Arrivals & Departures

SYDNEY, Today: Wasserman has appointed Peter Jarmain as Vice President to lead Wasserman Live across Australia and APAC, heading up branding, signage, fabrication, live events and experiential operations.

AUCKLAND, Today: Leadership is evolving at DDB Group AUNZ, with Priya Patel and Matty Burton stepping into bigger roles across the region, officially from April 1.

AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO had a huge 2024, winning Cannes Lions Agency of the Year (Pacific), securing new business, and taking home New Zealand’s first Immortal Award. Now, the agency is expanding its creative team with four senior hires.

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion Shine has welcomed Luke Farmer to lead the Air New Zealand account and drive new business development, further strengthening the agency’s growth and client relationships.

AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effective immediately. She will lead operations, driving multi-channel strategies to create transformative experiences for clients.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Doohly, a leading digital signage CMS provider, has joined the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA). The move highlights its dedication to supporting New Zealand’s out-of-home industry.

AUCKLAND, Today: Unilever New Zealand has welcomed three new senior leaders, appointing Nigel Melhuish, Keely Pipkin, and Sailen Mudaly to key positions across the business.

AUCKLAND, Today: BBC Studios has appointed media industry leader Robi Stanton as EVP & GM of Global Media and Streaming for Australia & New Zealand. She’ll oversee content sales, channels, streaming, and ad sales in the region.

AUCKLAND, Today: D3 is gearing up for growth with Lani Jamieson as its new General Manager. She’ll oversee operations and enhance client outcomes as the agency expands, following a major win with ZIWI USA Inc.