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Momentum adds creative firepower with Alex Kenny

Editor March 27, 2025Marsden Inch, A+D, News Make a Comment

AUCKLAND, Today: Momentum Group just announced Alex Kenny as Creative Director—beefing up the agency’s digital performance and creative smarts in a big way.

Florence Noble joins EXIT with comedic flair

April 3, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Florence Noble has a knack for deadpan comedy. You might’ve seen her in Michael Duignan’s The Paragon—a 4.4 star sci-fi pick on The New York Times streaming list. Read more

Droga5 reshapes creative leadership

April 2, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 is refreshing its creative leadership, with Barbara Humphries and Damon Stapleton stepping in as Co-Chief Creative Officers across Australia and New Zealand. Read more

Gerety launches In-House Agency of the Year

April 2, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: The 2025 Gerety Awards standard deadline is fast approaching, with entries due by Friday, April 11th. Continuing last year’s partnership, Gerety and The Industry Club are once again recognising the best in-house agency in the world. Read more

New terrain, big meltdowns as Cardrona goes next level

April 2, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Cardrona Alpine Resort is about to level up—officially becoming New Zealand’s biggest ski area this winter with the launch of Soho Basin and 150ha of new chairlift-accessed terrain. Read more

Stuff strengthens commercial team with new hires

April 2, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group has welcomed two seasoned strategists to its national direct commercial team, bringing serious firepower to its growth plans across the country. Read more

New World brings a sensory Easter treat

April 1, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Hot cross bun season is in full swing, and New World—with help from DDB Aotearoa—is bringing the Easter vibes to life with a sensory twist that’s hard to miss. Read more

Graham Norton gets his hands dirty in wine country

April 1, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Graham Norton knows good wine—but this harvest, he took it to the next level, joining Invivo Cofounders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron in Marlborough to get stuck into winemaking himself. Read more

Tables turned: Restaurants start rating customers

April 1, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: In a bold move to balance the scales in the hospitality industry, the Restaurant Association of New Zealand has today announced the launch of a revolutionary new Customer Rating System – giving hospitality venues the ability to score their customers for a change. Read more

Momentum adds creative firepower with Alex Kenny

March 27, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Momentum Group just announced Alex Kenny as Creative Director—beefing up the agency’s digital performance and creative smarts in a big way. Read more

Droga5 reshapes creative leadership

April 2, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 is refreshing its creative leadership, with Barbara Humphries and Damon Stapleton stepping in as Co-Chief Creative Officers across Australia and New Zealand. Read more

Momentum adds creative firepower with Alex Kenny

March 27, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Momentum Group just announced Alex Kenny as Creative Director—beefing up the agency’s digital performance and creative smarts in a big way. Read more

New leadership move for Wasserman

March 25, 2025 | By Editor

SYDNEY, Today: Wasserman has appointed Peter Jarmain as Vice President to lead Wasserman Live across Australia and APAC, heading up branding, signage, fabrication, live events and experiential operations. Read more

Leadership shifts as Andrew Little exits

March 24, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Leadership is evolving at DDB Group AUNZ, with Priya Patel and Matty Burton stepping into bigger roles across the region, officially from April 1. Read more

Four minds, endless creativity

March 13, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO had a huge 2024, winning Cannes Lions Agency of the Year (Pacific), securing new business, and taking home New Zealand’s first Immortal Award. Now, the agency is expanding its creative team with four senior hires. Read more

Luke Farmer strengthens Bastion Shine’s team

March 13, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion Shine has welcomed Luke Farmer to lead the Air New Zealand account and drive new business development, further strengthening the agency’s growth and client relationships. Read more

PHD Aotearoa expands leadership with key promotions

March 10, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effective immediately. She will lead operations, driving multi-channel strategies to create transformative experiences for clients. Read more

Doohly partners with OOHMAA to drive growth in New Zealand

March 10, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Friday: Doohly, a leading digital signage CMS provider, has joined the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA). The move highlights its dedication to supporting New Zealand’s out-of-home industry. Read more

Unilever NZ shakes up senior leadership

March 5, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Unilever New Zealand has welcomed three new senior leaders, appointing Nigel Melhuish, Keely Pipkin, and Sailen Mudaly to key positions across the business. Read more

Robi Stanton joins BBC Studios to lead global media and streaming in ANZ

March 3, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: BBC Studios has appointed media industry leader Robi Stanton as EVP & GM of Global Media and Streaming for Australia & New Zealand. She’ll oversee content sales, channels, streaming, and ad sales in the region. Read more

Lani Jamieson joins D3 to shape the next chapter of its growth

February 27, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: D3 is gearing up for growth with Lani Jamieson as its new General Manager. She’ll oversee operations and enhance client outcomes as the agency expands, following a major win with ZIWI USA Inc. Read more

Stuff Group taps Belinda Francis to lead North Island Markets

February 25, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Belinda Francis joins Stuff Group as Head of North Island Markets, steering commercial strategy for key publications like The Post and NZ House & Garden. Read more

Nikki Grafton’s vision for change: The new CEO of Omnicom Media Group New Zealand

February 19, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Highlighting New Zealand's growing importance, Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed PHD New Zealand CEO Nikki Grafton to the new position of CEO, OMG New Zealand. Read more

PRINZ APR appoints Suzy Giles as the new Chief Examiner

February 14, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: PRINZ is thrilled to announce Suzy Giles as the new Chief Examiner for the APR program. The APR qualification validates PR professionals' expertise globally, including in major markets like the USA and UK. Read more

Drew Lightfoot joins Reel Factory with a unique mix of mediums

February 13, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Drew Lightfoot's journey into the creative world started unusually early. At just a pre-teen, he was already paving his path in the industry. Read more

Stuff Appoints Margaret Hawker as New Director of Harakeke

February 12, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Margaret Hawker has been named Director of Harakeke at Stuff, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous roles at NZME and Are Media. Read more

Sally Hooper appointed as Managing Director at Bastion Shine

February 3, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion Shine is thrilled to welcome Sally Hooper as the new Managing Director of its Wellington branch Read more

Special PR boosts experiential services as Jessica McColl takes the reins as head of brand experience

February 3, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Friday: Jessica McColl has joined Special PR as the new Head of Brand Experience, bringing over twenty years of creative expertise to the team. Read more

Ash London joins More FM for a night of new tunes and tales

January 29, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks kicked off the year with Simon Barnett back to More FM’s Breakfast Club. They’re also excited to introduce Australian radio star Ash London to their new night show. Read more

Sling & Stone’s fresh NZ leadership

January 29, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Sling & Stone is starting 2025 with a fresh leadership update in New Zealand, welcoming Emily O’Halloran as the new Integrated Account Director. Read more

Rosie Grayson takes the helm at Droga5 Aotearoa

January 22, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Rosie Grayson has just been named the new general manager and executive producer at Droga5 Aotearoa, a branch of Accenture Song. Her appointment is effective immediately. Read more

Snap Inc. appoints first ANZ talent lead for creators

January 21, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Snap Inc. just named Chris Lewis as the first Talent Partnerships Lead for Australia and New Zealand, highlighting its commitment to supporting local creators. Read more

New Wellington Account Manager joins Phantom Billstickers

January 21, 2025 | By Editor

AUCKLAND, Today: Phantom Billstickers is thrilled to announce Ruby O’Neill as the newest member of the team in Wellington. Ruby joins as an Account Manager. She'll work closely with agencies and onboard new business, infusing her passion for creativity into every partnership. Read more