Y&R NZ has appointed Craig McLeod – recently returned from GPY&R Melbourne – to the role of planner, effective immediately.
Mi9, AppNexus sign tech partnership
Mi9, the digital sales house for Microsoft, Daily Mail and Ticketek inventory in New Zealand, has announced a technology partnership with independent advertising technology company AppNexus to power the future of Mi9’s advertising network.
DDB, Special win regional Gold

DDB and Special Group are now eligible for the global Facebook Awards, after they each won category Golds overnight at the APAC Regional Facebook Awards in Singapore.
Lorde’s little sister to edit Bauer’s MissFQ #1
Bauer Media has launched a digital brand extension, MissFQ.co.nz, based on the fashion credibility and aspirational values of Fashion Quarterly, providing inspiration for teens and millennials on all things fashion, beauty, celeb, fitspo and life & love.
Hands off my social media records!

Kiwis are more worried about government agencies sharing their social media records than their credit history, income details, family court records and even their suspected but unproven criminal activity, according to a new Perspective study from Colmar Brunton.
Arrivals & Departures: Designworks taps 2 for Wellington
Designworks has announced two leadership appointments for its Wellington office. Vic Smith has been appointed managing director, with Helen Milner taking the role of creative director. They join Chris McDermott, Head of Innovation, as Wellington’s leadership team.
Proofreading service targets marketers & agencies

Breaking news: Star creatives move across town
Celebrated FCB creatives Freddie Coltard and Matt Williams and are leaving – to join Colenso BBDO.
Michael Carney launches online title
Arrivals & Departures: ex-NZ North & South columnist joins Melbourne shop, Young & Shand ‘serious about media’
PR exponent Antonios Papaspiropoulos has moved from his home base in NZ to a new GM role at Melbourne agency Effectus Marketing Group.