People Moves – Campaign Brief

72andSunny Sydney executive creative director Nic Buckingham departs after only six months

Nic Buckingham has departed 72andSunny after six months in the role of Executive Creative Director. Buckingham&#8…
MGR&CO reaches 100 client projects and makes five hires since launch

New communications firm MGR&CO, founded by former Porter Novelli leaders Patrick McClelland, Arj Ganeshalingam and R…
Brett and Mike are dead. Definitely dead. Never coming back.

With rumours circulating, like bats, Campaign Brief can now regrettably confirm that Brett Colliver and Mike Felix, awar…
Havas Media strengthens ANZ leadership team with two senior appointments

Havas Media Network is expanding its growth and AI-powered performance capabilities across ANZ with two key appointments…
Connor Beaver appointed Executive CD at Kerfuffle; Michelle Canning joins as Creative Director; Eden French-Putu, India Clarke and Caitie Jackson join in account management roles

“It’s been a big year for Kerfuffle, and bringing in this type of quality across all areas of the agency is very exc…
Rob Patterson joins Melbourne independent agency Young Folks as General Manager

Young Folks has appointed Rob Patterson as General Manager, bringing together a rare mix of commercial and creative expe…
Special Wellington appoints Aussie expat Josh Brown as Associate Creative Director

Special Wellington has announced the appointment of Aussie expat Josh Brown as Associate Creative Director, joining from…
noisy appoints Urban List’s Jack Jones as Senior Partnerships Manager

Youth culture agency noisy has appointed Jack Jones as Senior Partnerships Manager, hiring him out of Urban List to help…
VANDAL appoints Alicia Hollier as Experiential Producer

VANDAL, which was recently named the top production company in Asia-Pacific in Campaign Brief’s The Work 2026, has…
Q Agency appoints former Google New York exec Brent Richardson as inaugural General Manager

Western Sydney-based creative and digital marketing company, Q Agency, has announced the appointment of award-winning ag…
Ogilvy appoints international social specialist Cleber de Almeida as Social Strategy Director

Ogilvy Australia’s unified social and influence capability Social@Ogilvy has appointed experienced international s…
Former HERO National ECD Shane Geffen joins Ogilvy Melbourne as Group Creative Director

Shane Geffen has announced his return to Ogilvy, revealing the move on LinkedIn as Group Creative Director, on a contrac…
Award-winning ECD Jordan Sky departs Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand following 12-year stint

After an incredible 12-year stint, Executive Creative Director Jordan Sky has left Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand, an…
Former Leo Group Strategy Director Vince Usher joins Today the Brave as Senior Strategy Director

Today the Brave has appointed Vince Usher to Senior Strategy Director, as the independent agency looks to bolster its st…
By ABLO adds two senior hires as it outgrows “social agency”

Brisbane agency By ABLO has made two senior appointments as it expands from a social specialist into a full content mark…
Neon Treehouse strengthens Adelaide team with senior hires and media leadership promotion

Australian digital marketing agency Neon Treehouse is strengthening its Adelaide team with two senior appointments and t…
Charlie Godinet returns to Colenso BBDO as Group Creative Director

Following the announcement of his departure from Daylight last week, Charlie Godinet has returned to Colenso BBDO in the…
Rory McKechnie departs McCann NZ after nine years for ECD role at TBWA\New Zealand

TBWANew Zealand has appointed Rory McKechnie as Executive Creative Director, following nine years leading creative at Mc…
Guy Rintoul joins Shout Digital as Head of Growth

Shout is hailing the arrival of Guy Rintoul as its new Head of Growth as it looks to continue its heathy growth trajecto…
CommBank CMO Jo Boundy set to depart for MD of resorts and lodges at Journey Beyond

Commonwealth Bank Chief Marketing Officer Jo Boundy is departing the bank after four and a half years, heading back into…
Bastion Aotearoa promotes Holly Dean to Executive CD and welcomes four new hires

Bastion Aotearoa is doubling down on creative craft, welcoming four new hires and promoting Holly Dean to Executive Crea…
Former Clemenger, Emotive, M+C Saatchi and McCann leaders launch REALMS to solve marketing’s culture disconnect

