
Comms Council names new media committee chair
The Comms Council has named Emily Scovell, chief strategy officer for WPP Media, as the new chair of the Comms Council Media Committee.
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The Comms Council has named Emily Scovell, chief strategy officer for WPP Media, as the new chair of the Comms Council Media Committee.
Auckland-based artist management and production company Loupe Agency has signed advertising photographer Sacha Stejko to its roster.
Brand activation agency Curious Nation has appointed two new hires across its New Zealand and Australian operations.
Bastion Aotearoa has appointed three creative hires following its recent appointment as creative agency partner for KFC NZ.
Omnicom Media NZ has appointed Rachel Bayfield as chief transformation officer and Mike Delaney as group product director.
Perion has appointed Lauren Martinus as sales director, New Zealand, as it expands its footprint in the programmatic DOOH space.
The New Zealand Comedy Trust has appointed Rae Baker as general director to ensure the organisation’s mission of helping Kiwis share a laugh.
One Plus One Communications has appointed Kate Yule as senior account executive and promoted Sydnee Krum and Emily Hill.
Independent media agency Together has appointed Josh Hogg as general manager – strategy, operating from the Wellington office.
Global finance company OFX has appointed Liz Lord as its new chief marketing officer, at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution.
International advisory firm Meliora is expanding across Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Kiwi digital consultancy Backchat Media.
Bastion has announced the appointment of Peter Filopoulos as managing director, experience, commencing in early April.
Australian creator economy group Launchd has acquired Kiwi talent agency WeAreTenzing, giving local broader access to the Aussie market.
The Sweetshop has welcomed Jesse James McElroy to its roster for commercial, branded and short-form projects across Aotearoa.
Dentsu ANZ has announced the appointment of Danica Bellchambers as chief data & technology officer, commencing May 11.
Former global chairman of DDB Worldwide, Marty O’Halloran, has joined Thrive PR and Communications AU/NZ in a strategic advisory role.
Christchurch-based AI startup Contented has appointed Stuff senior leader Janine Fenwick as its head of brand and content.
The Australian arm of The Research Agency has announced a wave of senior promotions and a move into a new Sydney headquarters.
Special has further strengthened its national strategy leadership team by promoting Jolene D’Souza to head of strategy, New Zealand.
Principals is expanding its presence across Aotearoa, with Tom Sykes relocating to Wellington and Sophie Evans joining as account lead.
Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo says the latest senior leadership updates in NZ reflect the strength and ambition of the business.
Independent communications agency One Plus One Communications has appointed Esther Robinson as director of government relations.
New+Improved Ventures has announced the appointment of Laura Lowther as chief of staff to expand its founder and talent pipeline.
CarExpert New Zealand is on the hunt for a lead presenter and car reviewer to become its face and on-camera voice.
Communications agency Sling & Stone has announced a leadership change for 2026, with Sian Church stepping down as head of New Zealand.
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has announced two senior leadership appointments reflecting its commitment to trusted, quality journalism.
Nicky Greville has decided to leave her role as managing director of Spark Foundry New Zealand. She will remain with the business until June 1.
Thompson Spencer has appointed Sam Casey as head of performance to strengthen the agency’s integrated media offering.
Film production company Flying Fish has welcomed Charlotte Evans to its director roster, for representation in New Zealand.
Bastion has announced the appointment of Joanne Norton as managing director, Insights. She will report to group CEO, Cheuk Chiang.
McCann Group NZ has appointed Zac Stephenson as managing director, media and has also promoted Terri Collier to chief client officer.
TVNZ has appointed James Butcher as GM sales and Rebekah Gierlinska as GM growth and partnerships to grow its commercial leadership team.
Are Media has appointed Jacqui Loates-Haver as the editor of Kia Ora, Air New Zealand’s flagship inflight magazine.
Former TVNZ general manager, sales, Aaron Dawson has joined Cartology New Zealand to lead its sales function as head of client partnerships.
Communications and marketing agency Anthem has appointed Conor Roberts to executive director and Alicia Lemmer to account executive.
Blair Alexander will lead operations and develop future-ready capabilities that will drive the next chapter of OMD’s growth.