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‘Socially irresponsible’: TVNZ sorry for airing beer ad during documentary on alcohol harm

The broadcaster said the ad placement was a mistake.

30 hosts in 26 years - Breakfast boss quits amid ratings battle; Aussies poach top media talent

Media musical chairs; Gossip king’s new business venture; RNZ inquiry update.

The big change fast coming for the advertising and media industry

The new plan will also focus on raising awareness of greenwashing.

'Ban it': NZ medical experts call out pharmaceutical advertising

The Council of Medical Colleges want to stop the advertisement of medicines.

Markets with Madison: How ‘Tina from Turners’ ad paid off in a month

Turners Group CEO says the used car market is slowing, but Tina has helped.

'You’ll look like a MILF driving it': The car yard’s advert that's ruffled feathers

A car yard's risqué advert has been banned, but not for the reason you'd think

Govt considered Google tax to help struggling media companies

Legislation for a model, similar to one operating in Australia, heads to Parliament soon.

Ex-Saatchi PR head launches independent comms agency

The current CEO of VideoTaxi has a new business venture.

Bunnings caught short: Pinged for under-sized snapper in BBQ ad

Bunnings agrees to yank ad showing friends cooking undersized fish on beach.

The big mistake most businesses will make during the recession

During every recession, many businesses rely on an old, failed strategy.

'You're a man, act like one': Russia tells taxi drivers, supermarket stackers to join army

The ad targets men working in menial jobs and suggests they are wasting their lives.

‘Gaslighting’: National cries foul over Labour ad claiming 65pc drop in ram-raids

The percentage decrease was calculated using police data on monthly ram-raids.

McCullum to face no action for partnership with betting firm

Brendon McCullum has not breached anti-corruption regulations.

Northland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near school

The complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.

Cricket board talk to Brendon McCullum over gambling ads

McCullum joined the company as an ambassador in January.

Watch: Brendon McCullum comes under fire for 22BET commercial

Brendon McCullum is a brand ambassador for a betting website - with its adverts the subject of a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs. Video / 22BET

'F*** Bud Light': Backlash after beer brand links with trans TikTok star

Dylan Mulvaney partnered with the top-selling brand, but some consumers have revolted.