AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Val Morgan Cinema was quick to exploit today’s remarkable post-Covid recovery report (see accompanying story NZ ad & media demand soars), pointing out it’s been the best-performing media channel.

AUCKLAND, Today: The NZ advertising market’s Covid downturn is officially over,” according to SMI, which is reporting April ad demand soaring a record 56.2% year-on-year to $78.9 million, bringing the total just 2.7% shy of the April 2019 pre-pandemic result.

LONDON, Today: In our most recent D&AD coverage, M+AD Daily failed to report the Yellow Pencil (Gold equivalent) awarded to Clemenger BBDO Wellington for its work with the NZ Human Rights Commission.

AUCKLAND, Monday: MediaWorks has announced its full year results to 31 December 2020 (FY20), a performance the company says demonstrates the resilience of the business despite the considerable impact of Covid-19 over the year.

WELLINGTON, Yesterday: Sustainable shoes & clothing brand Allbirds – a NZ-based company with retail outlets in many parts of the world (including London, New York, Auckland, Beijing & Berlin) has named Te Aro-based indie Wrestler as its global creative partner.

BUSAN, Yesterday: South Korean creative/tech comp Ad Stars 2021 has selected DDB Aotearoa creative director Christie Cooper to sit on the Design & Print jury.

AUCKLAND, Monday: Ponsonby indie YoungShand has been awarded the creative & media business of green power provider Flick Electric in a competitive pitch.