Google New Zealand appoints Caroline Rainsford as country manager
Google has a new country manager for New Zealand in Caroline Rainsford, who replaces Stephanie Davis.
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Hear it as it happens. All the latest comings and goings from the local advertising, media and marketing industries.
The Pond restructures its offering, responds to increased demand for freelancers
Good news for creatives on The Pond’s books – the company is growing bigger due to demand from agency and corporate clients.
Executive shuffle as NZME sharpens focus on digital
NZME has announced the launch of a new digital business unit as the company looks to grow its online audiences and revenue. And this strategic move has resulted in a number of executive changes in the business.
Nick Harvey takes the reins at Strategy Christchurch
Agency veteran Nick Harvey is leaving Colenso BBDO to take on the role of managing partner at Strategy Creative Christchurch.
Sinead Boucher appointed CEO as Fairfax rebrands to Stuff
Sinead Boucher has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Fairfax Media’s New Zealand business, which is being renamed Stuff.
Melanie Spencer joins Strategy Auckland as managing partner
Strategy Creative Auckland’s studio will have a new managing partner from Monday with Melanie Spencer stepping into the role.
Movings/Shakings: 17 August
Industry happenings at TRA, Dentsu Aegis Network, Go Media and TVNZ.
Facebook boosts ANZ Creative Shop team with four new creatives
Facebook has announced four significant hires to its Creative Shop to support the ANZ business.
Movings and Shakings: 9 August
Industry happenings at Yellow, Richards Partners, Yahoo, Kargo, Lightbox, Uno Loco and Mazda.
Emma Bolser set to return to the tools as managing partner of media at Contagion
Emma Bolser has quickly found a new abode in the industry, becoming a partner at Contagion and taking over the reins of the media department.
Colenso BBDO lures Beth O’Brien and Thomas Darlow with creative group head roles
Colenso BBDO has appointed Beth O’Brien and Thomas Darlow as creative group heads at the agency.
Three creatives bid farewell to Droga5 New York as they return to local agencies
Three creatives from Droga5 New York have been lured back to New Zealand to take up creative director roles, with Lisa Fedyszyn and Jonathan McMahon joining Ogilvy & Mather and Rory Mckechnie returning to DDB.
Kym Niblock joins TVNZ
TVNZ has announced the appointment of former Lightbox chief executive Kym Niblock as chief product and information officer.
Movings and Shakings: 26 July
Industry happenings at Saatchi & Saatchi, Affinity ID, Track, and Socialites.
MediaCom names Matthew Vogts as managing director
MediaCom has a new managing director for New Zealand in Matthew Vogts, who’s been promoted from the role of head of client services.
Tony Mitchell appointed CEO of Marketing Association
Tony Mitchell has served as acting chief executive since the departure of Gill Stewart in May.
Movings/Shakings: 20 July
Industry happenings at Alloy, Republik, Newsroom, Bauer, Chemistry and Hoyts.
Nigel Douglas takes over as OMD chief executive
Nigel Douglas has left Mediacom to take on the CEO role at OMD recently vacated by Kath Watson.
Movings/Shakings: 13 July
Industry happenings at DDB, 99, Republik and Barnes Catmur & Friends Dentsu.
OMD’s Kath Watson steps down from CEO role
After more than ten years leading OMD New Zealand as CEO, Kath Watson has announced her resignation. PLUS: OMD is in the final stages of appointing her replacement.
David Turner to join FCB Media as head of investment
FCB Media has announced the appointment of New Zealand media investment specialist David Turner to the role of head of investment—a newly created position in FCB Media’s leadership team.
Movings/Shakings: 4 July
Industry happenings at MediaWorks, Anthem, Mana magazine and Napier City Council.
Loyalty NZ names Lizzy Ryley as CEO
Lizzy Ryley has been appointed Loyalty New Zealand’s CEO, a role currently held by interim chief executive Dave Mansfield.
Movings/Shakings: 23 June
Industry happenings at MediaWorks, ATEED, Method, Harrison Grierson and Because.
Paul Catmur becomes CEO as Daniel Barnes moves to strategy-focused role at Barnes Catmur & Friends Dentsu
After 20 years at the helm, Daniel Barnes will move on from his role as CEO to focus on strategic projects and client relationships, assuming the role of founder and partner at Barnes Catmur & Friends Dentsu.
Linus Hjoberg bounces back with managing partner role at OMD Wellington
Only a few weeks after news broke of joint-managing directors Linus Hjoberg and Emma Bolser departing Ikon, the former has now secured a new role.
FCB unveils Dan Martin as new CEO
FCB has confirmed the appointment of Dan Martin to the position of chief executive, which has been vacant since December last year, following the departure of Brian van den Hurk.
Zac Stephenson appointed managing director at Ikon
OMD general manager Zac Stephenson has left the agency to take over the reins at Ikon.
Movings/Shakings: 12 June
Industry happenings at MediaWorks, TVNZ, Countdown, Lassoo Media and Motion Sickness.
With Collective announces ASB creative leadership team
Nicole Hetherington and Simon Fowler have been announced as the new creative directors on the ASB account which was recently picked up by With Collective.
Dave Nash and Damon O’Leary depart Sugar & Partners—UPDATED
Sugar & Partners managing partner Jeremy Johnston has confirmed that executive creative director Damon O’Leary and creative director Dave Nash have departed the agency.
Mitre 10 appoints Jules Lloyd-Jones as general manager of marketing
Mitre 10 has appointed Jules Lloyd-Jones to the position of general manager of marketing following Dave Elliott’s departure to the US.
Movings/Shakings: 2 June
Industry happenings at MBM, Adshel, APN Outdoor, Yellow and RadioLive.
Movings/Shakings: 18 May
Industry happenings at Porter Novelli, Microsoft, Facebook and Yango.
Movings/Shakings: 10 May—UPDATED
Industry happenings at Maori Television, Resn, Amplifi New Zealand, Carat New Zealand, Sky TV, Chemistry Interaction, Mango, The Pond, Accenture and Onfire Design.
Simon Teagle appointed Go Media general manager
Former FCB Media head of client services Simon Teagle has entered the OOH industry as the general manager of Go Media.