Addicted to Media is a New Zealand copywriting & brand storytelling agency 

Based in beautiful Queenstown, we service the whole of New Zealand, with major clients in Christchurch, Central Lakes, and Central Otago. We use creative story-telling techniques to get people addicted to your brand.

From compelling web copy to brand story packages, we have options to suit even the smallest budgets. 


​Let us help you tell your story. 

Meet Julia,
​Managing Director

Founder and Managing Director of Addicted to Media, Julia Střelou, has a Bachelor's Degree in Media and Communications from RMIT University, a Certificate in Design-Led Thinking and Business Strategy from Harvard Business School, and twelve years of experience in copywriting, communications, marketing, and media strategy. 
She has worked with big names in the New Zealand media industry, including NZME and Stuff. During her years in the industry, she has helped hundreds of businesses across New Zealand achieve their goals through successful marketing strategies. 
Her years in media sales complement her degree, enabling her to create newsworthy content—that sells!

As a best-selling author, she can creatively construct the stories that your business wants to tell. 

Her writing has been featured in Metropol Magazine, The Press, The Sunday Star Times, and Stuff.

Awards:

New Zealander of the Year, Local Hero Medalist 2023

Social Impact Innovator, Spirit of Wakatipu Awards, 2024

Queenstown Business Awards, Excellence in Marketing 2023 (as a contractor of the Medrecruit Marketing Team)

RSCA Awards Excellence in Social Purpose (as a contractor of the Medrecruit Team)

Finalist in the Women of Influence Awards 2022
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What people are saying:

  • MERE. H - HANCOCK GROUP

    “I wanted something different for my listing copy and to set my listings apart from the rest. Julia worked with me to incorporate creative writing into my listing copy. Her creative writing background helps her think outside the box.

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  • HAMISH WALKER - WALKER & CO

    "Julia captures the essence of each property and articulates it with precision. Her copywriting is a testament to the multi-million dollar listings we proudly represent."

  • JUDY G - HACOURTS

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    When the market heats up, I don't have time to worry about getting the copy perfect. ​Julia alleviated the stress by creating timely and affordable spiels.

    ”

  • JULIA M - MAFS

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    I really wanted a place on a reality TV show. Julia wrote my application and interviewed me for my application video. The probing questions helped me open up and show the producers my real self. Needless to say, I got a place on the show

    ”

Let’s create something memorable together.