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Thinkerbell Aotearoa General Manager Jessica Allison departs agency after two years
CB Exclusive – Jessica Allison has departed Thinkerbell Aotearoa after nearly two years as General Manager….
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Sam Casey joins Thompson Spencer as Head of Performance
Creative and media agency Thompson Spencer has appointed Sam Casey as Head of Performance, strengthening the agency̵…
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McCann Group NZ appoints Zac Stephenson as Managing Director, Media; Terri Collier promoted to newly-created Chief Client Officer role
McCann Group New Zealand has appointed Zac Stephenson as Managing Director, Media at McCann Group and promoted Terri Col…
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Sven Huberts joins LePub as Global President to lead next phase of growth
Following five years of rapid growth, LePub is accelerating its expansion with the appointment of Sven Huberts as Global…
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Anthem appoints Conor Roberts and Alicia Lemmer
Senior corporate communications specialist Conor Roberts and up-and-coming communications professional Alicia Lemmer hav…
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OMD NZ names Blair Alexander as new CEO
Omnicom Media (OM) agency OMD has appointed Blair Alexander as CEO of New Zealand, effective 2 March, to lead operations…
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Publicis Groupe ANZ launches Le Truc down under led by chief creative officer Dave Bowman
Publicis Groupe Australia and New Zealand has rolled out its creative collective Le Truc locally, extending the model fi…
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Daine Kingma and Jemma Titheridge to join VML Wellington’s leadership team alongside newly promoted Head of Media Kate Thomson
VML has announced a new leadership team for its Wellington agency, with Daine Kingma joining as Managing Partner, Jemma …
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Kiwi expat Jordan Dale relocates to Sydney to drive APAC growth as Amplify’s Global CD
As Amplify approaches one year since joining Common Interest, the global creative agency specialising in experience, ent…
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Kiwi expat Liam Crerar joins Publicis London as Senior Creative
Publicis London has appointed Kiwi expat Liam Crerar as Senior Creative. Crerar arrives at Publicis following sti…
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Harry Preston joins Shuttlerock as Managing Director, ANZ
Shuttlerock has appointed Harry Preston as Managing Director, ANZ, strengthening its leadership team as the business acc…
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misterwolf appoints former Saatchi & Saatchi GM Susie Darling as Partner + General Manager
Following a record year in 2025 independent creative agency misterwolf has appointed Susie Darling as Partner and Genera…
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YS appoints Ginny Woo to Digital Marketing Manager role
Independent creative agency YS has announced the appointment of Ginny Woo as Digital Marketing Manager, a move designed …
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Kiwi expat Kirsten Rutherford departs TBWA\Chiat\Day, LA after 11 years for Lead Creative role at DoorDash
Kiwi expat Kirsten Rutherford has departed her role as Executive Creative Director at TBWA\Chiat\Day LA after 11 years, …
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Megan D’Audney returns to New Zealand for Managing Partner role at Designworks
Designworks, one of New Zealand’s leading brand design agencies, has appointed seasoned leader and business founde…
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Journey appoints Dov Tombs as Managing Director – APAC
Journey, a global digital transformation agency, has announced the appointment of Dov Tombs as Managing Director –…
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YS appoints Sophie Radford to the role of client services director
Independent challenger agency YS has appointed Sophie Radford to the role of client services director, charged with lead…
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Paul Bradbury takes CEO role at VML ANZ, as Tom Tearle set to depart after five years at the helm
VML Australia and New Zealand (VML ANZ) CEO Tom Tearle is stepping away from the business after nearly five transformati…
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Motion Sickness recruits top talent to fuel growth across New Zealand and Australia
After a strong year of growth and industry recognition including two Cannes Lions Grands Prix, and new client wins such …
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Anthem adds two new team members to bolster corporate and consumer communications
Integrated communications and marketing agency Anthem has expanded its team with the appointment of Charis Wood as Accou…
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Omnicom merges DDB Group Aotearoa and FCB Aotearoa to create new McCann Group NZ; will be New Zealand’s largest agency by far
Priya Patel, CEO of DDB Group Aotearoa, and Paul Wilson, CEO of FCB Group Aotearoa, have been appointed Co-CEOs. The mov…
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Former DDB NZ Head of Business Management joins BcgCrave as new Managing Director
Purpose-led creative agency BcgCrave has made one of the most significant leadership appointments in the New Zealand adv…
