DDB snares Joanne McDonald from Saatchi’s as group account director on ANZ account

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Joanne McDonald.jpgDDB New Zealand today announced the appointment of Joanne McDonald as group account director on the ANZ account. Joanne joins DDB from Saatchi & Saatchi where she was GAD on the Westpac business since 2006. Previous roles have included four years at Singleton Ogilvy & Mather and company director at Mio Limited.

DDB Group New Zealand CEO Sandy Moore says Joanne’s depth of experience in banking will make her an invaluable addition to the DDB team: “We’re thrilled to have Joanne on board – her wealth of experience, strategic skills and dynamic approach to banking will be a huge asset to our team.”

DDB’s brand TVC relaunch campaign for ANZ Bank went to air last week with a series of spots that empathise with everyday New Zealanders and demonstrate the bank “lives in their world”. A total of 3 x 30″ and 2 x 15″ spots which will air across the coming months, supporting the Perfect World print, outdoor and online campaign which commenced earlier this year.