SYDNEY, Thursday: NSW-based JCDecaux Australia & NZ’s new ceo Steve O’Connor has unveiled the new leadership team for the combined JCDecaux and APN Outdoor businesses on both sides of the Tasman, following the successful closing of the APN and JCDecaux deal last month.
NZ musical film releases its trailer
AUCKLAND, Today: Kingsland-based Trigger Marketing has released details of Transmission Films’ trailer advertising its New Zealand musical feature film Daffodils.
Adobe buys marketing engagement platform (Updated)

SYDNEY, Thursday: Adobe has completed its acquisition of global B2B marketing engagement agency Marketo, which has bases in Australia and NZ.
Looking for roomies

Know an agency or a client looking for a nice upmarket, well-connected office space in Parnell? If yes, you’ll be interested to hear that the NZ Marketing Association is looking for co-tenants at its home at 69 St Georges Bay Road.
DDB & Colenso make finals in NYC

NEW YORK, Thursday: NZ has secured three finalists for the inaugural Immortal Awards, as the jury prepares for today’s final round of judging, according to a report in Campaign Brief (scroll down for the link).
justONE constructs new GIB campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Leading 1-1 and digital creative agency justONE has produced a new integrated campaign for long-time client GIB celebrating their symbiotic relationship with the NZ building industry.
FCB promotes Hannah McLean
AUCKLAND, Today: FCB has confirmed the appointment of Hannah McLean to group business director. McLean has been promoted from her most recent role of senior account director.
A Vero tvc that’s not about Vero
For medium-sized and larger companies, getting the right insurances can be complex and so requires specialist knowledge. With this in mind, Vero’s latest tvc via Big Communications encourages businesses to talk to an independent insurance broker or adviser.
Shutterstock and B&T land in NZ

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Global image provider Shutterstock touched down in Auckland on Tuesday as part of its B&T Breakfast series roadshow, which explored the theme of visual identity.
Hennah leaves Special to start Australasian creative shop
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Angus Hennah, creative director at Special Group, is leaving the agency after three years to start Ampersand Collective. They’re based in Ponsonby Rd, where Hennah will take up the role of ECD.