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FCB Aotearoa strengthens strategy offering with hiring of Liam Norris as Strategy Director
FCB Aotearoa has appointed Liam Norris as Strategy Director, continuing the agency’s momentum after a sustained period…
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Burson promotes HS Chung as CEO, Asia-Pacific
Burson, the global communications agency purpose-built to create value for clients through reputation, has announced tod…
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Award winning strategy leader Leif Stromnes to join Saatchi & Saatchi as Chief Strategy Officer
Saatchi & Saatchi has appointed award-winning strategist Leif Stromnes to steer the agency’s strategic direction a…
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DDB Global CEO Alex Lubar departs amid uncertainty over network’s fate post-merger
After more than three years at the helm of DDB Worldwide, Alex Lubar is stepping down as Global CEO to become the Chief …
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Thrive PR strengthens leadership as Excess Earned Attention fuels ANZ growth
Strategic communications agency Thrive PR & Communications, has cemented its leadership team and revealed its newest…
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Former Special Head of Business Management Callum Walker joins Cummins & Partners as GM
Callum Walker, former Head of Business at Special New Zealand, has joined Australian independent agency Cummins & Pa…
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Bastion Shine expands communications and experience team following strong client growth
Bastion Shine continues to strengthen its PR, corporate, and social offering, making four strategic hires across its com…
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Lindsay Bennett set to depart Clemenger BBDO to lead global communications + content at Ideally
Ideally, the New Zealand research platform transforming how brands create with their customers, has appointed Lindsay Be…
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One Plus One names Liz Holt as partner; Elle Grace joins as Senior Account Director
Leading independent agency One Plus One Communications has today welcomed Liz Holt as a shareholding partner in the busi…
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Rise & Shine appoints Samantha Mills to Junior Account Manager role
Full-service communications agency Rise & Shine has welcomed a new face to the team with Samantha Mills starting as …
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TBWA\New Zealand Strengthens Strategic & Client Service with Four New Hires Following Continued Growth
TBWA\New Zealand has announced four senior hires across strategy and business management, continuing to build on the age…
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Kate O’Ryan-Roeder departs Mindshare Sydney for CEO role at Havas Media ANZ
Havas Media ANZ has announced the appointment of Kate O’Ryan-Roeder as Chief Executive Officer following an extensive …
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Sam Harris departs Reason for Partner and Head of Technology and Performance role at 81 Media
81 Media has announced the appointment of Sam Harris as Partner and Head of Technology and Performance. Harris jo…
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Bastion Shine Wellington raids VML poaching six stars including managing director Fleur Head
A big change is happening next year at Bastion Shine Wellington. In early 2026, VML Wellington CEO Fleur Head will step …
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Bastion Shine appoints Owen Dowling as CSO and Richard Brown as MP, Digital Brand Experience
Bastion Shine has announced two significant appointments, adding senior talent and global experience that will deliver m…
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Colenso BBDO appoints James Bennett as group planning director and deputy head of planning
Colenso BBDO has appointed Aussie expat James Bennett as group planning director and deputy head of planning. Ori…
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Julianna Permitin, Kale Dixon, and Georgia Grindle join Special PR as agency expands
Special PR has expanded its team adding Julianna Permitin as Senior PR Director, Kale Dixon as Senior PR Executive, and …
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Chemistry NZ co-founder and CD Susan Young joins HERO Australia in Creative Director role
Independent creative agency HERO has bolstered its national creative leadership, appointing internationally awarded crea…
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Ogilvy snares Kirsty Muddle from Dentsu for new CEO of Ogilvy Network ANZ role
Ogilvy has today announced the appointment of Kirsty Muddle as its new CEO of Ogilvy Network ANZ. A highly respected cre…
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Rise & Shine PR bolsters leadership with hiring of Imogen Duff as Senior Group Account Director
Full-service communications agency Rise & Shine PR has announced a significant hire this month, appointing Imogen Du…
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NZME strengthens programmatic strategy; appoints Deep Balsara as Programmatic Manager
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has announced the appointment of Deep Balsara as Programmatic Manager –…
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Senior creative team Riana McKenzie and Zoe Perrin ~ AKA “RiZo” ~ join Colenso BBDO
