Production company Sweetshop has signed Director Joshua H Walker for representation in New Zealand.

MBM has announced the appointment of Kaitlin Mitchell as a Business Director in MBM’s Wellington office.

Saj Patel, former digital sales manager for NZME, has joined The Spinoff Group as its new Commercial Director. 

Sarah Stuart has been appointed to the new role of Head of Life Media at Stuff.

To support the agency’s continued growth, MSL New Zealand has appointed Rosie Barclay to a newly created Senior Account Executive position.

Opeta Elika, whose ground-breaking social impact work is held in Te Papa, joins FEDERATION as Senior Designer, Culture & Brand.

Pulse Energy has appointed Louise Burgess as General Manager of Sales and Marketing. 

Sonya Milford has joined Colenso as a Senior Digital Designer, coming with a wealth of experience in both the design and digital sectors.

Jillian Reedy has been appointed by TBWA\NZ Group to the newly established role of Chief Growth Officer.

MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Paula Williams as its Chief People Officer.

Somar Digital has promoted General Manager Fiona Reid to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.

Vicki Anderson has been promoted into a new role as Head of Trading & Nick Henderson promoted to an expanded role as Director of Product & Technology.

Outbrain has announced a series of new hires across its APAC team, including a new Director for its multi-channel programmatic DSP Zemanta.

Kelly Putter has been appointed by Rainger and Rolfe as the agency’s new Creative Director.

FEDERATION’s CCO Tony Clewett has announced the appointment of award-winning creative Bobbie McKay into the newly created role of Creative Group Head.

Topham Guerin grows its team with two new senior appointments and two promotions in the APAC region.

Bare.pr has added PR specialist Kimberly Hinds to their team as Account Manager, joining at the time of lockdown mid-August.

Internationally recognised creative leader Matty Burton has been appointed by DDB Group Aotearoa NZ as its first Group Chief Creative Officer.

Mango Aotearoa NZ has strengthened its PR team with the addition of two new PR specialists.

Lucy Grigg has been promoted to General Manager at Colenso BBDO, bringing experience from agencies on both sides of the Tasman.

Specialist public relations and marketing consultancy Archer has announced the appointment of Georgia Boyce as Senior Account Director.

JCDecaux New Zealand has appointed Adam McGregor in preparation for its bid to win upcoming local government street furniture tenders across NZ.

Film Construction have added Director Chris Clark to their roster, for representation in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.

Maverick Digital has further strengthened its tourism know-how with the additions of Karen Foster and Ryan Wilmshurst.

Levi Slavin, former Chief Creative Officer at Colenso BBDO, has joined Australian start-up Howatson+Company as its new COO.

New Zealand Media and Entertainment has appointed Mike Lane to General Manager – The Alternative Commentary Collective (ACC).

PR agency DRUM has appointed Managing Partner roles to long-standing team members Aimee Nicholls and Cassidy Meredith.

Helen Brocklehurst has joined Fiftyfive5 New Zealand in the newly created role of Head of Customer Experience.

Uma Patel has joined Google as News Lab Lead for Australia and New Zealand.