AUCKLAND, Today: Ben Reid, director at Eden Terrace-based creative studio, writes: “Just a comment on yesterday’s Adfest story (scroll down for the link) in M+AD Daily, as it’s not entirely accurate.
Out of Home Media Association welcomes new members
AUCKLAND, Monday: Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) has unveiled its two new display members – DOOH specialists Go Media and retail media channel Hyper.
Dentsu grows creative team
AUCKLAND, Monday: Dentsu Creative NZ has announced new appointments to their growing creative team, with the addition of Anton Posa and Rupert Hancock as senior creatives.
Stanley Street appoints new chief media officer (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Monday: Following a search for a new chief media officer, Stanley Street has announced that Emily Scovell will step into this role at the Parnell-based advertising agency.
Entry date extended

AUCKLAND, Today: The NZ Radio Awards Committee has chosen to extend the closing date for 2023 NZ Radio Awards entries by one week.
Adfest turns a blind eye on Kiwis for judging panel. (This story is wrong – see update, below)
PATTAYA, THAILAND, Today: New Zealand judges have been overlooked by the organisers of Adfest 2023 – which has just announced the panel for this year’s Lotus Awards competition.
NZME gets behind the Red Cross Disaster Fund
AUCKLAND, Friday: NZME – which has already committed $1 million of advertising for businesses impacted Cyclone Gabrielle – has now announced its backing for the New Zealand Red Cross Disaster Fund’s support for those impacted, and prepare for future emergencies.
Avis partners with The Royal New Zealand Ballet – campaign info YTBA
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Rental car agency Avis New Zealand is to sponsor the Royal New Zealand Ballet to support innovation and excellence in the arts. Boyd PR NZ advises there’s no ad agencies involved – yet.
Integrated ad campaign for latest chocolate flavour

WELLINGTON, Today: Whittaker’s has organised an integrated advertising campaign with MBM for its new “limited edition” Blondie and Biscuit 250g block.
Run leadership strong in 2023
AUCKLAND, Today: K Rd-based agency Run has grown, with the addition of account director Shelley Cousins, and designer Olivia Aukafolau.