AUCKLAND, Friday: The Pond Recruitment became a partnership during the covid peak, with senior employee Will Gregory buying a stake into the business in early 2021.
MediaWorks makes new appointments to agency team
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks is welcoming two new people to its agency team – Charlotte Robertson, who joins as digital account director – agency; and Scott Aitchison, who becomes senior account director – agency radio.
Mango grows senior leadership team with two promotions
AUCKLAND, Today: Mango Aotearoa has made two promotions to its PR leadership team. Senior account directors Katy Hughes and Liz Holt have been promoted to group business directors, each managing different teams and major client accounts within the agency.
Clemenger AU farewells Jim Gall
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Clemenger Group Australia has appointed Dani Bassil to the role of ceo of Clemenger BBDO Australia, bringing its Melbourne and Sydney agencies together across its two locations.
MediaCom NZ expands capabilities with the launch of Creative Systems
AUCKLAND, Today: MediaCom NZ has announced the launch of its “new capabilities” – Creative Systems. MediaCom NZ managing director Zac Stephenson said: “As the agency prepares for the official launch of the new agency proposition EssenceMediaCom, this move signals the new shape of the agency in New Zealand.
For he’s a jolly good Fellow!
AUCKLAND, Today: The Media Design School – home of AdSchool – has appointed Andy Blood as its Industry Fellow for its postgraduate programmes. MDS dean of design Scott Thompson Whiteside said: “Andy is a fearless creator and serial innovator.
Sling & Stone PR launches specialised startup division in the US
AUCKLAND, Today: Ponsonby PR agency Sling & Stone has launched a startup division in the United States with a core focus on early stage, venture-backed tech innovators.
Darkhorse adds two to the stable
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Integrated creative agency Darkhorse has announced two new hires in its Kingsland office. Hebe Schaefer joins the team as senior creative after previous roles at Fuse and OMD, where she led campaign conception & creative execution for a range of international and local clients including Asahi Beverages, Countdown & Sky Entertainment.
Duncan McIntosh joins Perceptive as research director in Sydney
SYDNEY, Today: Published researcher Duncan McIntosh, has been appointed as research director at leading AU/NZ customer intelligence agency Perceptive.
NSPR’s Rebecca Reid becomes a shareholder & director
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: CBD-based NSPR Ltd has appointed Rebecca Reid (nee Milne) to become a director and business shareholder. NSPR founder Niki Schuck says Reid’s commitment to NSPR and its clients over several years gave her huge confidence in her role in the future of the business.
