PHD New Zealand has been appointed as the media agency for the Sealord account, a win described by PHD NZ ceo Louise Bond “as testament to PHD’s strong strategic thinking and its integrated data and technology services”.
Arrivals & Departures: Marketo hires Oracle man as ANZ MD
Marketo, a leading global provider of engagement marketing software and solutions has today announced the appointment of Will Griffith as its Sydney-based managing director for Australia & New Zealand.
Alex Radford & Richard Thompson combine to launch Future State digital consultancy
Two of New Zealand’s leading digital executives are joining forces in Auckland to launch Future State Consulting. Alex Radford who is currently General Manager, Digital Media at Dentsu Aegis Network, and Richard Thompson at present the Chief Executive of KPEX say Future State will support clients from strategy development right through to delivery.
TBWA\Auckland & Carlsberg create probably the best pie in the world
TBWA\Auckland and global brewing masters Carlsberg have created a fine edible they’re calling “probably the best pie in the world right here in New Zealand”.
Arrivals & Departures: Nick Garrett accepts twin city assignment
Former Colenso BBDO managing director – now ceo at Clemenger BBDO Melbourne – has seen his bailiwick grow exponentially to include the role of ceo of Clemenger Sydney.
Xmas ads make their presents felt
As Christmas draws near, seasonal advertising steams in at the top of the order for the favourite ads of the November month, whilst old New Zealand classics make up the middle order.
Bouquets from Singapore
Colenso BBDO, Little Giant Linked by Isobar, Eleven PR, and Special Group took out the major wins for NZ at the Campaign Asia Pacific Awards held in Singapore overnight.
It’s real, and it’s been fun
Yep. This is it from M+AD in 2017. We’re back on deck in one month – and you can expect our first email bulletin on Monday 15 January.
Arrivals & Departures: Rory Gallery joins Special Group as head of strategy
After an extensive global search, Special Group has appointed Rory Gallery to the position of head of strategy. Managing partner Michael Redwood says that though the agency is renowned for the quality of its design, creative and digital output, strategy has always been at the core of Special’s success.
Arrivals & Departures: TVNZ promotes Jonathan Symons
TVNZ has appointed Jonathan Symons to the new executive role of marketing director, responsible for its marketing, Blacksand, and the research, data & insights teams.
