DUNEDIN, Today: Digital ad network Scroll Media has signed three more publisher groups to its expanding network, including South Island publishing giant Allied Press (Otago Daily Times and Ashburton Courier).

AUCKLAND, Today: Lumo Digital Outdoor has rolled out three new smart screens – and claims this makes the young media company “New Zealand’s only nationwide 100% pure-play digital billboard owner and operator”.

LONDON, Today: Alcohol brands are turning their attention to what they see as a huge potential to develop products specifically designed for women – and to market these heavily through sport events.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Leading Australia digital out-of home-business, QMS Media Limited (ASX:QMS) has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with Quadrant Private Equity, who will acquire 100% QMS Media shares with an all cash offer at A$1.22.

PARIS, Today: Every year, before its annual prize-giving ceremony, The Epica Awards holds its Creative Circle conference, exploring different facets of creativity and its impact on society.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: TVNZ and The Warehouse – with help from OMD – are aiming to bring back the joys of reading this summer, with the return of its iconic Goodnight Kiwi.

PARIS, Tuesday: The Cannes Lions has launched the 2020 festival by announcing the Content Agenda themes, alongside the launch of the Creative Business Transformation Lions.