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Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.

Total digital revenue in New Zealand continues to climb, reaching $275.4 million in the first quarter of 2019, achieving 12.6 percent growth on the same quarter in 2018, following five consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.

A round of applause to Mercer KiwiSaver and Drive Go (NZTA and ACC).

When Kiwibank went to market and asked for agencies to get involved with an ‘unpitched’ pitch process, some of the best agencies, one-man-shops and consultancies threw their hats into the ring. After a thorough process, Kiwibank has appointed 99 as its lead strategic and creative agency partner, responsible for all above the line brand and retail work.

Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.

Radio Hauraki will be observing a ‘No Talk Day’ on 9 August in association with Movember Foundation New Zealand, following a similar initiative by Triple M Australia.

DDB Australia/New Zealand has announced Damon Stapleton’s promotion to regional chief creative officer Australia/New Zealand. Stapleton previously held the role of chief creative officer at DDB New Zealand.

The music we love is made up of many influences, including where we live. In its latest campaign, Smirnoff Pure and YoungShand tapped into the unique vibes of New Zealand and set out to help Kiwis discover the music that moves the cities and suburbs they call home.

New Zealand out-of-home media continues to gain momentum, delivering 16 percent growth in the first half of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. OMANZ members cite a range of key drivers, including the strong adoption of digital out-of-home from new categories, alongside increased spend from traditional category supporters.

A round of applause to Stirling Sports and Vodafone.

Bauer Media has announced two executive team appointments and a number of advertising leadership roles as part of the new-look structure under new managing director Tanya Walshe.

The latest issue of NZ Marketing came off the printers this week and is making its way to our subscribers. Delving into New Zealand’s media industry, the 96 pages cover the state of the media landscape – from the scrutiny facing social media, to the evolution of media agencies. Also, The Hot List results for 2019.

Finalists for The Radio Bureau’s Outstanding Radio Creative Awards have been announced with five finalists from some of New Zealand’s top creative agencies vying for the Grand ORCA and People’s Choice Award which will be announced on Monday 1 August.

Our weekly wrap of good things, strange things, funny things and other things from inside the intertubes.

Deals, expansions and acquisitions across the industry.

Creative agency Augusto has launched an imaginative new television show on TVNZ’s children’s streaming platform HeiHei. The original show, called ‘What’s Your Problem?’ follows YouTube star Joseph Herscher and his team as they make hilarious contraptions in a bid to solve the annoying problems Kiwi kids face.

Dentsu Aegis Network has announced the acquisition of Davanti Consulting Ltd (Davanti), a New Zealand-based technology and business consultancy into Isobar Group.

The New Zealand media agency advertising market has finally returned to growth in May with a 2.3 percent year-on-year increase in agency bookings to $87.3 million.

Trade Me has chosen to partner with Clemenger Group agencies Clemenger BBDO Wellington and Colenso BBDO Auckland after a four-way pitch.

A round of applause to Women’s Refuge, Solarcity, NZTA and Hell Pizza.

The NZ Transport Agency’s latest road safety campaign ‘Let Driving Distract You’ positions the car as a chance to escape the noise of messages, notifications and distractions offered by your cell phone.

Kaitiakitanga, or guardianship of the land, is the founding principle behind solar energy company Solarcity’s latest campaign ‘Grid for Good’.