AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Amanda Lane has joined Nielsen’s New Zealand commercial team as director of media measurement.
Whittaker’s appoints Soraya Cottin as new chief marketing officer
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Whittaker’s has appointed Soraya Cottin as their new chief marketing officer. The choc-maker says she brings significant international marketing experience of working with major global food and other consumer brands.
GroupM NZ appoints strategic maestro John Halpin as ceo
AUCKLAND, Today: GroupM AUNZ has appointed John Halpin as its new ceo. Halpin, a Kiwi, is returning home to New Zealand. Halpin replaces Chris Riley who has “moved on”.
Special PR expands to Australia
AUCKLAND, Today: Special has expanded the services of Special PR, launching in the Australian market “in response to growing demand for creative PR solutions”.
Melanie Bridge & Sharlene George update Sweetshop roles
AUCKLAND, Today: Sweetshop founders (with chairman Paul Prince) Melanie Bridge (director) and producer Sharlene George are stepping into co-ceo roles.
Lumo bolsters sales team with new hires and promotions
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Lumo Digital is expanding its NZ sales team, with the addition of Steven Buck, Charlotte Garvan and the recent promotion of Josh McWilliams.
US-based London International Awards names Special NZ’s McMahon as jury prez
NEW YORK, Today: Special NZ ECD Jonathan McMahon has been appointed president of the London International Awards jury for the ambient & activation/print/poster/billboard category.
Krunch hires Dominic Henshall as senior client consultant
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Digital marketing agency Krunch has added more senior expertise, hiring Dominic Henshall (ex Saatchi, FCB, Rush and more recently Method).
Pead recognises internal success with agency-wide promotions
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Full-service communications & PR agency Pead has promoted six team members, “showcasing the agency’s commitment to career development and personal growth”.
Jo Taylor returns to Colenso BBDO to lead BNZ account team
AUCKLAND, Today: After an eight-year sojourn, Jo Taylor has returned to College Hill, again taking up the position of managing partner on the BNZ account.
