The Outdoor Media Association of NZ reports another period of strong growth for the sector with the release of Q1 2015 revenue figures today. Gross media revenue for the industry increased by 9% over the same period in 2014, reaching $17.2 million for the quarter.

Kiwi creative Carl van Wijk – a senior art director who is ex Saatchi Auckland and Y&R Auckland and currently CD at Rage Inc Tokyo – has produced a colourful book for two to six year-olds that celebrates NZ bird life in a way that aims to tickle the littlies’ funnybone.

Yahoo New Zealand has announced the return of Yahoo Digital Stars, a programme that recognises the best up-and-coming talent in the New Zealand & Australian media planning and buying industry.

Ogilvy & Mather Auckland is developing a multimillion-dollar campaign for Coca-Cola South Pacific’s much-touted new product, Coca-Cola Life – the new diabetic-friendly product that was developed by Coca-Cola in Argentina and Chile – which is now being released on the market in NZ. 

Assignment has retained the Z Energy creative business, successfully fending off a number of unnamed agencies in a pitch.

Michael Bowie, who established Jobmedia Ltd 16 years ago back in May 1999, has decided to retire from recruitment and as a director and co-owner of the business. He has been instrumental in the development of Jobmedia in the advertising industry, and has seen Jobmedia succeed in a competitive recruitment market. 

Tim Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of the NZ Herald, has decided to step down after a stellar 30 year career with the company. Murphy has been Editor-in-Chief for the past three years and Editor for 10 years before that.