Arrivals & Departures

New in Auckland: After eight years in Gisborne, Alisha Birrell has joined the More FM Auckland team, where she will be responsible for all Auckland promotions. She starts this Monday (June 15). Contact her at abirell@mediaworks.co.nz.

New signing for the Blues: Sugar&Partners has lured account manager Dan Hughes away from Ogilvy to work on the Blues and Daikin Australasia accounts.

Two new faces at Touchcast: Clemenger Group digital agency Touchcast (offices in Auckland and Wellington) has appointed Conan O’Sullivan to its Auckland office in the newly created role of experience director.

MediaWorks New Zealand has increased its representation in the Australian market, doubling its dedicated trans-Tasman sales resource, and shifting its base to Australia.

DDB chief operating officer Chris Riley has resigned “to pursue alternative opportunities”.

Special taps Angus Hennah, Sandra Daniel: Special Group has strengthened the senior line up in its Auckland office with the appointment of Angus Hennah as creative director and Sandra Daniel as business director.

Film Construction taps Oktobor guru: Film Construction Group continues its evolution towards transmedia production, appointing Patrick McAteer as ceo.

Film Commission man joins Exposure: Multi-faceted collective Exposure International has appointed a new longform producer, Daniel Story.

TVNZ has appointed Mandie Strachan to the newly created position of trade marketing manager, managing and implementing TVNZ’s new trade engagement & communication strategy.

AdHub taps Garry Jordan: NZME-owned downtown Auckland advertising network AdHub has appointed Garry Jordan as its general manager.