Senior industry leaders Rhian Mason and Elly Brand have launched REALMS, an independent culture consultancy helping bran…
Daylight NZ appoints Nicole Sykes as Executive Creative Director as Charlie Godinet departs

Daylight has appointed Nicole Sykes as Executive Creative Director, joining the agency’s leadership team this mont…
Melissa Fein appointed Accenture Song U.S. Media Lead

Accenture Song has appointed Melissa Fein as its U.S. Media Lead, effective October 1, 2026. Fein moves into the …
303 Perth appoints agency leader and marketer Simon Lamplough CEO as agency expands

Starting next month, Lamplough (above left) will lead the Perth team across its integrated creative, strategy, data and …
Howatson+Company appoints Kate Naylor as General Manager, Melbourne and Sally Borda as Managing Partner on CommBank

Howatson+Company has announced two senior leadership appointments including Kate Naylor, General Manager, Melbourne and …
Laura Mahony departs Havas Host for Managing Director role at Today the Brave

Today the Brave has appointed Laura Mahony to the newly created role of Managing Director, as the independent agency sca…
Emotive strengthens account management team with three senior hires

Independent Coogee-based creative agency Emotive has strengthened its account management team with three new hires: Tian…
PHD Australia appoints David Clugston to newly-created Head of Effectiveness role

PHD Australia has appointed David Clugston to the newly created role of Head of Effectiveness, tasked with elevating the…
The Lottery Corporation appoints awarded creative Joe Hawkins as Head of Creative Strategy

The Lottery Corporation (TLC) has appointed award-winning creative leader Joe Hawkins as its Head of Creative Strategy. …
Morgan Gregson joins Melbourne Social Co and ATTN.CTRL as Senior Account Director

Morgan Gregson has joined the agency team founded by Shelley Friesen – spanning Melbourne Social Co (MSC) and glob…
Yango appoints former ICONIC marketer Georgia Thomas as Chief Strategy + Growth Officer

Independent full-service media agency Yango has today announced the appointment of Georgia Thomas to the newly created r…
jnr. appoints creative team Danny Brown and Emerson Hunt as Associate Creative Directors

The duo were the creative masterminds behind jnr.’s recent Pizza Hut brand re-launch campaign, ‘How Bad Do You Want …
TBWA\Australia appoints Pia Chaudhuri as Sydney Chief Creative Officer after Matt Keon exit

TBWA\Australia has appointed Pia Chaudhuri as Chief Creative Officer of its Sydney office, building even more creative f…
AKQA Australia Bolsters Client Service Leadership with Jonathan Hales Appointment and Martin Tozzi-Condivi Promotion

AKQA Australia today announces the appointment of Jonathan Hales and the promotion of Martin Tozzi-Condivi to Executive …
Indie agency EDGE reshapes leadership team to unite strategy, creative and performance

Gold Coast – Independent agency Edge Marketing (EDGE) has announced five senior promotions as part of a strategy…
Seeker Agency expands with permanent Redfern base and new Creative Director, Emma Labinski

Seeker Agency, the events and experiences agency behind some of Australia’s most iconic large-scale events, includ…
Omnicom Media Australia appoints TikTok’s Matt Northey as Head of Education and Experience

Omnicom Media Australia has today announced the appointment of Matt Northey as Head of Education and Experience, strengt…
Today the Brave bolsters account team with five new hires

Today the Brave is accelerating its next phase of growth, promoting and appointing senior account talent across the grou…
Omnicom Oceania expands customer advisory The Loom with senior appointments of former Deloitte directors Dean Isreb and Annabel Acton

The Loom, Omnicom Oceania’s customer growth and brand innovation advisory has appointed Dean Isreb and Annabel Acton a…
Emotive adds Praveen Vaidyanathan as Strategy Director; Karen Liddle joins as Resource Manager

Independent, Coogee based creative agency Emotive has appointed Praveen Vaidyanathan as Strategy Director and Karen Lidd…
IVY PR appoints Rhiannon Bulley as new Senior Account Director

