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Dune sequel enjoys biggest opening weekend since ‘Barbenheimer’
Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated second instalment in the Dune series finally hit cinemas across New Zealand last week.
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Convergence continues Auckland expansion with acquisition and two new equity partners
The move follow Convergence acquiring most of the client book of long-established Auckland based Trio Communications from its founder.
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oOh!media NZ lends network to celebrate International Women’s Day
This week more than 600 oOh!media digital screens around Aotearoa will be showcasing women-led locally owned and operated businesses
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NZME buys Bay of Plenty-based SunMedia
Owned and operated by local couple, Claire Rogers and the late Brian Rogers, SunMedia has operated in the Bay of Plenty for 23 years.
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NZ-first Sound Sensitivity Stations launch at Eden Park for P!NK concerts
Launching in time for the P!NK concerts, the new Kennards Hire Sound Sensitivity Stations dispense free ear plugs to fans.
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Taboola appoints experienced APAC ad exec to manage New Zealand sales
Joe France will be responsible for cultivating key partnerships and delivering solutions to meet evolving New Zealand client needs.
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Powerhouse Agency relaunches as PH
Spearheaded by CEO Christine Kearney, the rebrand includes a new website, expanded product offering, and ‘Digital Chemistry’ concept.
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Travel trends boost Out of Home reach
The report found that Kiwis are very mobile and that adopting a more flexible work model has created more Out of Home occasions.
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Media Owners take the win at UnLtd Big Clash Auckland
Over 200 people across the industry came along to bat and bowl for good at Parnell Cricket club last Friday, to raise funds for UnLtd’s work.
Movings & Shakings
IMANZ appoints Kath Mitchell as GM
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ) has announced the appointment of Kath Mitchell as its inaugural General Manager.
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Trade Me launches pop-up laundromat via Special PR
With 87 percent of Kiwi shopping secondhand in the past six months, Special PR was tasked to develop and execute a campaign that championed these results.
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TVNZ posts half-year loss amid ad revenue decline
TVNZ’s financial result comes only days after rival broadcaster Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand announced it was planning to close Newshub.
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DDB Group Aotearoa wins top industry award
DDB Group Aotearoa has won the highly coveted Campaign Brief New Zealand Agency of the Year Award, for the 7th time.
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Seek recruits ‘Mythbusters’ star for new content series
Jamie Hyneman, with the help of Kiwi and Australian talent, gets to the bottom of common job-hunting myths that were revealed by SEEK research.
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PRINZ Announces the 2024 Chief Examiner for APR Programme
APR is an internationally recognised qualification for public relations and communications management professionals.
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Voices of Hope and Someday Studios launch mental health exhibition
The striking photo and audio series profiled 11 everyday kiwis who have faced staggering mental health challenges throughout their lives.
Movings & Shakings
AA Insurance appoints Shaun Rees as Chief Product and Marketing Officer
Rees brings extensive experience across the NZ consumer services landscape, with senior leadership roles at Genesis Energy and ANZ.
Awards
Four Square takes out the Kantar Supreme Ad Impact Award for 2023
Four Square takes the crown with ‘The Kings Feast’, beating Hellers and a Meadow Fresh campaign featuring Kiwi basketball star Steven Adams.
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Run’s Hareta Tiraa-Passfield in B&T 30 Under 30 Shortlist
Hareta is included in the Agency Sales/Account Manager category and is the only person in this category from Aotearoa New Zealand.
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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.