Colenso BBDO has bolstered its creative team with the addition of senior creatives Riana McKenzie and Zoe Perrin, affect…
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Latch expands leadership team to power growth and drive DOOH innovation
Latch Digital has announced the appointment of two senior leaders, strengthening its capability and laying the foundatio…
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Marketing heavyweight Mike Hutcheson joins MintHC board; Robert Capon named GM
Leading digital transformation consultancy MintHC has announced the appointment of renowned marketing figure Mike Hutche…
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D&AD CEO Dara Lynch to depart after 18 years with the organisation
D&AD CEO Dara Lynch will be stepping down from her role later this year, marking the end of an extraordinary eightee…
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dentsu Aotearoa promotes Rachel Anderson-Cormack to Group Managing Director
dentsu Aotearoa has promoted Chief Client Officer Rachel Anderson-Cormack to Group Managing Director, where she will lea…
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Former MBM Founder and media/tech leader Matt Bale joins Together as in Senior Advisor role
Leading independent media agency Together has appointed one of New Zealand’s most experienced and respected media and …
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M+C Saatchi Group appoints Anita Zanesco as Chief Marketing Officer across Australia and NZ
M+C Saatchi Group has appointed Anita Zanesco to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer, working across its o…
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Accenture Song Appoints Nick Thomas to Lead Commercial Investment & Operations for Media in ANZ
Accenture Song has announced the appointment of Nick Thomas as Principal Director, Commercial Investment & Operati…
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Former Ogilvy and WPP leader Megan Clark Cook joins Thompson Spencer as Managing Partner
Full-funnel agency Thompson Spencer has announced the appointment of Megan Clark Cook as Managing Partner. A maes…
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Jane Etheridge returns to NZ to take up Strategy Director role at Special New Zealand
Special is bolstering its strategic offering with the appointment of Jane Etheridge as Strategy Director. Etherid…
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Creative Director Ant Farac appointed to lead new content studio Lightweight Media
Award-winning creative director Ant Farac has been appointed to lead Lightweight Media, a newly launched content studio …
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IMANZ appoints Simon Teagle as first CEO
Respected media leader Simon Teagle has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of Independent Media Agencie…
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Accenture Song Appoints Fabio Buresti to Lead Customer Strategy, Design and Digital Products
Accenture Song ANZ has today announced the appointment of Fabio Buresti to the role of Managing Director of Customer Str…
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Momentum expands with Ponsonby HQ + Oscar Catoto as Growth & Performance Director
After a strong period of new business growth, New Zealand independent media and communications agency Momentum, has relo…
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Stéphan Willemse joins Merkle Aotearoa in the role of Head of Digital Experience
Merkle Aotearoa, a dentsu company, has appointed Stéphan Willemse as the Head of Digital Experience, where he will be r…
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Thompson Spencer builds out media team with three new hires across Australia + New Zealand
Independent full-funnel agency Thompson Spencer has expanded its media team, with a trio of seasoned experts from OMD, M…
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Human Digital scales up; hires Bruna Barbosa in New Zealand and Nora Ebaid in Australia
Independent B2B digital agency Human Digital has made two new hires across Australia and New Zealand to support its expa…
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Former BBH London Business Lead Jack Cumming joins Colenso BBDO as Managing Partner
Creative agency Colenso BBDO has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jack Cumming as Managing Partn…
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Together opens doors in Wellington; appoints Annabelle Wilkison as Managing Director and Georgia McNaught as Group Planning Director
Leading independent media agency Together has announced the launch of its Wellington office to further extend its reach …
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ABEL adds Art Director Tyla Rose and Project Director Rose Flowers; Jennifer Fowler promoted to Head of Operations role
ABEL, a nimble independent creative collective, has announced the arrival of two new talents and the well-deserved promo…
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MintHC signals strong momentum with eight new appointments across strategy, creative + digital
Strategic marketing and creative agency MintHC has expanded its team with a series of new appointments across digital, s…
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Paul Bradbury Steps Down After Nearly 20 Years with TBWA Australia & New Zealand
