AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media is shaking up its New Zealand leadership, with current Head of Marketing Kelly Harvey stepping into the newly created role of Head of NZ, while long-time GM Nick Vile prepares to depart in 2026.
Arrivals & Departures: Veronica Schmidt appointed new Editor of The Spinoff
AUCKLAND, Today: The Spinoff has named journalist and newsroom leader Veronica Schmidt as its new Editor, taking over in November from Madeleine Chapman. Schmidt will be the fourth editor in the outlet’s 11-year history.
Arrivals & Departures: Kimberley Crossman steps up as Whau Foundation ambassador
AUCKLAND, TODAY: Actress and TV star Kimberley Crossman has become an ambassador for the Whau Mental Health Research Foundation, using her own struggles to highlight the need for more research into mental health in New Zealand.
Arrivals & Departures: Thompson Spencer names Megan Clark Cook Managing Partner
AUCKLAND, Today: Thompson Spencer has welcomed Megan Clark Cook as Managing Partner. Known for integration and opportunity, she’ll help steer growth, shaping new and existing client partnerships while amplifying the power of the agency’s expanded offering.
Arrivals & Departures: Veteran media boss Simon Teagle to lead IMANZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Simon Teagle has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ).
Arrivals & Departures: VAST Billboards builds momentum with appointment of Lohnêt Waugh
AUCKLAND, Today: VAST Billboards has named Lohnêt Waugh as its new Group Sales Director, adding her to the leadership team as the company expands its nationwide digital out-of-home network.
Arrivals & Departures: Momentum relocates HQ and expands leadership with Oscar Catoto
AUCKLAND, Today; Momentum, one of New Zealand’s top independent media and communications agencies, has moved its Auckland HQ to a New York loft-inspired space in Ponsonby, complete with sweeping views of the Waitematā Harbour and Waitākere Ranges.
Arrivals & Departures: Merkle Aotearoa appoints Stéphan Willemse as Head of Digital Experience
AUCKLAND, Today: Merkle Aotearoa, part of the dentsu network, has named Stéphan Willemse as its new Head of Digital Experience, leading work to help clients create cohesive, valuable, and genuinely useful customer experiences.
Arrivals & Departures: Advertising is a team sport – Toby Talbot wraps up Ogilvy role
AUCKLAND/SYDNEY, Today: Ogilvy has confirmed ANZ Chief Creative Officer Toby Talbot is wrapping up his role this week, bringing to a close more than three and a half years with the agency.
Arrivals & Departures: Jack Cumming named managing partner at Colenso
AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso has welcomed Jack Cumming to lead a portfolio of local and global clients while also helping drive the agency’s new business efforts.
