WELLINGTON, Today: The Waitapu Group has announced that its Stanley Street business director Sarah Johnson has taken on the role of leading the group’s operations in the Capital.
The Bakery Collective signs AU photographer Dean Podmore for representation in NZ
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The Bakery Collective NZ has signed Australian photographer Dean Podmore for representation in New Zealand.
Nielsen NZ appoints Amanda Lane as new measurement director
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Amanda Lane has joined Nielsen’s New Zealand commercial team as director of media measurement.
Whittaker’s appoints Soraya Cottin as new chief marketing officer
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Whittaker’s has appointed Soraya Cottin as their new chief marketing officer. The choc-maker says she brings significant international marketing experience of working with major global food and other consumer brands.
GroupM NZ appoints strategic maestro John Halpin as ceo
AUCKLAND, Today: GroupM AUNZ has appointed John Halpin as its new ceo. Halpin, a Kiwi, is returning home to New Zealand. Halpin replaces Chris Riley who has “moved on”.
Special PR expands to Australia
AUCKLAND, Today: Special has expanded the services of Special PR, launching in the Australian market “in response to growing demand for creative PR solutions”.
Melanie Bridge & Sharlene George update Sweetshop roles
AUCKLAND, Today: Sweetshop founders (with chairman Paul Prince) Melanie Bridge (director) and producer Sharlene George are stepping into co-ceo roles.
Lumo bolsters sales team with new hires and promotions
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Lumo Digital is expanding its NZ sales team, with the addition of Steven Buck, Charlotte Garvan and the recent promotion of Josh McWilliams.
US-based London International Awards names Special NZ’s McMahon as jury prez
NEW YORK, Today: Special NZ ECD Jonathan McMahon has been appointed president of the London International Awards jury for the ambient & activation/print/poster/billboard category.
Krunch hires Dominic Henshall as senior client consultant
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Digital marketing agency Krunch has added more senior expertise, hiring Dominic Henshall (ex Saatchi, FCB, Rush and more recently Method).
