NZME’s Newstalk ZB was the top-rated commercial radio network in NZ – by station share, and breakfast across All People 10+, according to figures released this morning by the Radio Broadcasters Association, and its researcher GfK.

Kiwi music video production company Fish&Clips has engaged Blaine Stevenson joining the crew as head of music videos. “As well as being a fulltime frother for music – having attended 50-plus live gigs in the last year – Blaine brings with him production and management experience from across both sides of the ditch,” says Fish&Clips MD James Moore (who’s also MD at Flying Fish).

All tickets for the Comms Council 2018 Beacon Awards gala dinner in Auckland next Thursday (10 May) have been sold. If you’re desperate, scroll down for the emergency link.

The 24th New York Festivals Global Awards 2018 competition is now open for entries, celebrating the best work in Healthcare & Wellness and Pharma (Rx) Advertising.

The partnership between Lumo and Ports of Auckland launched its ninth premium Smart Billboard on Ports land in Quay St, Auckland.

Omnicom Media Group has been appointed as the single media strategy and buying partner for The Warehouse Group and its family of brands: The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and Torpedo7.

In honour of NZ Music Month (May, which starts today), Whittaker’s have joined forces with up-and-coming Kiwi musician/songwriter Jasmine Balmer, also known as BEING., to create New Zealand’s first edible record made of chocolate.

Fujitsu New Zealand has appointed Parnell-based The Business Marketing Group as their marketing agency. The incumbent was Raw Advertising.

Kiwi Premium Ad Exchange (KPEX) announced today that former Wellingtonian Simon Birkenhead has been appointed as its new ceo. KPEX is a joint partnership between NZME, Stuff, Mediaworks and TVNZ.