TBWA Australia & New Zealand President and regional CEO Paul Bradbury has officially stepped down, marking the end o…
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Omnicom Announces Formation of Omnicom Oceania, Appoints Nick Garrett as CEO
Omnicom has today announced the formation of Omnicom Oceania and after months of industry speculation has officially app…
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Ex-Colenso Head of Design + Group CD launch new creative studio ‘Freebird’ with producer partner
Freebird is a new creative studio operating at the intersection of design and comms to help brands remain elevated and c…
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Virginia Hyland departs as Havas Media ANZ CEO; James Wright appointed Havas Group CEO ANZ
Havas has formally announced today that Virginia Hyland, CEO of Havas Media Network Australia New Zealand (ANZ) has step…
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Baiju Shah departs Accenture Song to become Global Chief Executive Officer of AKQA
Baiju Shah has joined WPP’s design and innovation company, AKQA as Global CEO, from Accenture Song where he was mo…
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Special bolsters business management team with new appointments: Jenny Travers, Mitch Young, Michael Doolan and Olivia Jackson
After clinching all three ‘New Zealand Agency of the Year’ titles in the same year – Campaign Brief, Campaign Asia…
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Ogilvy Network ANZ CEO Sally Kissane steps down, concluding three-decades at global agency
Ogilvy Network ANZ CEO Sally Kissane has today announced she is stepping down from her role, following a highly successf…
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Senior creative Gerhard Myburgh becomes first appointment at new agency The Chiddingfolds
Senior creative Gerhard Myburgh has become the first official addition at the recently launched seniors-only agency The …
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AKQA APAC CEO Brian Vella departs as agency shifts to local leadership model
AKQA Asia Pacific CEO Brian Vella has announced his departure from the company, marking the end of a 24-year journey tha…
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Ogilvy appoints Richard Brett as Ogilvy PR Asia Pacific President as Emily Poon steps down
Ogilvy has announced Richard Brett’s appointment as President of Ogilvy PR Asia Pacific, in addition to his role as CE…
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DM9 São Paulo Co-President and CCO Icaro Doria steps down following Cannes Lions controversy: DM9 Grand Prix winner has been withdrawn
As reported by Adweek, Icaro Doria, Co-President and Chief Creative Officer of Brazilian agency DM9, part of Omnicom’s…
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Kiwi Agency Quantum Jump Launches Sydney Office; Appoints Former Anomaly New York Executive Rachel Wintle as General Manager
Kiwi strategic marketing agency Quantum Jump has officially expanded into the Australian market with the opening of a ne…
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DDB Sydney Creative Partner Jenny Mak joins trans-Tasman agency jnr. as ECD and Partner
Award-winning creative Jenny Mak has left DDB Sydney after more than three years to join independent trans-Tasman agency…
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Former Ogilvy NZ Group MD Steve Kane joins Droga5 ANZ as Principal Director in New Zealand
Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song, has today announced the appointment of Steve Kane as Principal Director of the agenc…
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DDB Group Aotearoa NZ Managing Director Nikki McKelvie departs after 13 years; James Blair promoted to new DDB Group Managing Director role
DDB Group Aotearoa managing director Nikki McKelvie has announced her departure after 13 years at the agency. The…
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Sandpiper Appoints Angus Booth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
The Sandpiper Group, one of the largest independent communications, public affairs, and research groups headquartered in…
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Les Timar to step down as CEO of Clemenger Group after 27 years: “It has been the greatest privilege of my career”
More leadership news from Clemenger Group today, with CEO Les Timar set to step down at the end of June after 27 years. …
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PR Agency HMC appoints Vicki Jones to Senior Account Manager role
Award-winning, PR and communications agency HMC has appointed Vicki Jones as senior account manager. Jones has ov…
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Colin Davis joins The Sweetshop’s AI creative studio, The Gardening Club as Global Head of Innovation
The Sweetshop’s AI creative studio, The Gardening Club, dedicated to bridging the gap between AI and film production j…
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Multiplied appoints former LION Head of Design Simon Redwood as Design Director
Independent creative agency Multiplied has appointed Simon Redwood as its new Design Director. Redwood joins Mult…
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WPP CEO Mark Read to step down at end of 2025
WPP has today announced that Mark Read, Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the Board and as CEO on 31 December 20…
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Becky Erwood joins Mango Communications as Group Business Director
