Lucy Sparks appointed FCB’s business development director
After providing consultation to FCB’s newly formed leadership team in 2023, Lucy Sparks has now permanently joined the team as Business Development Director.
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Cartel Media adds a new marketing manager to the team
Cartel Media has introduced the latest addition to its team, Caitlin Kropach, who has taken…
Simon Barnett to rejoin More FM
MediaWorks has announced broadcaster Simon Barnett will be re-joining the MediaWorks whānau in early 2025, as a presenter on the Breakfast Club.
Channel Factory welcomes new NZ Sales Director
Channel Factory, a global advertising platform for YouTube, has expanded its team with the appointment of Dave Carran as New Zealand Sales Director.
oOh!media expands NZ team with two new hires
oOh!media New Zealand is expanding its team, with the appointment of Sarah Donald as Senior Business Manager and Sian Emery as Client Solutions Executive.
Ex-Stuff leader takes on senior role with Blackpearl
Blackpearl Group has appointed Laurissa Hollis to lead its sales operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
Vast Billboards appoints new Head of Growth
Vast Billboards has appointed Gary Rosewarne to the newly created role of Head of Growth and to harness the potential of out-of-home ads.
GroupM welcomes new managing director commerce
GroupM has appointed Marc Lomas as Managing Director of commerce, to lead and expand its commerce and retail media business in Australia & New Zealand
Ideally hires new marketing lead
Customer insights platform Ideally has appointed international brand marketer Maura Halpin to the newly created role of Marketing Lead.
Next chapter for Clemenger BBDO with new CCO
Clemenger BBDO has just appointed global creative director Adrián Flores as Chief Creative Officer, who returns to Australia after more than a decade.
PrettyGood welcomes Jonathan Lyon as co-founder
PrettyGood, a recently launched brand and media business, has welcomed global advertising and marketing expert Jonathan Lyon as co-founder and chief product officer.
Ryan Bridge joins Newstalk ZB as Early Edition host
Experienced radio and television broadcaster Ryan Bridge has been confirmed as the new host for Newstalk ZB’s Early Edition programme.
Early starts and earnest chats – ‘News junkie’ excited to be The Spinoff’s Bulletin Editor
Despite having to wake up before 5am, journalist Stewart Sowman-Lund is having a blast two days into his new role as The Spinoff’s Bulletin editor.
Samantha Hayes will present Stuff’s 6pm TV news bulletin
Newshub broadcaster Samantha Hayes will read the news solo when it moves to Stuff on July 6.
Pead announces new hire and senior promotion
Aotearoa-based communications and PR agency, Pead, is delighted to welcome Elizabeth Ellis to the team and announce the promotion of Jack Spence.
Say hello to two new StopPress staff
StopPress said hello to two new staff in April: feature writer Zahra Shahtahmasebi and editorial director Penny Murray, who both started in student media.
VML Aotearoa welcomes Jacob McGregor
Creative company VML Aotearoa has welcomed their newest team member Jacob McGregor, who joins the agency as Pou Ārahi Māori.
Special PR expands team with two senior hires
Special PR expands with two senior staff, Georgie Zonneveld and Harry Willis as PR Directors. The pair will work across Special’s lifestyle accounts.
Outbrain appoints new country manager, ANZ & Singapore
Outbrain, a technology platform for the open web, has appointed Chris Oxley to the role of Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Sir Sam Neill joins Campaign for Wool NZ as ambassador
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has joined the Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) as an ambassador, lending his name and profile to advocate for NZ strong wool.
DiDi appoints new head of brand marketing, ANZ
Rideshare service DiDi has appointed former Disney+ marketing director Tim Farmer as its new Head of Brand Marketing, Australia & New Zealand.
OMD New Zealand announces new general manager
OMD New Zealand’s former head of client service, Rachel Stewart is bringing her passion for brand development to her new role as OMD’s general manager.
New CEO for Bastion ANZ
Integrated marketing and communications agency Bastion has appointed industry leader, Cheuk Chiang, as CEO for Australia and New Zealand.
New board member for Blutui
Blutui, a digital delivery platform for advertising agencies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amir Mireskandari to its board.
New technical director for TBWA\Group NZ
TBWA\Group New Zealand has announced the appointment of Simon McCorkindale as technical director for Digital Arts Network (DAN) and TBWA\Group.
TVNZ appoints new chief revenue officer
TVNZ has announced the appointment of Valerie Walshe to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, who takes up the role on May 29.
Thrive announces new associate director
Thrive PR & Communications Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Rebecca Churchill as local agency lead and Associate Director.
Digitas employs new head of technology
Digitas New Zealand has amplified its dynamic technology service with the appointment of Suzanne Everett as Head of Technology.
Publicis Media Exchange ANZ announces new CEO
Publicis Groupe Australia and New Zealand today announced the promotion of Anthony Ellis to the new position of CEO for Publicis Media Exchange (PMX).
Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific announces four promotions
Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific are delighted to announce four key promotions from within the group into key leadership roles.
Scroll Media employs new gaming executive
Digital publisher network Scroll Media has employed ex-Amazon Twitch gaming executive Costa Panagos to bolster…
The Spinoff appoints new commercial editor
The Spinoff is thrilled to announce Liv Sisson as the newest addition to its team, stepping into the role of commercial editor.
FEDERATION announces its first CSO
FEDERATION has today announced the appointment of its first Chief Strategy Officer, Dan Bye, joins the leadership team after consulting for the last year.
Mediahub welcomes new CSO
Full-service agency Mediahub has appointed strategist Linda Fagerlund to the new role of Chief Strategy Officer, Australia and New Zealand.
Promotions and new appointments for 818
The publicity agency has announced a newly created role, a permanent appointment and two promotions across its team of PR specialists.
HMC adds grunt to digital content team
HMC has appointed Anna Clausen as Senior Digital PR Content Creator and Gabriel Renner as Junior Digital PR Content Creator