AUCKLAND, Friday: Leading out-of-home company JCDecaux has announced the appointment of two senior sales leaders – Matt Kum and David Carran.
War of Words
AUCKLAND, Today: A war of words has erupted on Linkedin after Clemenger Group declared $13.7m profit – but announced it would keep its wage subsidy and staff salary sacrifices.
In Harmony
AUCKLAND, Thursday: New Zealand Opera has appointed Federation, effective immediately, as the lead agency in New Zealand for brand, creative, strategy and design. There was no regular incumbent – and there was no pitch.
Joy Division
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Seasoned commercial filmmakers Jess Milne (executive producer), director Tim Parsons and producer/director Craig Henderson have joined forces to launch new production company Joy Inc.
Whittaker’s stays with MBM, Breakout Room, SweeneyVesty, AKQA

AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s has identified the agencies who will steer the new campaign for Whittaker’s new Peanut Butter & Jelly Block, which kicks off today.
Wham Bam, Poetry Slam!
AUCKLAND, Thursday: Phantom Billstickers has selected five previously unpublished poets to showcase their work in Phantom frames near each poet’s home turf.
MBM & AKQA tipped
oOh! spotlight on men’s health
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: oOh!media is getting behind Men’s Health Week by encouraging men to take an online test for mental & physical health.
Nearly half a mill!

AUCKLAND, Wedneday: Almost half a million people tuned in for the latest documentary in Newshub journalist Patrick Gower’s series, Patrick Gower: On P (made with support from NZ On Air).
C&T wins Integria Healthcare
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Integrated brand agency Culture&Theory has been awarded the Integria Healthcare business for Australia & New Zealand.