Filled roles

Young Tourism Export Council Vice Chair Amanda Linklater joins the team as Partnerships Lead, and Bruce Hurd joins the team as Technology Lead.

Prior to Stickybeak, Taylor has held senior marketing and product roles at JUCY, ASB, TVNZ and Heinz Wattie’s.

Katie Walton has been appointed chief content officer on return from maternity leave and Mark Kelliher continues as general manager.

The Sky Sales team is promoting and adding more people to its team as it looks to welcome new opportunities and growth.

To celebrate their third birthday, PR Partners have announced new hires and partnerships, adding to their long list of clients

This evolution formalises the natural progression the studio has experienced, operating as a hybrid creative agency and production company.

The programme is named after Phyllis Robinson, the first female copy chief in US history who joined DDB back in the Mad Men days

Olly Walker-Boden has been announced as Managing Director of the Auckland-based agency, following Brad Collett joining as CCO in January.

The move follow Convergence acquiring most of the client book of long-established Auckland based Trio Communications from its founder.

Joe France will be responsible for cultivating key partnerships and delivering solutions to meet evolving New Zealand client needs.

Spearheaded by CEO Christine Kearney, the rebrand includes a new website, expanded product offering, and ‘Digital Chemistry’ concept.

Rees brings extensive experience across the NZ consumer services landscape, with senior leadership roles at Genesis Energy and ANZ.

Greenwell will take responsibility for the strategic output of Westpac New Zealand as part of the Publicis Groupe Connected Platform model.

Krige brings a unique approach to commercial photography with a stunning action and lifestyle portfolio. He has a wealth of experience and is an exciting new voice in the region.

Sainsbury is a director, filmmaker, actor, writer, comedian, TV presenter, and most recently, podcaster, who has become a household name in New Zealand.

Butcher was NZME’s Head of Digital Audio, responsible for the company’s content and commercialisation strategy across its digital audio portfolio.

Sarah Tuxford has been promoted from Senior Producer to Account Director, while Gareth McDade joins the team as Designer.

Formerly the Masonic Lodge, the new office space at 24 St Benedicts Street Auckland is now home to Thinkerbell’s growing team of ‘Thinkers and Tinkers’.

Plato has introduced two new senior roles – Tim McConnell as Head of Digital, and Hamish Grieve as Head of Creative.

MediaWorks has boosted its Agency Sales team with two new hires and an internal promotion.

Tonic will focus on strategic consumer PR, social media, influencer management, content, events and activations, in New Zealand and Australia. 

They will join the creative department, led by Chief Creative Officer Damon Stapleton and creative directors James Conner and Christie Cooper.

After six successful years as Head of Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer at Special, Rory Gallery has been appointed Partner at Special Group NZ.

Co-founder John Plato says that the time is right for a name change that more accurately reflects the breadth of services that Plato now offers.

Charnin joins Mediaworks from JCDecaux, where he was National Programmatic Manager, and he has also held lead roles at Vodafone and NZME.

Murchison joins Principals following stints as Managing Partner at marketing consultancy Eleven Eleven and independent creative agency Strategy.