IVY PR, part of BCM Group, has today announced the appointment of public relations specialist Rhiannon Bulley as its new…
Perth-based independent agency Chapter adds Kelly-Anne Davis to leadership team

Chapter has appointed experienced agency and marketing leader Kelly-Anne Davis as Commercial Director. Davis joins Chapt…
After five years Howatson+Company Chief Creative Officer Gavin Chimes set to depart

Chimes’ creative leadership helped establish Howatson+Company as one of Australia’s most successful independents, wi…
DARKHORSE welcomes Veuve Clicquot and appoints new experiential and creative directors

After a highly competitive pitch, brand experience agency DARKHORSE has been appointed to lead Veuve Clicquot’s Cl…
TBWA Australia appoints former BBDO New York head of brand experience Ben Nilsen as CSO

After a decade in New York, Ben Nilsen is returning to Australia to take on the role of Chief Strategy Officer at TBWA\A…
Former H+Co Chief Media Officer Sasha Smith joins Initiative Aotearoa as Managing Director

Omnicom Media New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Sasha Smith as Managing Director of Initiative Aotearoa…
Windsorborn hires former Salesforce marketing leader Squeegee Scott as Growth Strategist

Independent growth agency Windsorborn has appointed former Salesforce marketing leader Squeegee Scott as Growth Strategi…
After three years Supermassive co-founder Simone Gupta departs for next chapter

Simone Gupta has departed independent agency Supermassive, the business she co-founded alongside Laura Aldington and Jon…
The Creative Method appoints Charlotte Healey as Strategic Client Development Manager

Independent brand strategy and design agency The Creative Method has appointed Charlotte Healey as Strategic Client Deve…
SEO, GEO and digital PR agency Prosperity Media opens Melbourne office with marquee hire

SEO, GEO and Digital PR agency Prosperity Media has announced its expansion into Melbourne. The agency, which has been b…
23 Digital appoints Studio Hawk’s Joshua Poole as Head of Growth and Marketing

Independent full-service digital agency 23 Digital has appointed Joshua Poole as Head of Growth and Marketing, strengthe…
303 Mediahub adds to growing Perth media team

303 Mediahub has strengthened its growing media team with five new appointments across leadership, strategic planning an…
Former Howatson+Co and CHEP CSO Lilian Sor joins Princess as Chief Strategy Officer

Lilian Sor has joined Australian independent creative company Princess as Chief Strategy Officer, reuniting with co-foun…
Admosis Media Group appoints Pedro Faria to newly created role of Head of Design

Full-service media and advertising agency, Admosis Media Group, has appointed Pedro Faria to the newly created role of H…
Nic Molyneux departs Thinkerbell for Associate Creative Director role at McCann New York

Award-winning creative Nic Molyneux has departed Thinkerbell after more than three years to join McCann New York as Asso…
Tom Kirkham exits WPP Media to return to Omnicom Media for Chief Solutions Officer role

Omnicom Media (OM) Australia has appointed Tom Kirkham to the newly created role of Chief Solutions Officer, a strategic…
Matty Burton and James Blair launch Omnicom’s dotdotdash in New Zealand

Omnicom’s innovation and experience agency dotdotdash has officially launched in New Zealand, led by former DDB ex…
Smith & Western Accelerates Growth with Senior Sonic Branding Hire

Award-winning sonic branding agency Smith & Western has announced the appointment of Dominic Burnham as Sonic Brandi…
Cummins&Partners appoints WPP’s Tom Willson as Head of Media

Independent creative agency Cummins&Partners has continued its expansion with the appointment of Tom Willson as Head…
MCMPR appoints Sarah Young as Managing Director ahead of 30-year milestone

Leading Sydney-based fashion, beauty, lifestyle and consumer communications agency MCMPR has strengthened its leadership…
Cummins&Partners strengthens client and creative teams with two senior appointments

Independent creative agency Cummins&Partners has continued its growth with the appointment of Ruby Koia as Senior Ac…
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Coulson joins Colony as Creative Partner alongside Lu Vardy as Strategy Partner to strengthen Sydney leadership

