Earlybird tickets are now on sale for the NZ Comms Council’s 2018 Effie Awards, in association with TVNZ. The deal lasts just under a fortnight – until Tuesday 14 August.

New Zealand’s new Freeview On Demand service is setting the standard for video on demand delivery to smart TVs via HbbTV, said FreeviewNZ’s Jason Foden at the Mediatech Pacific Conference 2018 in Auckland yesterday.

In response to yesterday’s M+AD story about Helen Clark’s “pose” for the cover of express magazine, the former PM posted this comment on Twitter: “Have you heard of graphics? I did not pose for this”.

Google NZ country director Caroline Rainsford is the latest signing for IABNZ’s large ad/media/tech eventad:tech Auckland – to be held in November.

After a competitive shoot-out with most of New Zealand’s top communications, media, design and digital agencies, EECA has appointed Clemenger BBDO Wellington to take on the role of marketing and communications strategic partner.

Go Media has won the media rights to Nelson Airport, New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing regional airport. To meet the growth demands, Nelson Airport is building a new terminal. Go Media will play its part in delivering a best-in-class customer experience by installing high-spec, digital media assets, inside and out.

Outdoor revenue holds firm for H1 2018 in a softening media market as investment in innovation by OMANZ members continues unabated.

Helen Clark graces the cover of NZ’s LGBTI magazine, express, to celebrate her years of support for the gay community and mark the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage. This landmark issue is out today.