MediaWorks group head of corporate communications Rachel Lorimer has resigned to take up the role of head of communications at nationwide ambulance provider St John.
The write stuff
Effies convenor of judges Lew Bentley returns again this year to run another of his popular CAANZ Effies entry writing mid-morning workshop this year.
Zeitgeist in the frame
Nine NZ design teams had their work honoured at the 2015 Interior Awards, held at St-Matthew-in-the-city earlier this week.
Y&R wins Autotrader
Following a competitive pitch, NZ motoring brand Autotrader has appointed Y&R to handle its creative and media requirements.
Arrivals & Departures: The Herald taps ODT ed
NZME has turned to one of New Zealand’s journalism’s most respected newsroom leaders to take over the NZ Herald editor’s role vacated by Shayne Curry, who has moved to an expanded editorial role across all Herald brands (as acting managing editor, a position previously held by Tim Murphy). The new man in the weekday Herald editor’s chair is former Otago […]
Facebook updates Ads Manager
Facebook has commenced rolling out updated versions of Ads Manager and Power Editor. Both tools now come with simplified layouts and new features, designed to enable advertisers to get more value with less effort on each campaign.
Arrivals & Departures: Chemistry taps four
Westhaven-based integrated indie agency Chemistry Interaction has hired four new staff members to help service their growing client list (which now includes Samsung, Caltex, Bridgestone and Tony’s Tyres, Cancer Society, MobileIron, Fisher Funds and Serta Mattresses).
A right-wing hawk to lead the ASA
A far right-leaning ex-MP has been appointed as the inaugural independent chair of the Advertising Standards Authority. Former ACT Party deputy leader Heather Roy takes up the role this week.
MediaWorks headhunts Herald gossip star
MediaWorks is about to launch a new digital-only entertainment brand, developed through a joint venture partnership with celebrated Herald gossip columnist Rachel Glucina.
Arrivals & Departures: BBDO taps six in Auckland, two in Wellington
Jordan Dale, Clemens Zlami, Ben Barnes, Matt Webster, Darryl Wong and Kim Pick are among the latest creatives to join the team at 100 College Hill.
