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In today's news, media expert Antony Young updates us on the last stations refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! as ratings soar and pressure mounts from viewers and advertisers. Meanwhile in the UK, Meta is introducing ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram. Would you pay for it?

Here in New Zealand, digital billboard network Lumo has teamed up with MetService to turn DOOH into an emergency communication channel. We bring you the full story on how they’re delivering real-time warnings during severe weather events.

There’s lots more on the site, including Thompson Spencer being named a finalist in two categories at the IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards, and The Sweetshop welcoming film-maker Beatrice Pegard to its roster. The Outstanding Radio Creative Awards are also open for entries.

Happy reading and if you have news you’d like to share, let us know. Email editor@stoppress.co.nz.

Have a lovely week, we'll see you on Friday. Mā te wā,

Rachel and the StopPress Team