Like a drug dealer cutting off supply to its addicted clients, Facebook once again pulled the rug out from underneath publishers and brands as part of its ongoing mission to ‘make the world a better place’. The main shift, which has been happening in various forms for a few years, is a newsfeed tweak that will prioritise engaging content from friends and family, rather than news from media companies or brands. So what does it mean for publishers, brands, agencies and the world in general? Here are some of the best takes on the issue.

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With the tagline ‘It lets you be you’ the ad taps into the Generation Z’s acceptance of individuality, flaws and personality.

In the lead-up to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, starting 9 February, Beats by Dre have released several ads featuring athletes preparing for the event.

Paperboy will not be hitting the shelves as expected at the end of January after Bauer announced it will cease publication of the magazine under its current print model. In wake of the news, we speak to media leaders to hear their thoughts on the magazine and its distribution model.

Mitre 10 and FCB have launched a Number 8 campaign to showcase the hardware company’s bespoke range of home improvement products.

A round of applause for NZTA, McDonalds and Mitre 10.

PHD New Zealand has been appointed as the media agency for the Sealord account.

In a first for KFC’s brand communication in France, Colonel Sanders’ trademark face is fronting the latest marketing campaign.

McDonald’s has welcomed in the new year by bringing back its Kiwiburger with the help of How To Dad’s Jordan Watson.

At the end of another year, outgoing NZ Marketing and StopPress editor Damien Venuto finds that a bit of serendipity always helps to keep us ahead of self-doubt.

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

With the five-year anniversary of the horrific Sandy Hook shooting this month, the not-for-profit organisation Sandy Hook Promise has released a thought-provoking and hard-hitting ad.

The annual Fjord Trends 2018 report has been released which analyzes seven emergent trends predicted to impact business, technology, design and society in the year ahead, and provides suggestions as to how organisations can navigate these currents and design for positive change.

KPEX’s Richard Thompson and Dentsu Aegis Network’s Alex Radford have announced a new a digital consultancy business, Future State Consulting.

Wellington is counting down to Christmas with a colourful instalment of Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency’s (WREDA) annual Wellington Advent Calendar by four local artists and DNA.

At a time when media is often forced upon consumers, magazines have an unlikely advantage in letting readers choose whether they want to engage. And with titles winning as much as 192 minutes of reader time, it’s a choice still being made regularly.

Fairfax and Nib have launched Done, a new range of affordable, tailored health insurance designed to make it easier for the surprising number of Kiwis that don’t have any health cover.

Cat food company Sheba gets its groove on in its latest ad.

New Zealand branding agency Dow Design has acquired Auckland digital design and marketing agency Goodfolk to create a combined business called Dow Goodfolk.

With the countdown to Christmas well underway, TSB is exploring what makes the best present and it seems family and friends come out on top.

For its holiday ads, Lincoln Motor Company was inspired to bring Christmas wishes to life.