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Kiwi celebrities charge fans $150 for personalised video shoutouts
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Tourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign funding cut by $3m
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Government needs to determine whether the big oil companies are in genuine competition.
Sky TV nabs former Foodstuffs, Air NZ marketing boss
Sky has appointed a big name in the marketing industry.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's craft beer hot on wine's heels
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The IKEA effect: Recipe for sales a complex mix
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Woman reveals mistake over hiring boyfriend
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Advertising death is tricky at the best of times. And it's even worse after a tragedy.
Tourism NZ to resume global ads after mosque attacks
The government agency says its mainly digital advertising will restart next Monday.
Kids' call to Jacinda Ardern: ban junk food ads
Kiwi kids have made an unlikely plea to PM Jacinda Ardern: ban junkfood marketing.
Former US ad man calls for Zuckerberg's resignation
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Kicked for touch: ABs' Instagram posts broke alcohol advertising rules
Photos posted on Instagram can now be considered alcohol advertising, board says.
Air NZ will return to Facebook despite call for solidarity from big advertisers
The airline has paused advertising on the platform but plans to resume ads on the site.
Tourism NZ suspends marketing of country overseas
Agency pulls content from Facebook and YouTube amid review
Billionaire CEO's offensive gaffe
The company boss invoked an awkward - and offensive - metaphor.
Warehouse Stationery backs climate change with giveaway
The Warehouse Stationery wants Kiwis' thoughts writ large.
Why Lucy's back on board with House of Travel
Travel agent says the increasingly fragmented booking market works in its favour.
Oceania Marine trims its interiors operation
Oceania Marine has ''let go'' of its Hewlett St boat refit operation.
Steinlager named official sponsor of Emirates Team NZ for America's Cup
Beer brand owned by Lion has be named the official sponsor of Emirates Team New Zealand.
Lipstick in kindergarten? South Korea's beauty industry targets young girls
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Explainer: Why NZ can't afford to mess with China
China and NZ's relationship has been of mutual benefit since it signed FTA in 2008.
NZ Made campaign rolls out 'New Zealand grown' labels
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