Creative company VML Aotearoa has welcomed their newest team member Jacob McGregor, who joins the agency as Pou Ārahi Māori.

Special PR expands with two senior staff, Georgie Zonneveld and Harry Willis as PR Directors. The pair will work across Special’s lifestyle accounts.

Outbrain, a technology platform for the open web, has appointed Chris Oxley to the role of Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has joined the Campaign for Wool NZ (CFWNZ) as an ambassador, lending his name and profile to advocate for NZ strong wool.

Rideshare service DiDi has appointed former Disney+ marketing director Tim Farmer as its new Head of Brand Marketing, Australia & New Zealand. 

OMD New Zealand’s former head of client service, Rachel Stewart is bringing her passion for brand development to her new role as OMD’s general manager.

Integrated marketing and communications agency Bastion has appointed industry leader, Cheuk Chiang, as CEO for Australia and New Zealand.

Blutui, a digital delivery platform for advertising agencies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amir Mireskandari to its board.

TBWA\Group New Zealand has announced the appointment of Simon McCorkindale as technical director for Digital Arts Network (DAN) and TBWA\Group.

TVNZ has announced the appointment of Valerie Walshe to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, who takes up the role on May 29.

Thrive PR & Communications Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Rebecca Churchill as local agency lead and Associate Director.

Digitas New Zealand has amplified its dynamic technology service with the appointment of Suzanne Everett as Head of Technology. 

Publicis Groupe Australia and New Zealand today announced the promotion of Anthony Ellis to the new position of CEO for Publicis Media Exchange (PMX).

Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific are delighted to announce four key promotions from within the group into key leadership roles.

Digital publisher network Scroll Media has employed ex-Amazon Twitch gaming executive Costa Panagos to bolster…

The Spinoff is thrilled to announce Liv Sisson as the newest addition to its team, stepping into the role of commercial editor.

FEDERATION has today announced the appointment of its first Chief Strategy Officer, Dan Bye, joins the leadership team after consulting for the last year.

Full-service agency Mediahub has appointed strategist Linda Fagerlund to the new role of Chief Strategy Officer, Australia and New Zealand.

The publicity agency has announced a newly created role, a permanent appointment and two promotions across its team of PR specialists.

HMC has appointed Anna Clausen as Senior Digital PR Content Creator and Gabriel Renner as Junior Digital PR Content Creator

The news comes after the Auckland-based digital marketing agency’s rebrand from Powerhouse to PH, citing a new ‘Digital Chemistry’ concept

In her new role as General Manager at Thinkerbell Aotearoa, Jess Allison will lead the agency ensuring ‘measured magic’ flourishes.

Brown has worked with many of the biggest brands in New Zealand, including McDonald’s and Air New Zealand, during her 20-year career.

Stephen Hunt has been appointed as CEO of UnLtd, the media, marketing and creative industry’s social purpose organisation.

The two key hires follow the Kiwi brand-tracking startup’s successful $22 million Series A funding round in February.

Waugh will be responsible for driving sales and growth in the New Zealand market, while also building the local sales team.

Hamilton-based Bettle–Associates has promoted Tegan Symons to Account Manager after two successful years at the agency. 

Previously Digital Strategy Director at True NZ, Celine brings more than 10 years’ experience working on a range of clients and platforms. 

Herdman brings a wealth of experience as an editor and journalist at leading lifestyle publications Broadsheet, Viva Magazine and Denizen.

Villella was previously responsible for talent acquisition across GroupM’s agencies EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, Nexus and Wavemaker.

JCDecaux New Zealand has redefined its sales team to further strengthen its ability to serve ever-changing market demands.

Maher brings with him a wealth of experience and leadership acumen, having held senior roles in the media, advertising, and digital sectors.

Cibilich is Co-founder and CEO of RUN Aotearoa, a creative agency bringing indigenous creativity to the advertising and design world.

GroupM has appointed Megan Smith as Managing Partner for EssenceMediacom, and promoted Hannah Joseph (nee Rowley) to Managing Partner of Mindshare.

Young Tourism Export Council Vice Chair Amanda Linklater joins the team as Partnerships Lead, and Bruce Hurd joins the team as Technology Lead.