Filled roles

Isobel Kerr-Newell, the CEO of VideoTaxi, has announced the launch of Artemis Communications. 

Thomas Robins has been appointed Head of Sky Originals bringing a wealth of experience & creative vision.

Ogilvy Network ANZ has appointed Steve Kane as Group Managing Director of Ogilvy NZ, including Designworks.  

Film Construction is welcoming the fresh and spirited talents of photographer Matt Hurley to its Stills Division.

NZME has appointed Murray Kirkness to the newly created role of Chief Content Officer – Publishing with a focus on digital transformation.

Clemenger BBDO Wellington welcomes Melissa Neustroski on as Head of Client service.

Business consultancy, Attain, has announced a partnership with business consultant and educator, Rosemary (Rosie) Killip.

Special PR has announced two new hires, reflecting the continued growth of the award-winning agency.

Creative agency Not Another™ has welcomed Josiah Komene (Ngāpuhi) to its team, in the role of Kaitohutohu Māori.

Jake Donaghey has joined TBWA\Media Arts Lab as General Manager, ANZ.

Jordan Scott, most recently Commercial Director at SeenThis, has rejoined Veridooh as Agency and Partnerships Director for Australia and New Zealand.

Unbound has bolstered its team with three new hires.

FizzyPop, the Hawke’s Bay agency known for its econometric modelling strategies, has announced a partnership with ACI Funds.

Jessica Allison has been appointed GM of Herd MSL New Zealand as the agency bolsters its capabilities across consumer and corporate communications.

Moving from his role as Head of Product and Revenue at oOh!Media, Ben Gibb has been appointed as Head of Sales at Sky starting June 12.

Pure SEO has appointed Amanda Middeldorp as Marketing Manager, effective from the 1st of May. She will work directly with the CEO, Richard Conway.

Tom McKenzie, a former producer at Today FM, and skilled talent manager Josie Rainer have joined PR, talent management and communications team, NSPR.

Flying Fish has recently expanded its talented roster to include two accomplished comedy directors – Jesse James McElroy and Sam Kristofski.

Amanda Lane has joined Nielsen’s New Zealand Commercial Team as Director of Media Measurement.

The Sweetshop long-time creative collaborators Melanie Bridge and Sharlene George have assumed new roles as Global Co-CEOs.

LUMO Digital has revealed its sales team is expanding, with the hiring of Ste Buck, Charlotte Garvan, and promotion of Josh McWilliams. 

Pead, a leading communications and PR agency in Aotearoa, has announced the promotions of five team members.

Jo Taylor is returning to College Hill after eight years, as the newest ‘boomerang,’ assuming the role of Managing Partner for the BNZ account.

In a strategic move to enhance its sales force, Sky Sales has announced the appointment of Vaughan Lovell as new Business Director.

Hot Mustard Communications, a creative agency based in Auckland, has announced the appointment of new Group Account Director Natalie Allen.

Lily Macintosh and Maisie D’Cruz have been appointed as the new creative team for The Monkeys Aotearoa, a division of Accenture Song.

Digital marketing agency Krunch has welcomed Mike Ramsay into the role of Creative Director to partner with Bridget Taylor.

Special has announced the promotions of Jolene D’Souza and Josh Taylor-Dadds to Group Strategy Directors.

Publicis Groupe ANZ has announced Skye Lambley’s expanded role as CEO of Herd MSL Australasia to strengthen its capabilities in the NZ market.

This month Rebecca Rangihuna starts her internship at Undertow Media as part of the Māori & Pasifika Communications Studies Scholarship with AUT.