AUCKLAND, Monday: MediaWorks has announced the appointment of Angus Swainson as its new outdoor director. Swainson has been with MediaWorks since 2019 and has more than 20 years’ experience in media as a lawyer and in senior leadership roles.
Essence of Life
AUCKLAND, Today: CBD-based healthcare advertising & marketing agency Essence – the Health Agency, which rebranded in August, has boosted the level of its specialist communication offering.
Kim Ellison exits Stanley St
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative Director Kim Ellison has hit the road, departing Stanley St for Hawke’s Bay. Ellison has been with the agency for around 15 years on and off, working with several ECDs – Grafton, O’Leary, Meares & Taine, and even a stint with herself in the role.
MBM strengthens senior team
WELLINGTON, Today: Indie media shop MBM has announced the appointment of Kaitlin Mitchell as a business director in their Wellington office.
Stuff appoints media leader
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Sarah Stuart has been appointed to the new role of head of life media at Stuff. Stuart will take editorial responsibility for Stuff’s life products across digital, magazines and newspapers, as well as work with other parts of the business to bring new content and product opportunities to life.
Super-suit Rosie Barclay joins MSL
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: MSL New Zealand has appointed Rosie Barclay to a newly created senior account executive position, to support the agency’s growth.
Federation taps distinguished Pasifika designer
AUCKLAND, Monday: Independent creative agency Federation has appointed Opeta Elika (whose work is in the Te Papa collection) as senior designer, culture & brand.
Switched on
AUCKLAND, Today: Pulse Energy has appointed Louise Burgess as general manager of sales & marketing. She is an experienced marketer who has worked in B2B and B2C organisations in media, telecommunications, banking and financial services.
TBWA\ names chief growth officer
AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\NZ Group has appointed Jillian Reedy to the newly established role of chief growth officer. She has worked at top agencies in New York and London, with a strong and consistent focus on business growth.
Colenso enlists Ahua founder
AUCKLAND, Today: Sonya Milford has joined Colenso BBDO as a senior digital designer. She comes with a wealth of experience in both the design and digital sectors, having worked at Gladeye, TVNZ and TRA.
