Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Contagion ceo/founder Dean Taylor has announced a senior hire to bolster their 360 marketing agency proposition.

AUCKLAND, Today: Shortland St-based social marketing agency Socialites Group has appointed Nick Fleming as director of performance media, as they scale their paid media offering.

AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based creative service agency Proximity has appointed Simon McKechnie – ex-Rainger & Rolfe – as senior account director.

AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Aotearoa has appointed a formidable double act to lead its planning department, with Charlotte Marks promoted to joint head of planning alongside newcomer Laura Davies.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Stuff has announced three key content appointments to its new audio division. Laura Heathcote joins as content director, Jono Williams as executive producer – news content, and Chris Reed as executive producer –verticals & special projects.

AUCKLAND, Today: Grey Lynn-based ad agency Acquire has welcomed Warwick Wood as its new general manager of enterprise business development.

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent brand response agency Chemistry has welcomed five new hires across client service and studio to meet the growing needs of clients and recent new business wins.

AUCKLAND, Monday: Dentsu Creative has announced the appointment of two leaders as the business “continues to invest in next-generation leadership to bring the benefits of modern creativity to its clients”.

AUCKLAND, Today: Proximity NZ has announced the appointment of Jen Murphy as group account director. Previously a GAD at Stanley Street, Murphy has held several senior positions at large agencies working for brands such as Restaurant Brands and Sealord.

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Parnell agency One Plus One Communications has this month welcomed two new hires to its team. Magenta Boyd and Elysha Taylor have joined the consultancy.