Independent agency group Colony is accelerating its Sydney growth, tapping the experience of Ben Coulson as Creative Par…
Showpony Hobart appoints former Blundstone Global Producer Vanessa Lee as Production Lead

Showpony Hobart has appointed former Blundstone Global Producer Vanessa Lee as Senior Producer, further strengthening th…
Hello appoints former Uber and Stan marketing executive David Griffiths as Managing Director

Independent creative company Hello has appointed David Griffiths as Managing Director, marking another significant inves…
Ex dentsu exec Fiona Johnston joins First Nations -led business YarnnUp in managing director role

First Nations-led business YarnnUp has appointed respected communications leader Fiona Johnston as Managing Director, ma…
Matthew Slade joins Free Folk Agency and Steady Ground as Melbourne Lead and Head of Sport

Matthew Slade joins Free Folk Agency and Steady Ground in the newly created, hybrid role of Melbourne Lead and Head of S…
AI-specialist production company The Fourthe appoints Nick Kelly as Executive Producer

AI-specialist production company Fourthe has announced the appointment of Nick Kelly as Executive Producer, reuniting hi…
Sparro by Brainlabs appoints Eb Yusuf as General Manager – Strategy and Growth

Sparro by Brainlabs has today announced the appointment of Eb Yusuf to the newly created role of General Manager &#821…
Havas NZ strengthens social first offering and Village proposition with senior promotions

Havas New Zealand has announced a series of senior promotions as it strengthens its integrated Village proposition and e…
Former WPP Executive Caroline Berdayes joins Hello as new Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Independent creative group Hello has lured Caroline Berdayes from WPP to join the business as Chief Financial & Oper…
Amy Morrison departs M+C Saatchi Sydney to join Saatchi & Saatchi London

Copywriter Amy Morrison has relocated from Sydney to London, leaving M+C Saatchi Group AUNZ to join Saatchi & Saatch…
Madeleine Toso joins Nibble Edge’s growing media team as Account Director

Independent agency Nibble Edge has appointed Madeleine “Maddie” Toso as Account Director to join its expandi…
Andrea Samuel joins Bench Media as Strategy Lead

Independent full-service media agency Bench Media has appointed experienced growth strategist Andrea Samuel as Strategy …
Bastion strengthens insights capability with Carolyn Tesoriero appointment

Bastion has appointed Carolyn Tesoriero as Group Client Director – Head of Qualitative, further strengthening the agen…
Designworks NZ appoints Vinesh Kumar as CD and Anna Gregory as Head of Strategy

New Zealand brand design agency Designworks has secured two heavyweight senior appointments to accelerate the agency&#82…
Movember appoints former DDB AUNZ CEO and President Andrew Little as Chief Executive Officer

Movember, the leading global charity for men’s health, has appointed former President and Regional CEO of DDB Aust…
WiredCo. focuses on growth with new hires

Independent brandformance agency behind famous campaigns for Peters Ice Cream, Honda, Pizza Hut, Mutti, Boost Mobile, Re…
VML Group CD Jack Delmonte joins Digitas Australia as Executive Creative Director

Digitas Australia has appointed Jack Delmonte as Executive Creative Director, with the Sydney-based creative returning t…
Andrew Cambridge named new CEO of Initiative

Omnicom Media has appointed Andrew Cambridge as CEO of Initiative, effective Wednesday, 15 July 2026….
Curious Nation expands ANZ shopper team with three hires and Shopper Accelerator launch

Brand activation agency Curious Nation has expanded its account management team across Australia and New Zealand, making…
TwentyTwo Digital appoints Ashton Tuckerman to Managing Director following record growth

Brisbane-based marketing agency TwentyTwo Digital has announced a new executive leadership structure following its stron…
Michael Wretham-Brown returns to Match & Wood in Chief Digital Officer role

Independent media agency Match & Wood has appointed Michael Wretham-Brown as Chief Digital Officer, marking the retu…
Mediahub appoints Kim Dolengowski as Head of Strategy

