Sydney-based Scott Mirabello, the principal mobile consultant at Oracle Marketing Cloud, spoke in Auckland recently about the fast-growing mobile-centric world of consumer behaviour. His focus was the value of a well-designed app.

The New York-based 2016 Global Awards – which reward worldwide healthcare and wellness advertising – has issued its call for entries.

A rave Jesse Mulligan review for the Lucky Lucky Dumplings restaurant in K Rd gives the pop-up establishment (in the old Las Vegas strip club) 8.5 out of 10 stars. In his review, Mulligan informs us that it’s owned by “an upmarket ad agency”.

MediaWorks has revealed a sharp drop in underlying earnings amid challenging market conditions and says it may seek further support from private equity owner Oaktree to fund growth opportunities, according to a report in NBR today.

SINGAPORE – NZ agencies have won two Golds, a Silver, and four Bronzes at the 2016 Asian Marketing Effectiveness & Strategy (AMES) Awards, held last night at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

Adshel has this week launched a new trade campaign that encourages brands and advertisers to stand out and ‘shine bright(er)’ during the winter months when less sunlight would usually disadvantage the visibility of out-of-home advertising assets.

Instagram has overnight unveiled new business tools that will be available first to businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the US. 

Auckland creative production agency Augusto has confirmed earlier informal reports that it’s won the Wendy’s account – without a pitch. The incumbent was Image Centre.