Somehow, this one slipped through our net – Kiwi film editor Andrew Holmes was another Pencil winner in New York at the One Show Awards.

Cannes Lions has confirmed a “show-stopping” roster of speakers – overwhelmingly male – set to keep the red carpet firmly in place outside the Palais des Festivals. Some of Hollywood’s most famous will unite with industry stars to share insights and inspiration as part of the biggest programme in the festival’s history.

Several readers have written to M+AD referring to our Cafe Reader comment that “there ain’t a cent in it”, pointing out that the print title contains paid ads. The point, dear readers, is that this comment was intended to convey irony – not penury.

DDB New Zealand has solidified its Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 2015 Best Australasian Digital Agency title after winning two virtual gongs in the 2016 Facebook competition, for Westpac 2015 Chopper Appeal Handheld Rescue.

Forget the Parker fight – the biggest heavyweight bout of the year has been won by MediaWorks star Paul Henry, who knocked out former champion Mike Hosking in the first round, taking out the Sir Paul Holmes Broadcaster of the Year and Best Talk Presenter belts at Friday’s NZ Radio Awards.

Media Design School student team Sophie Thomsen & Jacob Newton together with Katie Price & Jinah Song have made it into the final Future Lions shortlist.