Hear it as it happens. All the latest comings and goings from the the local advertising, media and marketing industries.
After a record year, brand experience, PR and social agency Darkhorse has announced several recent hires and a 2025 New Zealand leadership team.
Stickybeak, the global consumer testing platform used by marketers globally, has announced the appointment of Angela Beswick as Head of Sales.
DDB Group Aotearoa is welcoming the return of one of New Zealand’s most awarded strategists, David McIndoe as its Chief Strategy Officer.
A communications, public relations and brand agency solely focused on the not-for-profit (NFP) sector has launched in Aotearoa, created by two former journalists and a brand expert.
FCB Aotearoa has announced the appointment of two seasoned strategists, Amy Pollok and Matt Lee to its integrated strategy team.
Award-winning director Noah Marshall has joined Exit films, reuniting with former colleague Wilf Sweetland and bringing along producer Luke Kneller.
Launched on November 27, venture studio New+Improved Ventures is all about making great work with great people, says Co-founder Antony Ede.
Michelle Walshe and Leon Kirkbeck’s UFO Rodeo has welcomed two new senior hires, supporting a commitment to push boundaries and connect people.
Kiwi comedy producers Kevin & Co have appointed international unscripted development and sales executive Joanne Law as Commercial Development Director.
SaaS platform Blutui is announcing the appointment of Ian Wright, former MD of Tribe Global, into the role of Blutui Ambassador.
Uno Loco Group is taking its brand strategy, design, connection and experience making expertise to a new audience: the people on the inside of businesses.
Go Media has announced the appointment of Kevin Van Wyk as its new Programmatic Director, who will join the team in January 2025.
janda has announced new additions to the team, with Jessica Thomson Booth as Project Manager and former intern Jess Willis as Senior Producer.
The successful PR firm has joined New Zealand’s leading creative and communications collective to complete its full-service offering
Robynne Roodt’s clients include Nespresso, Elizabeth Arden, Jeuneora, NZ Fashion Week, Auckland Rugby League, Cystic Fibrosis NZ and Kindness Collective.
Day has led The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Song, and the Song New Zealand Marketing Practice since she joined in early 2022.
Award-winning Waikato digital marketing agency Unbound has ramped up its creative and client services with three key new hires.
Pead, specialists in creative communications and reputation management, has welcomed Sarah Higgs to its corporate team as Senior Consultant.
Able has found its new Communications & Engagement Manager, Sheldene Seth, who has hit the ground running, working on upcoming series, Sight Unseen.
Steve O’Connor will step down as CEO of JCDecaux Australia and New Zealand after 20 years with the company.Â
The Spinoff is thrilled Glen Kyne, former Senior Vice President and Head of Network at Warner Bros. Discovery for Australia, to its board.
Accenture Song has announced the appointment of the two new leaders who will succeed Mark Green, following his appointment as Global CEO of Droga5.
Film Construction is thrilled to announce the addition of Dahnu Graham to its director roster,
who brings his own fresh perspective and authentic voice.
DoxAI announces the appointment of Sarah Carney as a non-executive director to its board. Carney is Microsoft’s National Chief Technology Officer ANZ.
FCB Aotearoa is excited to announce Mike Braid, one of its most versatile content production talents, has been promoted to Content Creative Director.
Media marketplace Kargo is welcoming seasoned sales executive Arnaud Colonne to the team as NZ Sales Director, based in Auckland.
Kiwi digital billboard network Lumo has welcomed new talent to its team as it gears up for continued growth in the out of home sector.
Marketing and communications agency Bastion Shine has introduced two key leadership roles as part of plans to expand its integrated services.
Data collaboration platform InfoSum has announced the appointment of media and marketing industry leader Adele Burke as Sales Director, ANZ.Â
Founder and CEO of PR agency Sling & Stone Vuki Vujasinovic has announced that he will be stepping down from January 1 2025 after 14 years at the helm.
After 21 years with Omnicom Media Group, Peter Horgan, CEO – Australia and New Zealand, has made the decision to step down from his role.
ghd is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Leathers as the new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, effective 8th October 2024.
Independent out-of-home agency billups has announced four senior leaders to drive growth across the Australia and New Zealand, and Middle East regions.
Technology provider Silverstripe has announced Co-founder and Director Sigurd Magnusson as CEO to revitalise and drive growth for the company.
The appointments come hot on the heels of NZME’s recently launched new sales division, which includes a team dedicated to the independent agency market
Pure SEO is excited to be growing its team and its digital marketing capabilities by welcoming three new additions on board.