Paris, November 8: Epica is delighted to announce its shortlisted entries for the 2018 competition. These finalists will go through to the grand jury, which meets in Amsterdam from 12-14 November. Gold and Grand Prix winners will be awarded during a ceremony at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute on the evening of November 15.

Halo Media together with Christchurch City Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū are getting boldly digital with an outdoor digital display exhibition celebrating New Zealand art and artists.

12 November: The ANZ media landscape today welcomes its latest major player, as Oath launches full operations in the region as part of its global rollout. Oath ANZ, led by Managing Director Paul Sigaloff, launches as a compelling market proposition, adding significant value to consumers and advertisers whilst nurturing and empowering local talent at all levels.

AUCKLAND, Today: Kingsland-based advertising photographer Lee Howell has created some powerful images to run throughout Asia as part of a World Stroke Awareness Day campaign.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: “YouTube is now the top-rated channel in New Zealand in daily reach for the under 40 demographic – with 74% reach compared to 32% reach on TV, according to a report in StopPress.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Leading pharmaceutical company Menarini Group, working in collaboration with OMD NZ, has used an innovative media strategy for the launch of hayfever treatment Labixten.

The launch campaign used real-time pollen forecast data via MetService Pollen Data API to inform Kiwis when the pollen count was moderate or high in their area.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: The Comms Council is putting the finishing touches to a campaign that aims to push home the value of long-term brand building.

WELLINGTON, Today: The World Wide Fund for Nature has appointed FCB as its new creative partner in New Zealand. The agency, who won the business following an informal pitch process, will provide the organisation with communication strategy and creative services.