QMS NZ is launching a digital transaction platform (which it labels “a NZ first for large-format roadside digital”), in conjunction with tech outfit The Rubicon Project and mobile specialists Digital Commons, who will represent the product in the market.

AdFest Thailand has issued its entry call for the longest-running ad awards show in the Asia Pacific region  – the 21st AdFestT Lotus Awards.

OMD has extended its role with Meridian Energy picking up Meridian’s media account, extending the work undertaken over the past two years by OMD’s Programmatic, Search and Data divisions. The full-service incumbent was BC&F Dentsu – who will continue their role as Meridian’s creative agency. There were no pitches involved.

The Marketing Association’s NZ Direct Marketing Awards has unveiled its 2017 shortlist, ahead of the awards dinner ad winners’ announcements at the Cordis Auckland (formerly the Langham) in March next year.

DDB New Zealand has teamed up with independent online safety outfit Netsafe to design, build and launch an AI weapon against scammers: Re:scam.

By AUT CD Paul White: Copywriter, CD, smart dresser and softly spoken fine gentleman Rod Lyons, sadly died last week after a very short battle with cancer.

The Axis Awards 2018 call for entry has now gone live on the Comms Council website (scroll down for the link). The theme next year is Respect.