MediaWorks has expanded its agency team welcoming six new people – Amber Conroy, Rebecca Fleet, Sarah Nickson-Clark, Philippa Spence, Charli Farman and Lizzie Westgate.
MediaWorks GM of Agency Jaana Collins says: “Building a formidable agency sales team in the New Zealand market is a priority in such an exciting time as we prepare to launch Today FM, expand our digital OOH footprint, begin to sell Digital Commons’ product suite, and focus on creating award-winning crafted integrated solutions for our valuable partners. This team has fantastic depth, industry experience and fresh thinking for our business and I am thrilled to have them on board.”
Amber Conroy joins at Group Business Director Independent Agencies. She brings 18 years’ experience in the media industry to MediaWorks, joining from PHD Group after seven years there – most recently as a Senior Group Business Director operating a large portfolio of iconic brands. She has knowledge across various sectors including retail, FMCG, finance and entertainment.
She says: “I’m thrilled to be joining MediaWorks with its strong line-up of successful media brands. My passion lies in connecting brands with consumers in creatively relevant ways and I’m really looking forward to the year ahead.”
Rebecca Fleet has been appointed as Senior Account Director Radio, returning to MediaWorks after living in London for the past eight years. She has experience across radio, digital and out-of-home most recently holding the position of Group Partnerships Manager at Global Media & Entertainment. Before leaving New Zealand she was the Marketing & Promotions Manager at George FM.
Sarah Nickson-Clark moves into an Account Director role, having been with MediaWorks for 12 years in various roles from marketing to promotions. She is making the move to Account Director from Head of Partnerships. She has previously worked across campaigns for NZ Rugby, KFC, Royal NZ Ballet and NZ Cricket.
The other appointments include; Philippa Spence as Senior Account Manager, Charli Farman as Account Manager Radio and Lizzie Westgate as Account Manager OOH.
They all bring combined market experience to the team from their time at JCDecaux, NZME and Discovery, and Southern Cross Austereo respectively.