Mango Communications has announced the appointment of Becky Erwood as Group Business Director. With over 25 years of exp…
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Curious Nation taps Braydon Priest for senior producer role to lead project delivery across expanding NZ portfolio
Brand activation agency Curious Nation has appointed former Mediaworks leader Braydon Priest, as a senior producer to su…
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CB Exclusive: Ben Coulson set to depart ANZ Chief Creative Officer role at Dentsu Creative
Coulson is understood to be leaving the agency after 18 months as ANZ Chief Creative Officer, for a new role yet to be a…
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True bolsters design department with appointment of Helen Chapman as Design Lead
Independent agency True Limited has bolstered their design offering with the appointment of Helen Chapman as Design Lead…
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Dani Bassil named CEO of M+C Saatchi Group AUNZ as Justin Graham, CEO, M+C Saatchi Group APAC prepares to step down
M+C Saatchi Group has announced the appointment of Dani Bassil as CEO, M+C Saatchi Group AUNZ, effective August 2025. Th…
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David Droga to step down as Accenture Song CEO for Vice Chair role; Ndidi Oteh to CEO; Nick Law to creative strategy & experience lead
Within only four years, Song became the world’s largest tech-powered creative company, growing from $12.5 billion to $…
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Fern Holloway returns from London to lead Match Artists into next phase of growth
Match Artists, one of New Zealand’s top-tier photographic and motion agencies, is signalling a new era with the appoin…
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Maddi Cummane departs AKQA New Zealand for UX Strategy Lead position at Daylight
As Daylight continues to innovate within its digital and product offerings, the creative and technology studio welcomes …
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Katrina Alvarez-Jarratt departs ECD role at TBWA\Sydney after nine years with the agency
Campaign Brief can reveal that after nearly a decade with the agency, Katrina Alvarez-Jarratt has departed TBWASydney, w…
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Motion Sickness adds five new hires across strategy, creative and client service
Independent agency Motion Sickness has made five new hires across its Auckland office, expanding its capabilities in str…
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The Sweetshop NZ welcomes Jimena Murray to the team as Executive Producer
The Sweetshop has officially announced that Jimena Murray has joined the team as Executive Producer. With a caree…
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Mahmood Shiblaq departs Bastion Shine to join YS. in Performance Director role
Independent agency YoungShand has appointed respected digital media leader Mahmood Shibliq as its new Performance Direct…
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Kristal Knight departs ECD role at Ogilvy New Zealand after over three years with the agency
Ogilvy New Zealand Executive Creative Director Kristal Knight has announced her departure from the agency after three im…
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Craig McLeod departs Droga5 Aotearoa for Strategy Director role at The General Store
The General Store, a creative agency known for its multi-disciplinary approach to brand building, has announced the appo…
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Former Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Anthony Gregorio takes Executive Chairman ANZ role at Attivo Group
Gregorio will oversee 303 MullenLowe, Mediahub, Tonic, Farrimond and Gorilla across Australia and New Zealand…
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DARKHORSE Founder Liam Taylor set to join Special PR as Business Development Director
Special PR is welcoming industry powerhouse Liam Taylor into the fold, who will be joining as Business Development Direc…
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New Zealand-based independent agency Thompson Spencer establishes first Australian offices
Leading New Zealand-headquartered independent advertising agency Thompson Spencer is expanding into Australia. Establish…
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UnLtd appoints former Google Media Leader ANZ Philippa Moig as new CEO
UnLtd, the industry’s social purpose organisation, has announced Philippa Moig as its new CEO. Moig joins UnLtd…
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Special Wellington grows with three new hires across creative and business teams
Special Wellington has announced the appointment of three new powerhouses: Alana Allen as Senior Business Director, Rosi…
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Droga5 promotes Damon Stapleton and Barbara Humphries to Co-CCOs of ANZ; Droga5 Australia CCO Tara Ford named CCO of Droga5, London
Accenture Song’s Droga5 ANZ Executive Creative Director Barbarba Humphries and Droga5 Aotearoa Chief Creative Officer …
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Momentum Group supercharges product offering with appointment of Creative Director Alex Kenny
Momentum Group has today announced the appointment of Alex Kenny (above right) to the role of Creative Director, signifi…
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