Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Monday: Dentsu Creative has announced the appointment of two leaders as the business “continues to invest in next-generation leadership to bring the benefits of modern creativity to its clients”.

AUCKLAND, Today: Proximity NZ has announced the appointment of Jen Murphy as group account director. Previously a GAD at Stanley Street, Murphy has held several senior positions at large agencies working for brands such as Restaurant Brands and Sealord.

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Parnell agency One Plus One Communications has this month welcomed two new hires to its team. Magenta Boyd and Elysha Taylor have joined the consultancy.

AUCKLAND, Today: Clemenger Group NZ has announced the appointment of Melissa Anderson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer.

AUCKLAND, Today: Northcote-based independent specialist search agency Pure SEO has announced leadership changes following business growth.

AUCKLAND, Today: B2B digital marketing agency The Attention Seeker has made two appointments, adding to their existing team of writers, videographers and creative directors.

AUCKLAND, Today: Vistar Media, a leading global provider of software for digital out-of-home, has announced the appointment of Sandra Scott as its new sales and partnership director for New Zealand. Scott, currently with Vistar Sydney, will return to her home country, Aotearoa, for the new role.

SYDNEY, Thursday: AU telecoms outfit Telstra has hired IAG CMO Brent Smart – formerly MD at Colenso BBDO NZ – as its new chief marketing officer.

AUCKLAND, Today: JCDecaux New Zealand has announced the appointment of Mike Brown to the role of account director – direct, bringing two decades of outdoor media sales experience with him.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME’s agency sales team has announced two key appointments, with Carly Harris and Bridget Welsh joining as senior account managers.