Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Indie agency YoungShand has bolstered its creative team with the addition of Hannah Habgood as head of copy, and Julie Spedding as senior art director.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Federation has snared creative duo Andrew Hathaway and Kelly France,  direct from Stanley Street. CCO Tony Clewett confirmed the news, saying “the agency continues to build creative momentum”.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: PHD Media has promoted Abby Parkin to general manager, and appointed Nigel Cherrie to head up TransAct (an e-commerce offering) to help clients navigate an increasingly complex marketing and media world.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Mt Eden-based PR shop Botica Butler Raudon has added two experienced professional practitioners to its roster – Adlena Oh-Wong and Irena Beddington-Behrens.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Film Construction has signed Kiwi/Japanese/British writer & director Ayla Amano to its roster. Amano is now returning to NZ after three years in Canada and Ireland.

AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based media independent Sneakers Media has expanded into the Wellington market with the appointment of media specialist Julie-Ann Hedges.

AUCKLAND, Today: Lumo Digital Outdoor is increasing its representation in Australia with the appointment of Liv Collins to account director, based in Auckland.

AUCKLAND, Today: Pead has bolstered its creative and digital offerings with two new appointments. Pead partner Sarah Munnik said: “Liam Golds and Tom Davies will bring a wealth of strategic experience, furthering our vision to define the future of PR through work that provokes action.”

AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based customer intelligence agency Perceptive has appointed Ian Mills to the role of director of strategy.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Track Aotearoa (the Direct arm of DDB Aotearoa) has appointed Akilesh Chokkanathapuram as its first dedicated data scientist.