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1 month ago | stoppress.co.nz | Zahra Shahtahmasebi

On March 13, Zahra Shahtahmasebi attended Live Nation’s launch of its annual Love Song study – a look into Generation Z and what they’re thinking and vibing. She discovered that not only is she of Gen Z herself, but actually resonates with some of the study’s key themes – namely, feeling nostalgic for an era that is not hers. Personal revelations aside, here is part two of what Zahra learnt about Gen Z and what they are looking for from brands in 2025.

1 month ago | stoppress.co.nz | Zahra Shahtahmasebi

I never felt like I identified with being part of Generation Z until I walked into Live Nation’s Love Song event and saw a mug with my name on it. Not literally – instead it had a picture of a name tag that said: “Hello. I’m Nostalgic for an era that’s not mine.”The event in question was the release of Live Nation’s annual study, Love Song, responsible for “charting the vital signs of music lovers”.

1 month ago | stoppress.co.nz | Zahra Shahtahmasebi

Emily Scovell is all about encouraging conversations about AI this International Women’s Day. It speaks right to the heart of the 2025 theme: accelerate action, with Harvard Business School research showing women are adopting the technology at a 25% lower rate than men.

1 month ago | stoppress.co.nz | Zahra Shahtahmasebi

OOHMAA has announced the Q4 winners of The Speccies, celebrating the very best in Aotearoa’s out of home advertising. These campaigns stood out for their bold creativity, smart use of the out of home format, and ability to capture attention in a crowded landscape. Q1 2025 nominations open on March 18; if you’ve got a great out of home campaign, why not put it forward?

2 months ago | stoppress.co.nz | Zahra Shahtahmasebi

Following a hiatus of almost six years, the iconic Cosmopolitan Australia magazine is set to return to the New Zealand market this month. The return will be led by Australian publisher Katarina Kroslakova’s publishing house KK Press in collaboration with Hearst Magazines International. “Cosmopolitan Australia’s vision is clear: to uplift, empower, and champion women while having an absolute blast doing it.