AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Eden Terrace-based indie digital agency Flight has been appointed digital partner by Cadpro – a leading NZ supplier of professional computer-aided design (CAD) technology.

WELLINGTON, Today: Special Wellington has announced its first major account, securing brand communication, strategy & advertising services with online retailer Trade Me – without a pitch.

AUCKLAND, Today: The Battle of the Ad Bands returns to the stage – at Galatos Auckland on Thursday 29 September (from 6pm-pm).

LONDON, Wednesday: Global advetising spend is on course to rise by 8.3% – or $US67.3bn – to $880.9bn this year, lifted by a positive first half for holding companies and a boost from cyclical events in the second half, most notably the US midterm elections and the men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar this November.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: NZME has launched a sustainable fashion-forward partnership with women’s fashion chain Ruby through Liam Patterns.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Ministers took a back seat earlier this week as ākonga, kaiako, parents and principals became TV stars (with a little guidance from Stanley St) to help launch a nationwide school attendance campaign, Every School Day is a Big Day.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Karangahape Road indie ad & design agency The Goat Farm has launched into the virtual space with its new online home show package Homeshow2Go!.

AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council ceo Simon Lendrum said: “This year marks The Pressies 5th birthday, and the industry is getting ready to celebrate with a live awards ceremony set to be bigger and better than ever before.

AUCKLAND, Today: When The Cat’s Away’s chart-topping chanteuse Margaret Urlich, who died this week aged 57, enjoyed a fruitful relationship with ad agencies and tvc producers throughout her career.