News
The Sweetshop signs filmmaker Colin Read
Colin Read has been signed by The Sweetshop who will now represent him in Australia, New Zealand and Asia respectively.
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Campaigns
SBS Bank campaign via ABEL Aotearoa aims to protect first home buyers
SBS Bank’s new campaign via ABEL Aotearoa highlights the bank’s commitment to conserving the Kiwi dream of home ownership.
News
Kim Hill steps down from RNZ’s Saturday Morning show
Renowned New Zealand broadcaster Kim Hill has announced her departure from the RNZ National’s iconic Saturday Morning show.
StopPress exclusives
Ad Net Zero Action 5: Prompting behaviour change
Jo Bye of EECA speaks about the role that the ad industry can play in encouraging change on a societal level.
News
NZME partners with Vudoo to launch shoppable video for advertisers
NZME has signed a launch partnership with global content e-commerce pioneer Vudoo, offering an in-stream video e-commerce checkout experience.
News
Spark and Colenso BBDO launch ‘Hello Tomorrow’
Spark’s integrated launch campaign for its new brand positioning, Hello Tomorrow, via Colenso BBDO, went to air last week.
News
Emirates Team NZ selects Go Media as official Outdoor Media Partner
Emirates Team New Zealand has announced that Go Media is the official Outdoor Media Partner of Emirates Team New Zealand.
News
OMG launches end-to-end eCommerce practice Transact
Omnicom Media Group has launched a dedicated end-to-end eCommerce practice, Transact, in NZ.
News
Redcactus Design to close after three decades
After almost 30 years, Redcactus Design is closing its doors, allowing its owners to focus on new projects.
News
Applications open for Comms Council Recruitment Programme
The Comms Council has unveiled its yearly recruitment initiative, providing diverse individuals an opportunity to hone NZ ad industry skills.
News
oOh!media launches its first 3D Video Out of Home screen
Out of Home company oOh!media is set to be even more unmissable with the launch of its first 3D Video Out of Home screen in Sylvia Park.
News
Unbound partners with Hivestack to deliver targeted digital out of home ads
Digital marketing agency Unbound has partnered with Hivestack, a leading independent programmatic digital out of home ad tech company.
News
Skin Institute teams up with The Post Office to urge Kiwis to get their skin checked
With warmer weather on its way, the Skin Institute is urging Kiwis to get their skin checked.
News
Stuff announces political team in election run up
Kiwis wanting to keep up with the 2023 election campaign can count on Stuff for key info ahead of the General Election on October 14th.
News
Mindshare wins back Unilever
GroupM’s media agency Mindshare has reclaimed Unilever’s $40m account following a competitive pitch.
Movings & Shakings
LUMO welcomes fresh talent to sales team
LUMO Digital Outdoor has announced the appointment of four new members to its sales team.
Movings & Shakings
Sky strengthens Advertising Sales team with two appointments
Sky NZ has bolstered its Advertising Sales team with two key appointments.
Partner articles
Laughter and language: Inside Giggle Entertainment Network’s success
With over a million weekly viewers, Giggle Entertainment Network’s Co-Founder Jasmine Kiihfuss shares the secret to its success.
News
The Warehouse and DDB team up to redefine bargains for Kiwi families
The Warehouse has partnered with DDB Group Aotearoa to launch a brand platform that redefines bargains for modern Kiwi families.
News
KFC goes 3D with first commercial 3DOOH billboard
MediaWorks, PHD and Stanley Street have teamed up to deliver NZ’s first commercial full-motion 3DOOH billboards for KFC.
News
Krunch creates new integrated campaign for Generate KiwiSaver
As Generate KiwiSaver’s Marketing Technology and official Salesforce Marketing Cloud partner, krunch has created a new integrated creative campaign.
News
Early-childhood education provider BestStart appoints Together
Early-childhood education provider BestStart has appointed independent media agency Together to support its business in multiple areas.
News
The Spinoff launches new podcast Dear Jane
The Spinoff has launched Dear Jane, a new podcast series in five parts about a youth group, a betrayal of trust and the search for answers.
Movings & Shakings
Pure SEO appoints Peter Mangin as Chief Product and AI Officer
Pure SEO has announced the appointment of Peter Mangin as the new Chief Product and AI Officer.
News
Not Another celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with new homepage
Visitors to Not Another’s website will experience the homepage in te reo Māori this week, in celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
News
Hamilton PR firm launches CRUNCH podcast
PR firm HMC has launched a podcast, CRUNCH, designed to lift the lid on PR and communications.
Partner articles
Cinema revival spurs advertiser opportunity
Val Morgan’s New Zealand Head of Sales Matt Tremain talks to StopPress on what the revival of cinema means for advertisers.
News
NZ’s digital advertising revenue grows by 1.2 percent in H1
IAB NZ released its latest 2023 Digital Advertising Revenue Report offering a contextual overview of the NZ’s digital advertising market.
Events
Industry networking event CHPRty comes to Auckland
CHPR is bringing its highly-regarded and free to attend networking event, The CHPRty, to Auckland, on Wednesday, September 13.
News
TikTok and TBWA release white paper on crucial role of creativity for businesses
TikTok and TBWA have announced the release of a white paper that looks at the role creativity and innovation play in contemporary marketing strategies.