Hear it as it happens. All the latest comings and goings from the the local advertising, media and marketing industries.
Jolly Billboards, NZ’s biggest little billboard company, has announced the addition of two experienced professionals to its team.
Independent media agency Together has announced new leadership roles to reflect an increasing focus on marketing and media transformation services.
Spark Foundry New Zealand is aiming to grow its strategic and digital offering with two newly created roles into its Senior Leadership Team.
The Independent Media Agencies New Zealand has convened its inaugural leadership team, appointing five senior figures from across the industry.
Supermix works with big names in tech media, mostly based in America. But co-founder Xavier English thinks Kiwis are best for delivering this work.
Motion Sickness hires two new directors; pead welcomes new staff; dentsu has a new GM in data and analytics; and Hyper acquired by CEO in family buyout.
New hires at Undertown Media, Reefton Distillery and Val Morgan; Ratings from Newshub’s last week on TV; A refreshed format for Shortland Street.
Two new journos for The Spinoff; Former Newshub Director of News joins NZ Herald; DDB Aotearoa’s Rupert Price moves over the ditch and more.
After 10 years in the business, Pete Whittaker is off the leash and has launched Howler – a new film production company based in Auckland and Queenstown.
The PRINZ board have announced Tracey Bridges as its latest Life Member, honouring her long career in journalism and communications.
The Monkeys Aotearoa has announced the appointment of senior creative team, Liz Richards and Nick Dellabarca to the role of Associate Creative Director.
Independent communications agency One Plus One Communications has announced the appointment of two new team members.
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has announced the appointment of Angela Spain to General Manager, PR of OMG Content, New Zealand.
After 20 years working for global agencies, Kiwi Gareth O’Connor has created Something Different, a new venture which aims to make business strategies simple and easy to implement.
Wānaka locals can expect a new start to their mornings as its local radio station farewells breakfast announcer, Mike Regal, and welcomes new host.
Media and creative agency Calibre + Candor has appointed Shelley Hooper as Client Services Director who brings a wealth of knowledge to the position.
One of New Zealand’s most experienced reporters and broadcasters, Lloyd Burr, is joining Stuff Group next month in a key senior role as Explainer Editor.
Independent Out of Home content management system Doohly has just appointed Out of Home executive…
After spending 20 years in front-end development projects, Allan Walker has set up Numeral to help businesses scale up and deliver their projects on time.
Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ has announced a revamped networks leadership team, as it looks to the future in its new business model.
Media and creative agency Calibre + Candor have appointed Nick Boulstridge as its new chief of digital and technology officer.
FCB Aotearoa is thrilled to welcome Anna von Trott as Creative Services Director to manage its creative department and integrated creative services.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has appointed Michelle Hooper MNZM and Karen Thompson-Smith to its Destination rōpū.
Independent PR agency, Undertow Media, has expanded its team with the appointment of Ash McEnaney as Group Account 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.
Cartel Media has introduced the latest addition to its team, Caitlin Kropach, who has taken…
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, a global advertising platform for YouTube, has expanded its team with the appointment of Dave Carran as New Zealand Sales Director.
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.
Blackpearl Group has appointed Laurissa Hollis to lead its sales operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
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 has appointed Marc Lomas as Managing Director of commerce, to lead and expand its commerce and retail media business in Australia & New Zealand
Customer insights platform Ideally has appointed international brand marketer Maura Halpin to the newly created role of Marketing Lead.
Clemenger BBDO has just appointed global creative director Adrián Flores as Chief Creative Officer, who returns to Australia after more than a decade.
PrettyGood, a recently launched brand and media business, has welcomed global advertising and marketing expert Jonathan Lyon as co-founder and chief product officer.
Experienced radio and television broadcaster Ryan Bridge has been confirmed as the new host for Newstalk ZB’s Early Edition programme.