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Accenture Song’s Droga5 has announced leadership promotions for Australia, Aotearoa and England, to reinvent the network under global CEO Mark Green.
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Accenture Song’s Droga5 has announced leadership promotions for Australia, Aotearoa and England, to reinvent the network under global CEO Mark Green.
Cartology has a new Client Advisory and Value Creation function for Australia and NZ, designed to build deeper long-term relationships with partners.
Momentum Group has announced Alex Kenny as its Creative Director, strengthening its capabilities in optimising creative content for digital performance.
Leading podcast company Acast has announced six promotions in its sales teams, which cover Australia and New Zealand.
NZME appointed new leaders to its Christchurch sales team, aiming to drive growth in the Canterbury region.
OOHMAA is investing in the future of the out of home industry with a new CEO role – the existing position held by Natasha O’Connor has been disestablished.
DDB Group AUNZ has announced a new leadership team with NZ CEO Priya Patel and NZ Chief Creative Officer Matty Burton taking on expanded roles.
Colenso are celebrating the promotion of Charlotte Glennon to Director of Operations & Production, effective immediately.
Wellington’s Hemisphere and Big River Creative have announced a rangapū (partnership) that establishes a unique dual leadership structure.
OMG has promoted Angela Spain to the role of Managing Director of OMG Content NZ and Gina McKinnon to CEO for Content, OMG APAC.
Industry heavyweight Luke Farmer has been brought onboard to ‘pilot’ the prestigious Air New Zealand account for Bastion Shine.
New Zealand DOOH operator LUMO has strengthened its sales team with three new hires as the company continues its momentum in the New Zealand market.
Fisher Funds has appointed Special as its creative agency, and Reason as its media and performance marketing partner after a competitive pitch.
Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Creative Integration Lead Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effectively immediately.
Josh Taylor Dadds, formerly Group Strategy Director at Special New Zealand, is moving across the Tasman to take up the Head of Strategy role with TBWA\Sydney.
Unilever New Zealand – maker of household brands including Persil, Rexona, Dove, Continental, and Streets ice creams – is welcoming new senior leaders.
Daylight is welcoming Conal Wilson to its growing creative department as Art Director to work on projects with global and local partners.
NZ Herald is launching Herald Now – a streaming service for live news and journalism video content – with broadcaster Ryan Bridge hosting the morning show.
The Real Media Collective New Zealand is merging with The Visual Media Association in a move that will allow the collective to benefit from broader infrastructure, expertise, and industry influence.
Data-driven media agency D3 has appointed Lani Jamieson as General Manager to lead operational strategy and drive measurable client outcomes.
Stuff Group has appointed media leader Belinda Francis as Head of North Island Markets to drive commercial strategy and operations for Stuff Masthead Publishing.
Omnicom Media Group has named Nikki Grafton as its CEO for New Zealand, a move the international organisation says reflects the importance of Aotearoa as a growth market.
Mars United Commerce has appointed experienced commerce marketing leader Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Bastion Shine is kicking off 2025 with four new hires, strengthening its social media offering, as well as promoting Joanna James to Managing Director Communications and Experience.
Nielsen has announced the appointment of Kirsten Riolo as Head of Consumer Insights for Australia and New Zealand, and to lead its new Custom Research Division.
Stuff Group has appointed media leader Margaret Hawker as Director of Harakeke, Stuff’s in-house commercial and creative services agency.
Momentum Group is entering 2025 with a leadership expansion, welcoming Zac Stephenson as Managing Director and Kate McDowell as Group Business Director.
Jolt has announced the appointment of experienced sales leader Carin Lee-Skelton as its new General Manager of Regional Sales, ANZ.
Kiwi marketing and communications agency Bastion Shine has appointed marketing specialist Sally Hooper as Managing Director of its Wellington business.
Emily Ding, James Tapp and Sydnee Krum have been promoted to account director and account managers, respectively, after a year of success in 2024.
ThreeNews weekend anchor Laura Tupou will take on a new challenge next month, moving into Stuff’s weather correspondent role.
Special PR has welcomed Jessica McColl to the team as its Head of Brand Experience. McColl brings an impressive career of creative and experiential know-how.
Kiwi independent media agency Together ended 2024 by moving into new offices in Auckland’s Westhaven Marina from their previous home at City Works Depot.
New Zealand PR firm Payper has relaunched under the leadership of Lewis Hampton, who has over a decade of experience in journalism and communications.
The Sweetshop has announced the signing of award-winning director Dana Campanello to its New Zealand, Australia and Asia rosters.
MediaWorks has announced a brand-new night show line up with Australian radio and television personality Ash London as the newest voice on its team.