WELLINGTON, Wednesday: Just before lockdown started in August, Go Media erected two new digital screens in Hutt Road in Wellington taking their total network at that time to 50 Screens nationally.
Replacement CD at Rainger & Rolfe
AUCKLAND, Today: Rainger & Rolfe has appointed internationally awarded South African creative Kelly Putter as its new CD. He takes over the role from Chris Long who continues to work with the agency but recently left as an FTE for family health reasons.
GroupM strengthens investment, product & tech (updated)
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: GroupM New Zealand has made two key internal promotions that aim to strengthen its specialist technology and investment capability.
Federation creates new senior role
AUCKLAND, Today: On the back of the recent appointment of new creative team Hathaway & France from Stanley Street, Federation chief creative officer Tony Clewett has announced another key hire – the permanent appointment of creative Bobbie McKay into the newly created role of creative group head.
Food 4 Thought
AUCKLAND, Friday: Digital communications agency Topham Guerin (outlets in Auckland, Sydney and London) continues to grow with two new senior appointments and two promotions – all in NZ.
Kitchin exits School Road
AUCKLAND, Today: Woman magazine will be curated by guest editors, after editor Sido Kitchin announced her resignation as group publisher of School Road Publishing.
DDB Group taps Matty Burton & Gary Steele
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa NZ has appointed internationally recognised creative leader Matty Burton as its first group chief creative officer.
Colenso promotes ‘invaluable champion’
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Colenso BBDO has promoted managing partner Lucy Grigg to the role of general manager. Grigg brings experience from agencies on both sides of the Tasman working with NAB, BNZ, Airbnb, Spark, Fonterra and DB.
Mango gets more juice
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Mango Aotearoa NZ has added two PR specialists to its team – senior account manager Courtney Pitcher, and Joseph Polamalu, who joins after several months as an intern.
