AUCKLAND, Today: McCready Bale Media NZ (with software provider Serato) has been named Brand Awareness Premier Partner of the Year at the Google AUNZ Premier Partner Awards, recognised for their work in driving brand awareness for sustainable growth in a changing world.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: After over 10 years in Parnell, the Comms Council – now under the guidance of new ceo Simon Lendrum – is moving its HQ to the city CBD.

AUCKLAND, Monday: “PlayStation wants you to know that Play Has No Limits,” writes Phantom Billstickers’ indefatigable Rupert Fenton in the latest Phan Mail, “so they decided to create something spectacular on Phantom’s premium Symonds St site.

AUCKLAND, Monday: Digital agency 36 Presents has launched 36 AI, an artificial intelligence platform that automates digital marketing for advertisers in New Zealand, for the first time.

AUCKLAND, Monday: As the summer heats up, a new social campaign from Wendy’s and media agency Together is cooling TikTok users down.

WELLINGTON, Today: Willis St-based creative indie EightyOne has engineered a One More Night summer appeal campaign for New Zealand Women’s Refuge.

AUCKLAND, Today: A digital content platform aimed at Kiwi teens, launches today. Billie aims to fill the gap left behind by the likes of Creme, Girlfriend and Dolly magazines.

AUCKLAND, Sunday: “Luxon appears to be personable, smart, chatty and a decent sort of bloke,” writes business columnist Paul Catmur in the latest Herald on Sunday – before pointing out one flaw – and it’s a big one!