Following a competitive pitch, NZ motoring brand Autotrader has appointed Y&R to handle its creative and media requirements.
Arrivals & Departures: The Herald taps ODT ed
NZME has turned to one of New Zealand’s journalism’s most respected newsroom leaders to take over the NZ Herald editor’s role vacated by Shayne Curry, who has moved to an expanded editorial role across all Herald brands (as acting managing editor, a position previously held by Tim Murphy). The new man in the weekday Herald editor’s chair is former Otago Daily Times editor Murray Kirkness.
Facebook updates Ads Manager
Facebook has commenced rolling out updated versions of Ads Manager and Power Editor. Both tools now come with simplified layouts and new features, designed to enable advertisers to get more value with less effort on each campaign.
Arrivals & Departures: Chemistry taps four
Westhaven-based integrated indie agency Chemistry Interaction has hired four new staff members to help service their growing client list (which now includes Samsung, Caltex, Bridgestone and Tony’s Tyres, Cancer Society, MobileIron, Fisher Funds and Serta Mattresses).
A right-wing hawk to lead the ASA
A far right-leaning ex-MP has been appointed as the inaugural independent chair of the Advertising Standards Authority. Former ACT Party deputy leader Heather Roy takes up the role this week.
MediaWorks headhunts Herald gossip star
MediaWorks is about to launch a new digital-only entertainment brand, developed through a joint venture partnership with celebrated Herald gossip columnist Rachel Glucina.
Arrivals & Departures: BBDO taps six in Auckland, two in Wellington
Jordan Dale, Clemens Zlami, Ben Barnes, Matt Webster, Darryl Wong and Kim Pick are among the latest creatives to join the team at 100 College Hill.
Q+A with Marketo NZ’s Rob Cooke
Silicon Valley-based marketing software provider Marketo Inc established an office in New Zealand last month, and appointed Robert Cooke as manager. Cooke was formerly head of marketing at the Bank of New Zealand. He has also headed the digital team at the Yellow Pages Group and was the NZ general manager for digital agency Gruden.
Nominations open for #SMCAKLS 2015
They were great last year and they’ll be even greater this year. Yes, the #SMCAKLS – New Zealand’s premier social media awards are back to reward the best social media campaigns and practitioners. They want your nominations by Tuesday 30 June so get them in to www.smcakl.com/smcakls.
Phantom breaks the size barrier
Roadside media shop Phantom Billstickers has introduced a new, oversize street poster format – over four times the size of a standard A0 poster – in strategic locations in Auckland and Wellington markets.
