It’s been busy times at KBR Digital as it launches Cortechs, a brand new adtech arm of its business. MD Grant Hyland said: “Adtech in NZ is moving fast.

AUCKLAND Today: APN Outdoor has unveiled the only large format digital sign in Ponsonby Central – located in the heart of the entertainment precinct.

Bauer, ICG and NZ Lifestyle Magazine Group lead the way with the most finalists in the 39 categories at the 2018 Webstar Magazine Media Awards.

This afternoon, the Semi Permanent festival (which has been playing for the past week) bring Kiwis a taster of the Rare masterclass that’s been touring the globe since 2017. This session takes place on 2pm-5pm in the Aotea Centre.

NZ has dozens of entries shortlisted for Ad Stars 2018 creative awards in Busan Korea in a fortnight – but only one Kiwi has been named an executive judge – Saatchi NZ CCO Toby Talbot.

Auckland-based award winning publicist Amanda McConchie aims to bridge a gap between talent agencies and public relations,with the establishment of The Business of Influence PR to represent influencers on brand collaborations, and providing accessible and affordable PR services.

Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day gets underway in just two weeks – on Friday 24 August in cities and towns across New Zealand.