Stories about TVNZ published on StopPress – Aotearoa/New Zealand’s daily news site for the advertising and marketing industry.
Sally Falconer has joined TVNZ in a permanent position as general manager of marketing and communications. She’s previously worked for the company in a contract role as media and communications strategist.
At the halfway point in the fiscal year, TVNZ had gained TV audience and advertising market share, as well as doubling its online streaming numbers, according to its half-year results.
Little Giant, Linked by Isobar has been announced as the digital partner for the development of TVNZ’s Re: News channel, which has had a Facebook presence since 2017. Re: News will be launched as a new website in March.
With audience numbers dwindling and a website that was beginning to look aged in a rapidly evolving digital world, The New Zealand Herald knew something had to be done, so it looked to its audience for the answer. We take a look at 2018’s best media/publishing.
Dental decay is one of the most chronic childhood diseases in New Zealand, with over 29,000 Kiwi kids having rotten teeth pulled out last year. So, the Health Promotion Agency enlisted a straight-talking, no- nonsense tooth fairy to help Kiwi kids. We take a look at 2018’s best healthcare/beauty.
Never one to miss a trick, Air New Zealand dove into the action of the country’s first British and Irish Lions tour in 12 years with Project Blackout in 2017. We take a look at 2018’s best Travel/Leisure.
FMG has been around for a long time, offering advice-driven insurance to the rural community. But, when competition from brokers was affecting business, it knew it needed to remind New Zealand’s rural communities of its unique service. We take a look at 2018’s best financial and banking.
As a Marlborough product going up against international competition, New Zealand King Salmon marked its territory. We take a look at 2018’s best FMCG.
The Movember Foundation gave New Zealand’s youth the power to grow a mo in the hopes of reducing youth suicide. We take a look at 2018’s best not-for profit.
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Jonathan Symons, marketing director at TVNZ, has to say.
Every year, StopPress asks players in the local industry for their reflections on the marketing year that was. Here’s what Jens Hertzym, executive creative director at TVNZ Blacksand, has to say.
It’s difficult for a company to stand out in a crowded marketplace, and not let itself deteriorate among the pressure of its competitors. While Genesis was beginning to age, it decided to breathe new life and purpose into its brand with incredible results.
After the global PR disaster of the failed Samsung Note 7, Samsung Electronics NZ’s marketing team wanted to make sure it could communicate directly with customers, and not rely on third-party retailers. We take a look at this year’s best technology.
While Auckland’s beaches and harbours may look pristine, this isn’t always the case as contaminants can make their way into the water. So, Auckland Council launched a clever initiative to keep swimmers safe and informed. We take a look at this year’s best public sector.
Creating a nationwide team has been key in unlocking Fly Buys’ most important resource: its brand partners’ staff on the frontlines. We take a look at this year’s best B2B.
After three decades of consistent sales and bargains, The Warehouse took the plunge and introduced a new low-price strategy in an effort to stabilise the business model and win back the trust of once-loyal customers. We take a look at this year’s best retail.
Getting folks to spend money on icy peaks and ski fields in summer is no easy task. But, NZSki managed to beat the odds and rise to new heights. We take a look at this year’s best in-house branding.
Last night New Zealand’s TV stars gathered at Auckland’s Civic Theatre to celebrate the best in show at the Huawei Mate20 New Zealand Television Awards. TVNZ people and programmes won across 14 categories and MediaWorks won across five.
Faced with low brand awareness and consideration, TSB Bank underwent a makeover – refreshing its name and looking to drive new customer growth. We take a look at this year’s best brand transformation.
It’s no easy feat to cut through the noise in the cosmetics aisle at the grocery store, but spotting a hole in the market, Earthwise Group managed to do just that. We take a look at this year’s best emerging brand/business.
The engineering industry is a highly competitive one and great talent in the industry is invaluable. So how does a company compete to attract and retain gifted staff? Harrison Grierson had the answer.
Whittaker’s raised the stakes with the Destinations product launch, featuring its now-familiar ambassador Nigella Lawson calling on multiple famous friends. We take a look at this year’s best marketing communication strategy.
New Zealanders have loved potatoes for generations, but introducing a new branded version was going to take some serious planning. Last year, T&G took on the challenge, launching Lotatoes. We take a look at this year’s best marketing on a shoestring budget winner.
BP and Surf Life Saving New Zealand have a valuable partnership that spans decades. To celebrate the partnership’s 50th anniversary, they invited folks to spread the love to SLSNZ by filling up their cars at BP. We take a look at this year’s best purpose-driven marketing strategy winner.
The global podcast market is booming, and New Zealand is no different. This week, NZME and TVNZ have added new podcasts to their ranks.
With a customer churn rate that didn’t seem to be stabilising, despite its best promotional efforts, the TAB knew it needed to change tack. We take a look at this year’s best use of customer insight/data winner.
The new campaign for TVNZ OnDemand marks a turning point for the platform, after a year of investment and content curation.
The Health Promotion Agency is on a mission to reduce smoking among New Zealanders. Its long-standing partnership with Smokefreerockquest has been a great way for it to both decrease youth smoking rates and help launch the career of talented Kiwi musicians. We take a look at this year’s best use of sponsorship winner.
One year on from her pledge to offer more local content than ever before, TVNZ director of content Cate Slater says the investment in local has paid off.
Last night, TVNZ and its agency and production partners gathered at Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre to cut the ribbon on a new season lineup. But as much as it was a celebration of what’s to come, it was a chance for the broadcaster to look back on its pledge from a year ago to invest in both OnDemand and local content.