AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Worldwide ceo (and NZ chairman) Marty O’Halloran has confirmed the departure of MD Chris Willingham, which comes just days after Priya Patel’s appointment (from DDB Sydney, where she was MD) as NZ group ceo.
The Magificent Eight
LONDON, Wednesday: NZ has eight campaigns through to the shortlist of the Collaboration & Culture category at the WARC Effectiveness Awards 2021 – more than any other participating nation.
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.
Google choses Colenso for Oz campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Google Australia has turned to NZ to launch an Australian campaign to celebrate the resurgence of community spirit in the wake of Covid 19.
Chemistry found the right formula
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: A campaign by Westhaven-based creative indie Chemistry has doubled donations for the Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Shave for a Cure campaign, Every Shave Matters.
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.
TBWA snares Saatchi MD
AUCKLAND, Today: With a focus on continued growth, TBWA\NZ Group has appointed Paul Wilson to the role of managing director for TBWA\Auckland. Previously, Wilson had been at Saatchi & Saatchi for eight years (the last five years as MD.)
Interactive digital storytelling
AUCKLAND, Today: Interactive storytelling studio Vanishing Point is riding high on its recent successes – coming runner-up as well as winning the Best Innovation in Digital Storytelling category at the Voyager Media Awards.
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.
