AUCKLAND, Today: “A criticism occasionally levelled at our Media Design School students is that they concentrate way too much on tech and not enough on the ‘traditional’,” writes CD Kate Humphries.
Flux shoots global Disney Xmas short film
AUCKLAND, Monday: Fux Animation has produced a “magical” new two-minute Disney film to mark the holiday season, supporting long-term charity partner Make-A-Wish.
L’affare asks Aotearoa to Embrace the Unknown
WELLINGTON, Monday: Indie agency EightyOne and production house Storybox have teamed up to create a new campaign for coffee roasters L’affare.
WPP ranks New Zealand low in business poll

AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand been named 11th best country in the world to do business in the entrepreneurship, agility and social purpose sectors.
Digital humans the new normal?
BEIJING, Sunday: Brands are starting to launch their own branded virtual idols, giving them a level of creative control impossible with flesh-and-blood key opinion leaders, according to post by Mumbrella AU acting deputy editor Emma Shepherd.
You’re invited: Business & Marketing through Economic Uncertainty
CHRISTCHURCH, Friday: Merrivale agency Harvey Cameron and Bagrie Economics are to host Business & Marketing Through Economic Uncertainty forum – a free event “packed full of value”.
Marketers + media meet up
AUCKLAND, Friday: The Marketers & Media Meet Up (MMMU) was jumpstarted last night at bright-and breezy-venue, East Street Hall, off Karangahape Road.
Big AU show ready to roll

SYDNEY, Today: Australian’s AWARD Awards – a happy hunting ground for Kiwi creative agencies – has opened its show for entry, with a deadline of 7pm NZT on Friday 17 February 2023.
NZ digital advertising revenue grows
AUCKLAND, Today: IAB New Zealand released the latest 2022 Digital Advertising Revenue Report this morning, providing a snapshot of the first half of 2022 – along with trends – to provide a contextual overview of the New Zealand digital advertising market.
DDB brings magic to the table for New World’s Xmas campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: New World and DDB Group Aotearoa are ringing in the holiday season with a melodic festive campaign, synonymous with what’s most important at Christmas time – fun, food and family.