Distinguished American adman Pat Fallon – a man who came from poor beginnings to become a pioneer of creative advertising – died suddenly in the US at the weekend, aged 70. The cause of his death was a stroke.

Coca-Cola is today celebrating the 100th birthday of the iconic Contour bottle, a design that has cemented itself as a global pop culture icon and loved by millions around the world. 

Today (16 November) the UK-based global creative awards organisation D&AD, with the support of Creative Skillset, launches a free online course for professionals who manage brands across the creative industries, examining a fundamental challenge of all marketing and communications: how do you engage your audiences through story?

New Zealand Police has appointed Ogilvy as its lead agency, with a prime focus on driving police recruitment efforts. Four agencies contested the pitch, but head of brand James Whitaker will not name them.

The NZ airport billboard economy is thriving as year-on-year audience numbers for both Auckland and Christchurch continue to rise, according to APN Outdoor.

CAANZ has issued the entry call for Axis 2016. A number of changes are on the slate for next year, including fewer categories – achieved by consolidation of older categories, and a number of new ones. Plus a prediction that the 2016 show will reach a wider audience.

Film Construction director Chris Sisarich’s most recent gorgeous visuals tell the story of open places, open hearts and open minds in Aotearoa.

MDS AdSchool CD Kate Humphries is worried, and she has a question for the agency community: “Did you get your invite to our end-of-year show next Tuesday?”

New Zealand interactive design agency Resn has scooped up two international Site of the Month awards, according to a report in Campaign Brief.