AUCKLAND, Today: Just a reminder: Crave Global’s new ‘experimental’ bar, Thursday, opens tonight (Thursday!) at 224 Symonds St.

AUCKLAND, Today: Global news brand Guardian (which began life as legendary London newspaper The Guardian) has launched a New Zealand home page, and is producing geo-targeted content for NZ readers and advertisers – with guidance from Ponsonby digital matchmakers Digital Commons.

AUCKLAND, Today: Freemans Bay creative indie Contagion has won a pitch for winemaker Villa Maria’s global social strategy, media and creative.

AUCKLAND, Today: The family and friends of senior media executive Chris Jagusch, who died unexpectedly in September, are inviting ad industry associates to join them in a special tribute – to be held at NZME in central Auckland on Wednesday 25 November at 3pm. This will be an invite-only event (scroll down for the contact details).

AUCKLAND, Today: On Thursday 18 March, NZ can enjoy being part of the world’s first advertising award show in real life,” says Axis 2021 convenor Maria Devereux, announcing a one-week countdown to the Axis Awards 2021 entry call.

TOKYO, Wednesday: A dentsu study of 1361 chief marketing officers across 12 markets (including 450 from Apac nations) reveals that, despite a challenging period, CMOs are reclaiming the strategic agenda with a particular focus on product development.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Britomart-based technology & analytics company Lens Outdoor has unveiled a new data integration partnership with independent Melbourne-based technology firm Seedooh.

AUCKLAND, Today: Special Group has found a unique way to create new business – via a free startup scheme that aims to find three new businesses that would benefit from a relationship with the AUNZ indie.