AUCKLAND, Monday: Ogilvy NZ has added four new faces to its highly regarded customer experience and innovation team, as the agency continues to expand in New Zealand.
The Comms Council elects new executive board members
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Following yesterday’s Comms Council AGM, four new executive board members have been elected. Joining the exec board are Lee-Ann Morris (MBM), Gareth O’Connor (Harvey Cameron), Mark Cochrane (Saatchi & Saatchi), and Sean Keaney (FCB).
Plato Creative appoints Nick Harvey as ceo
CANTERBURY, Thursday: Christchurch CBD-based full-service agency Plato Creative has announced that partner Nick Harvey will take over the reins as ceo.
The Pond becomes a partnership
AUCKLAND, Friday: The Pond Recruitment became a partnership during the covid peak, with senior employee Will Gregory buying a stake into the business in early 2021.
MediaWorks makes new appointments to agency team
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks is welcoming two new people to its agency team – Charlotte Robertson, who joins as digital account director – agency; and Scott Aitchison, who becomes senior account director – agency radio.
Mango grows senior leadership team with two promotions
AUCKLAND, Today: Mango Aotearoa has made two promotions to its PR leadership team. Senior account directors Katy Hughes and Liz Holt have been promoted to group business directors, each managing different teams and major client accounts within the agency.
Clemenger AU farewells Jim Gall
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Clemenger Group Australia has appointed Dani Bassil to the role of ceo of Clemenger BBDO Australia, bringing its Melbourne and Sydney agencies together across its two locations.
MediaCom NZ expands capabilities with the launch of Creative Systems
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaCom NZ has announced the launch of its “new capabilities” – Creative Systems. MediaCom NZ managing director Zac Stephenson said: “As the agency prepares for the official launch of the new agency proposition EssenceMediaCom, this move signals the new shape of the agency in New Zealand.
For he’s a jolly good Fellow!
AUCKLAND, Today: The Media Design School – home of AdSchool – has appointed Andy Blood as its Industry Fellow for its postgraduate programmes. MDS dean of design Scott Thompson Whiteside said: “Andy is a fearless creator and serial innovator.
Sling & Stone PR launches specialised startup division in the US
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby PR agency Sling & Stone has launched a startup division in the United States with a core focus on early stage, venture-backed tech innovators.
