PARIS, Today: “Dear Ed,” writes Gerety Awards cofounder Joe Brooks, “I wanted to send you my thoughts on a judging session in New Zealand.
The Top 10 (updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: The Research Agency is counting the best TV ads in 2021 (scroll down) for the Marketing Association. There were 1250 respondents to the survey.
NZ shines in global ad rankings
SYDNEY: New Zealand rated fifth in the AU-based Best Ads rankings for 2021, behind the USA, the UK, Australia and Brazil. France was #6, and Canada #7.
Strategists sign
AUCKLAND, Monday: Global indie network Hearts & Science has announced the appointment (and return to New Zealand) of Emily Douglas, who joins the Ponsonby marketing agency as group business director, following “significant growth” since Hearts & Science NZ launched at the end of 2019.
Stanley St lures creative stars
AUCKLAND, Monday: Stanley St ECD Brad Collett has unveiled three new hires into the creative department – including in a “rockstar” creative director.
More strategic firepower for Stanley St
AUCKLAND, Monday: Stanley St ceo Siobhan Burke has continued to add strategic firepower to the agency, hiring expat Thomas Scovell as head of strategy, and scientist Ankit Patel as head of data & analytics.
Kim Ellison exits Stanley St
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative Director Kim Ellison has hit the road, departing Stanley St for Hawke’s Bay. Ellison has been with the agency for around 15 years on and off, working with several ECDs – Grafton, O’Leary, Meares & Taine, and even a stint with herself in the role.
MBM strengthens senior team
WELLINGTON, Today: Indie media shop MBM has announced the appointment of Kaitlin Mitchell as a business director in their Wellington office.
Federation creates new senior role
AUCKLAND, Today: On the back of the recent appointment of new creative team Hathaway & France from Stanley Street, Federation chief creative officer Tony Clewett has announced another key hire – the permanent appointment of creative Bobbie McKay into the newly created role of creative group head.
Food 4 Thought
AUCKLAND, Friday: Digital communications agency Topham Guerin (outlets in Auckland, Sydney and London) continues to grow with two new senior appointments and two promotions – all in NZ.
