The Radio Network has collaborated with APN to create an ‘Auckland only’ music radio station, Mix98.2, out of the ashes of Radio Sport (which has been sent packing back to its old low-fi AM frequency).

Telecom has revealed more about its upcoming online TV service – including a name (Lightbox), a logo, and how much viewers will pay ($15 per month). But no starting date.

Nielsen NZ has launched an ad industry survey that aims to improve understanding of ‘agency life’ – media consumption, technology ownership, interests).

Advertising photographer Simon Harper (aka The Car Guy) has shot a series of images for Amber La Vintage boutique – to promote himself to agency creatives!

The recent BrandZ global report is packed full of valuable insights for Kiwi brands, especially if they want to compete and grow internationally, writes Colmar Brunton CEO Jacqueline Ireland.

New Zealand insurer Sovereign has announced the appointment of JWT as its creative and communications agency partner. Sovereign also appointed Dentsu Aegis Network as its partner for other communications needs including media, PR, and social.

Clemenger BBDO Wellington finished full of running as the Cannes Ad Festival drew to a close yesterday, winning triple Gold – a prized Gold Film Lion and two Gold Film Craft Lions (plus a Silver). DDB scored a Bronze Film Lion.

The French are no strangers to invasion. But they have managed to see off the advertising hordes for another year. Planeloads of tired and emotional members of the communication forces are heading back to their barracks around the globe, with aching kidneys and heads buzzing with ideas about new ways to tell stories and engage consumers.