkers and Tinkers’.
Movings & Shakings
Key hires for Plato
Plato has introduced two new senior roles – Tim McConnell as Head of Digital, and Hamish Grieve as Head of Creative.
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Go Media makes a good impression with AUT University
For the assignment, student teams were tasked with developing a creative campaign for one of six of Go Media’s Good Impression charities.
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Urban List research highlights ‘Tour Tourism’ opportunities for brands
The research found a lack of live music, travel and events over the past few years has sparked a wave of ‘revenge spending’ among consumers.