AUCKLAND, Today: Three independent shops are reporting that business is strong – and getting stronger – as the north of NZ emerges from Level 3 lockdown.

AUCKLAND, Today: Northern NZ agencies are putting on a brave face as many return to the office to celebrate their escape from the horrors of Level 3.

AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media has transformed its Panorama sites across the country for a campaign to mark the merger of Neon and Lightbox under the Neon brand.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Colenso, PHD Media, NZME and Skinny have taken an innovative approach to content sponsorship with a new integrated content model, called Friendship, launched by The Hits Breakfast hosts Jono Pryor & Ben Boyce. (Scroll down for a combined credits list.)

AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland University Press is about to release the first substantial book, Billy Apple: Life/Work, by Christina Barton, on the career of pop (and advertising) artist Billy Apple.

AUCKLAND, Today: Unilever has appointed Wright Comms to handle the PR for its consumer and corporate portfolio, following a competitive pitch. The incumbent was Acumen.

LONDON, Thursday: Rolls-Royce has unveiled a digital-friendly identity, carefully created by the Pentagram agency (London & New York). The luxury car brand has brought a refined version of its Spirit of Ecstasy emblem to the forefront of its new visual identity, complete with abstract visualisations and a tweaked wordmark.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Radio users still opt for traditional transistors and car radios, according to the annual radio device insights report conducted by GfK and the Radio Broadcasters Association.