Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Friday: Freemans Bay indie, Republik, is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Porteous as the agency’s social media manager. She starts on Monday 6 September.

AUCKLAND, Today: TV marketing support group ThinkTV has appointed Jodene Murphy to the newly created role of general manager.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: DDB Group digital experience agency Tribal Aotearoa has made two promotions within its leadership team, “following significant momentum and growth over the past year”.

SYDNEY, Today: A New Zealand-born art director – who now calls Australia home – has been hired by DDB Sydney, as the agency puts on a growth spurt.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Māori-owned independent creative agency Run is celebrating two new arrivals to their team, amid continued growth. Brianna Smith (Ngāti Whakaue, Waikato, and Ngāti Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere) has joined as studio manager.

AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn locally owned creative indie BCG2 has boosted its ranks in the client service department. Jessica Dearsley, who’s been with the agency for two years,  has been promoted to account manager across a range of BCG2 clients.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Independent integrated PR and communications agency Adhesive has welcomed new talent in New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Today: VMLY&R Auckland has announced two new appointments – senior art director Tim Yates and studio designer Laia Pampalona.

AUCKLAND, Today: Leading communications industry recruiter, Marsden Inch, are pleased to announce Maria Albert is joining as an Associate managing their growing Marketing and Communications needs, recognizing the importance of an experienced practitioner to service this sector.

WELLINGTON, Tuesday: Downtown PR firm Draper Cormack Group (one minute’s walk from the Cable Car) has appointed Tasmin Prichard as a senior consultant.