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Industry happenings at Kantar New Zealand, Imagic Creative and NZME.
Hear it as it happens. All the latest comings and goings from the local advertising, media and marketing industries.
Industry happenings at Kantar New Zealand, Imagic Creative and NZME.
Industry happenings at TVNZ, ICG, and Wright Communications.
Industry happenings at Ooh Media, Wave, Spark, Mondelēz International.
Barry Sadlier has been appointed to the role of MediaWorks chief financial officer, effective immediately. He has been the acting CFO since January this year.
Industry happenings at Stuff, GroupM, NZ House & Garden, AppNexus and Porter Novelli NZ.
FCB has a new general manager of strategy in Sue Gill. The appointment sees Gill partner with David Thomason, chief strategist, to lead the strategy team.
Sally Falconer has joined TVNZ in a permanent position as general manager of marketing and communications. She’s previously worked for the company in a contract role as media and communications strategist.
Matt Williams and Freddie Coltart have taken up roles as creative directors at DDB.
Industry happenings at FCB, Harrison Grierson and Little Giant.
Industry happenings at NZME, TVNZ, Kargo and Pure SEO.
Industry happenings at Ola, Radio New Zealand and WPP’s Government and Public Sector Practice.
FCB’s Peter Vegas and Leisa Wall have been promoted to creative directors.
Industry happenings at Google NZ, Fuse and Uprise Digital.
Kimberly Kastelan is the new general manager MKTG in New Zealand, a promotion from her previous role as the agency’s group account director. The appointment follows Fleur Skinner’s resignation.
Industry happenings at Perceptive, The Trade Desk, and Pead PR.
TBWA\New Zealand has announced the appointment of Matt Kingston the role of head of strategy and planning across TBWA Group New Zealand.
Industry happenings at Marsden Inch, Kiwibank and Sling & Stone.
Industry happenings at Mango, Stuff and Mi9.
Industry happenings at MPA, 3rdeye and Dentsu Aegis Network.
James Mok has made a new home for himself at VMLY&R as managing director, while former managing director Jono Key is now a principal partner at Pitchblack Partners.
WPP AUNZ has announced John Gutteridge is returning to Australia to take on the newly created role of chief executive officer for Wunderman Thompson Australia/NZ.
The Outdoor Media Association of New Zealand (OMANZ) general manager Derek Lindsay is departing the organisation in order to focus on his own personal business.
Industry happenings at NZME, Cigna New Zealand, Perceptive, 90 Seconds and Stan PR.
BC&F Dentsu has a new leader in Murray Streets who has been appointed managing director.
FCB New Zealand has announced the appointment of Paul Shale as CEO.
Spark PR & Activate has promoted Katie Walton to general manager.
Industry happenings at MediaWorks Carat New Zealand, Harvey Cameron Group, Rise & Shine PR and Darkhorse NZ.
Sky TV has appointed Martin Stewart as its CEO, following John Fellet’s decision to retire at the end of the year.
Industry happenings at NZME, Māori Television and Curious Film.
Industry happenings at Ipsos New Zealand, Chemistry, FCB, Oath ANZ and Thrive.
Industry happenings at PHD, VMLY&R, I Want Orange, MediaWorks, BBR/Passion PR.
Industry happenings at Sweetshop, Future State Consulting, Ogilvy, Adobe and Marketo, and Adhesive.
Industry happenings at FCB, Eight, Eight One, Ampersand, JCDecaux Australia and New Zealand and Loyalty NZ.
After nine years with Dentsu Aegis Network, Simon Ryan has resigned as chief executive of Australia and New Zealand. He has accepted a senior role outside the network.
Industry happenings at Rainger & Rolfe, Stuff and Fiftyfive5.
Industry happenings at Clemenger BBDO Wellington, Colenso BBDO, Ogilvy and Acquire.