Britomart-based Shine has snared Y&R Wellington managing director Tim Ellis as its new head of client services.
Arrivals & Departures: Carat taps Euro GAD
Carat has welcomed Mireille Cope to the business in a business director role. She brings more than 10 years’ industry experience working for global agencies in London and Amsterdam such as MullenLowe Profero, MullenLowe Mediahub, Dewynters, and SocialMedia8.
Arrivals & Departures: BBDO San Francisco taps Kiwi Kate Catalinac for CD role
BBDO San Francisco has hired former Saatchi & Saatchi NZ copywriter Kate Catalinac and Aussie expat art director Corinne Goode in creative director roles, according to a report in Australia’s Campaign Brief.
Arrivals & Departures: MediaWorks’ Wendy Palmer calls it a day
MediaWorks Radio ceo Wendy Palmer has decided to step down, according to a release just in from network’s PR team.
Arrivals & Departures: Smoke taps music wrangler, NZME’s Rich Adams moves, Marketo ANZ marketing director
Auckland commercial music production company Smoke has appointed Sarah Fabrin to manage its marketing and sales. Fabrin has a background in model, retail and music management – she wrangled models and curated for NZ Fashion Week.
Arrivals & Departures: Gill Stewart exits the MA
Marketing Association ceo Gill Stewart is stepping aside after 18 months at the helm. “During her time as chief executive, Gill has led a major turnaround in the financial performance of the MA,” said chair Lance Walker.
Arrivals & Departures: Acumen Republic strengthens leadership
Auckland & Wellington agency Acumen Republic has unveiled three senior appointments in both cities, replacing the management roles of chairman Michael Dunlop, who is stepping back.
Arrivals & Departures: DDB’s Track marries data with marketing strategy
DDB Group’s Track NZ (formerly Rapp) has appointed Leighton Gosnell to the newly established role of marketing technology planner, designed to bridge the gap between marketing and digital solutions.
Arrivals & Departures: Lily & Louis powers up (updated)
On the back of several nice new business wins, Freemans Bay boutique full-service PR/content agency Lily & Louis has hired two senior journalists – Golnaz Bassam-Tabar and Courtney Joe. Golnaz comes from a journalism background, while Joe worked previously for Karen Walker.
Arrivals & Departures: OMD signs 10 recruits
OMD welcomes 10 new recruits this week to both its Auckland and Wellington offices as part of its pioneering graduate media programme. The scheme was developed to address the nationwide skills shortage agencies face when recruiting for media planning and buying roles.
