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.
Seeing Double
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”.
PHD adds weight
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.
Botica takes on new talent
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.
Homeward Bound
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.
Wellington launch
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based media independent Sneakers Media has expanded into the Wellington market with the appointment of media specialist Julie-Ann Hedges.
Promoted to AU
AUCKLAND, Today: Lumo Digital Outdoor is increasing its representation in Australia with the appointment of Liv Collins to account director, based in Auckland.
Pead boosts creative & digital
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.”
New senior hire at Perceptive
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based customer intelligence agency Perceptive has appointed Ian Mills to the role of director of strategy.
Track hires first dedicated data scientist
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Track Aotearoa (the Direct arm of DDB Aotearoa) has appointed Akilesh Chokkanathapuram as its first dedicated data scientist.