AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Almost a year after Auckland-based Beauty Media took over publication of annual magazine The Beauty Book, they have appointed a new – long-time beauty journalist (and Bauer survivor) Helene Ravlich.
Strategic hire
AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu has today announced the appointment of Dan Bye as managing director – group strategy for New Zealand, responsible for growing the strategic offering for dentsu across NZ, and leading a multi-disciplinary team of strategists across channel and creative capability.
New senior strategist at True
AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn creative indie True has appointed Harry Taylor to the role of senior strategist, effective immediately. True strategy director Ruth Blair said: “Harry is a perfect fit for True as he embodies the agency’s philosophy of helping brands to contribute to our culture in a positive way.
Island in the Sun
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Merivale-based full-service indie Harvey Cameron has appointed Gareth O’Connor to the position of GM – client service.
Brand Equity
AUCKLAND, Monday: CSD & sports drinks maker Frucor Suntory has appointed Tania Bui as brand director of CSD PepsiCo brands Pepsi Max, Pepsi, Mountain Dew and 7UP.
Focus on digital
AUCKLAND, Monday: Marketing agency Digital Commons has welcomed account director Tash Judson to its team. No stranger to New Zealand’s media landscape, Judson has held several account management positions agencyside in Wellington before beginning her sales journey as a multi-media sales specialist at NZME.
Farrimond thumbs-up for its first CD
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Parnell-based shopper marketing agency Farrimond has appointed Amy Cattanach to the newly created position of creative director.
Mark Copplestone joins NZME
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has appointed prominent adman Mark Copplestone to the role of commercial development manager, based in Christchurch.
