AUCKLAND, Monday: Following the destructive weather events across the upper North Island, NZME has announced one million dollars of advertising will be made available across its print, audio and digital platforms for businesses impacted by these events.
Through My Eyes, from FCB Aotearoa & Waka Kotahi
AUCKLAND, Monday: FCB Aotearoa, in partnership with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and MBM have launched their first piece of work – Through My Eyes – since the appointment of FCB as lead strategic creative agency and MBM as media agency in June 2022.
No M+AD Monday – back Tuesday

AUCKLAND, Today: This Monday (30 January) is a public holiday in the northern half of the North Island – Northland (where it is known as Northland Day), Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne regions, as well as some parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay regions north of the 39th parallel.
Comms Council taps Axis judging team
AUCKLAND, Thursday: The Comms Council has unveiled its team of five executive judges for the 43rd annual Axis Awards.
Out-of-home revenue results defy 2022’s challenges
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) reports that its members’ 2022 revenue was up 10% year-on-year, with the total revenue rising to $131m.
Studio Unlimited launches first Flicks brand campaign, solving the what-to-watch dilemma
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Homegrown cinema and streaming guide Flicks has been helping Kiwis find something good to watch for more than 15 years, and it’s celebrating its rising global popularity with its first-ever brand campaign.
A paw-fect pitch win

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Following a “rigorous” pitch process, OMG media agency Hearts & Science has been selected to handle all strategic media services for leading pet care provider Animates.
Mazda NZ Partners with AM on Three
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Mazda New Zealand has signed on to become the new premium sponsor of Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ’s morning show, AM, on Three and ThreeNow.
PRINZ Awards open, with AU judge on board
AUCKLAND, Thursday: PRINZ has secured a top Australian creative and marcomms specialist as a lead judge for this year’s PRINZ awards, which have just opened for entry.
Gregorio steps down as Saatchi & Saatchi AU ceo
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Saatchi & Saatchi Australia ceo Anthony Gregorio is stepping down from his role, with managing director of Publicis’ bespoke Lexus team, Patrick Rowe, appointed as replacement.