A round of applause goes to AA Insurance, Ford and AMP.

MBM has added a trio of accounts to its shelf in the last couple of months including Xero, FlexiGroup New Zealand and Brother.

It’s a common complaint that too much of the news is too grim and some people are – quite literally – turning off. Is there a better way to report news we can use? Stuff reporter Nicola Brennan-Tupara’s been to Europe to find out if ‘CoJo’ is the way forward.

Ever wanted to open a cat cafe, but would rather not deal with kitty litter and furballs? Never fear: Dunedin-based games studio Runaway lets you experience such a life vicariously with their newest free mobile game – which just so happens to be bringing worldwide attention to Aotearoa’s burgeoning games industry. PLUS: Mount Maunganui-based Flightless’ new cross-platform game, Element.

KiwiRail has appointed DDB as creative agency following a pitch involving five agencies, moving the account from incumbent Clemenger BBDO.

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

The future is here, or is it? Vodafone’s new campaign by FCB takes a look at how far we’ve come and how far we have to go.

For those who keep a close eye on their KiwiSavings, it was grim start to the year with most KiwiSaver funds dipping troublingly into the red. Things have bounced back in recent months however and with a few new, innovative players entering the market, big players talking themselves up and new rules around providers having to disclose the actual amount paid on fees rather than just a percentage, the KiwiSaver market is suddenly looking a lot healthier and far more competitive. Juno and Pie Funds are the latest to try and shake things up with a new flat-fee option.

Next week BNZ will be closing its doors for a day in the ninth year of its ‘Closed for Good’ campaign, which according to the ad by Colenso BBDO, sees the bank’s staff share their financial know-how with New Zealanders.

EECA has appointed Clemenger BBDO Wellington to take on the role of marketing and communications strategic partner.

Out-of-home revenue grew by one percent to $55,098,516 (gross media revenue) in the first six months of 2018 according to the latest report from the Outdoor Media Association of New Zealand (OMANZ).

Careful where you walk, Resene appears to have spilt some paint in an out-of-home campaign via ICG and Adshel.

A round of applause to Sanitarium, NZTA and My Food Bag.

Heart of the City has painted Auckland’s central city streets with posters this week and is taking over screens with a series of videos in a new campaign by Colenso BBDO and OMD.

Keep New Zealand beautiful is sharing its mission to clean up the country with primary school students through a new ‘Litter Less’ programme with Spark PR & Activate.

VMO is sporting a new-look logo this week alongside a supporting brand position focusing on the delivery of engaged audience.

New Zealand’s biggest news publisher Stuff could soon be under new management. After more than 150 years in publishing, its Australian parent Fairfax Media would cease to exist after a mega-merger with entertainment company Nine. Mediawatch looks at what that might mean for the news business here.