Luke Farmer joins Bastion Shine leadership team
Industry heavyweight Luke Farmer has been brought onboard to ‘pilot’ the prestigious Air New Zealand account for Bastion Shine.
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LUMO expands sales team with three new hires
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 Special Reasons to celebrate in 2025
Fisher Funds has appointed Special as its creative agency, and Reason as its media and performance marketing partner after a competitive pitch.
PHD Aotearoa’s new senior leadership team appointments
Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Creative Integration Lead Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effectively immediately.
TBWA\Sydney announces new Head of Strategy
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 appoints three new senior leaders
Unilever New Zealand – maker of household brands including Persil, Rexona, Dove, Continental, and Streets ice creams – is welcoming new senior leaders.
Daylight welcomes new Art Director
Daylight is welcoming Conal Wilson to its growing creative department as Art Director to work on projects with global and local partners.
NZME focuses on digital transformation with new streaming service
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’s merger with Visual Media Association symbolic of shared vision
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.
Kiwi media agency D3 appoints Lani Jamieson as General Manager
Data-driven media agency D3 has appointed Lani Jamieson as General Manager to lead operational strategy and drive measurable client outcomes.
Stuff Group brings new leader for North Island on board
Stuff Group has appointed media leader Belinda Francis as Head of North Island Markets to drive commercial strategy and operations for Stuff Masthead Publishing.
Nikki Grafton named as OMG New Zealand’s first ever CEO
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.
Kelly Wearmouth joins Mars United Commerce
Mars United Commerce has appointed experienced commerce marketing leader Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Bastion Shine strengthens team with new hires and a promotion
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 appoints Kirsten Riolo as Head of Consumer Insights
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 welcomes Margaret Hawker as Director of Harakeke
Stuff Group has appointed media leader Margaret Hawker as Director of Harakeke, Stuff’s in-house commercial and creative services agency.
Momentum Group welcomes industry leaders to team
Momentum Group is entering 2025 with a leadership expansion, welcoming Zac Stephenson as Managing Director and Kate McDowell as Group Business Director.
Jolt appoints new General Manager of Regional Sales ANZ
Jolt has announced the appointment of experienced sales leader Carin Lee-Skelton as its new General Manager of Regional Sales, ANZ.
Sally Hooper joins Bastion Shine’s Wellington team
Kiwi marketing and communications agency Bastion Shine has appointed marketing specialist Sally Hooper as Managing Director of its Wellington business.
One Plus One celebrates recent promotions
Emily Ding, James Tapp and Sydnee Krum have been promoted to account director and account managers, respectively, after a year of success in 2024.
Laura Tupou takes on the weather in new role
ThreeNews weekend anchor Laura Tupou will take on a new challenge next month, moving into Stuff’s weather correspondent role.
Special PR announces new Head of Brand Experience
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.
Together moves into new waterfront home
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.
PR firm Payper relaunches under Lewis Hampton
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 brings Dana Campanello on board
The Sweetshop has announced the signing of award-winning director Dana Campanello to its New Zealand, Australia and Asia rosters.
MediaWorks’ new night show line-up
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.
Sling & Stone welcomes new team member
Sling & Stone is starting 2025 by bringing in fresh leadership to the New Zealand team, appointing Emily O’Halloran as Integrated Account Director.
Hearts & Science announces new CEO for Asia Pacific
Omnicom Media Group has named Rochelle Chhaya as CEO of Hearts & Science APAC, who has most recently served as CEO of OMG Thailand.
Chemistry appoints award-winning duo as joint ECDs
Chemistry has appointed award-winning creative team Sarah Chernishov and Matt Watts to joint Executive Creative Directors.
Droga5 appoints Rosie Grayson as GM
Droga5 Aotearoa, part of Accenture Song, has appointed Rosie Grayson to the role of General Manager and Executive Producer New Zealand.
Kiwi tech companies Putti and Applicable merge
Software company Applicable and app developers Putti have merged, in what their leaders say is a massive win for the tech industry.
Snap Inc. welcomes Chris Lewis to the team
Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc. has appointed Chris Lewis as its first Talent Partnerships Lead for Australia and New Zealand.
Simon Barnett makes his return to More FM
Broadcaster Simon Barnett kicked off his Monday with a 4.30am alarm, returning to More FM’s Breakfast Club alongside co-host Lana Searle.
Urban List appoints new Head of Sales
Publisher Urban List is welcoming Spyros Asteriou as its new Head of Sales. He brings a wealth of media sales experience and industry relationships.
Phantom Billstickers celebrates new hire in Wellington
Ruby O’Neill has joined the Phantom Billstickers team in Wellington as Account Manager, where she will work closely with agencies and onboard new business.
OMD Christchurch welcomes new hires
OMD Christchurch is continuing to invest in its presence in the South Island with new hires to bolster its offering for 2025.