AUCKLAND, Today: Returning for our third year, The Keith Norris Charity Golf Cup is part of MA’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2024.

SYDNEY, Today: Seven NZ agencies have been listed among the top agencies in the world over the past 20 years, according to a list compiled by Best Ads.

PATTAYA, THAILAND, Today: AdFest 2024 has extended entry submission deadline for the 2024 awards show to Friday 19 January.

NEW YORK, Today: The One Club for Creativity has announced the global jury for the ADC 103rd Annual Awards, including two from New Zealand. (The One Club calls itself “the world’s longest continuously-running global competition celebrating excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of design and advertising”).

AUCKLAND, Today: During the holidays, M+AD will cover only major breaking news. Editor David Gapes can still be reached, however, at ed@mad-daily.com or 021 596 686.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: UnLtd, the social impact organization for New Zealand’s media, marketing, and creative industry, shares the industry’s 2023 social impact, exceeding $3.6M through media donations, fundraising, events, and volunteering.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Sling & Stone, a travel-focused agency, selected by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited for Australian PR and influencer marketing, marks a strategic move to boost tourism partnerships and awareness.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: In a budget-friendly move, Stickman partners with FCB and PHD, using iconic brands’ backgrounds for PAK’nSAVE’s Christmas Super Deals, proving his advertising savvy.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: As PitchBlack approaches its 5th birthday in January, the 4th quarter stands out with impactful blue-chip pitches, marking an early celebratory gift for the agency.