Full-service media agency Mediahub has appointed expert strategist Kim Dolengowski as its new Head of Strategy, reinforc…
Burson appoints Johnson & Johnson’s Gemma Hudson to Group CEO Australia + New Zealand

Burson, the global communications agency purpose-built to create value for clients through reputation, has today announc…
Kerfuffle appoints Droga5’s Dave Collins as Head of Strategy

Kerfuffle has bolstered its strategic leadership with the appointment of Dave Collins as Head of Strategy. Collin…
Jack Nunn exits Clemenger for Creative Director role at Australian investing platform pearler

CB Exclusive – Jack Nunn has joined Australian investing platform pearler as creative director, leaving his role a…
Former FCB MD Jane Wardlaw takes on Managing Director role at McCann New Zealand

McCann New Zealand has appointed Jane Wardlaw as Managing Director, as the agency continues to strengthen its integrated…
Simon Stewart appointed to Managing Director role at Rare Perth as co-founder Callum Mackenzie transitions to Executive Chair

After 21 years of sustained evolution and growth, Perth indie Rare has announced the next stage in its leadership journe…
Bastion appoints industry leader Nicole Speers as Chief People Officer

Bastion has today announced the appointment of Nicole Speers as Chief People Officer reporting to Group CEO, Cheuk Chian…
VaynerMedia APAC appoints Mark Turner as Head of Media

VaynerMedia has today announced the appointment of Mark Turner as its new Head of Media for Asia Pacific. In his …
Digital Surfer promotes Ryan Chilton to General Manager to lead its next growth phase

Digital Surfer, an award-winning Australian digital marketing agency, has built its reputation by helping clients Level …
AZK Media appoints Kathryn Goater as Senior Account Director

Award-winning B2B technology PR and marketing agency AZK Media has today announced the appointment of multi-award-winnin…
Thinkerbell’s Kevin Pease crosses the Pacific for CCO role at award-winning US indie LUDWIG+

Sydney-based award-winning creative Kevin Pease has departed Thinkerbell to take up the role of Chief Creative Officer a…
Omnicom Media appoints Molly Trumble to drive integrated planning across OMD & Initiative in WA

Omnicom Media has strengthened its integrated planning model in Western Australia, appointing Molly Trumble as Planning …
Melbourne Social Co launches ATTN.CTRL, a new attention economy agency model

Melbourne Social Co has announced the launch of ATTN.CTRL, a new global attention agency designed to help brands navigat…
Special NZ taps multidisciplinary designer Becca O’Shea for Design Director – Digital role

Special has appointed one of New Zealand’s most experienced multidisciplinary designers, Becca O’Shea, as De…
BCM Group expands media and performance teams with three key appointments

BCM Group has today announced the expansion of its full-service media and performance teams designed to support its new …
Special NZ appoints Jess Bovey as Head of Social

Special has today announced the appointment of leading social media expert Jess Bovey as Head of Social – an appoi…
The Lab bolsters team with three strategic appointments

The Lab, Australia’s leading full-service insight and strategy agency, has expanded its strategic consulting capab…
Dentsu strengthens Tourism & Events QLD team with senior appointments and promotions

dentsu in Queensland has announced a series of strategic appointments and promotions across its Tourism and Events Queen…
+61 Client Partner Jake Stopper joins Colenso BBDO as Group Managing Partner on Spark NZ

Colenso BBDO has expanded its leadership team, appointing Jake Stopper as Group Managing Partner, heading up Spark N…
VML appoints Mark Verhagen as Group Executive Creative Director for VML Brisbane and Perth

After an extensive local and global search, VML has appointed Mark Verhagen as Group Executive Creative Director, VML Br…
TABOO doubles down on experiential with the appointment of RISING Festival’s Toby Feldman

Melbourne independent TABOO has appointed Toby Feldman as Experiential EP, signalling a push to expand its already stron…
Tag makes three senior leadership appointments across ANZ and JAPAC

As brands navigate increasingly complex, digitally led customer journeys, Tag is evolving how it partners with clients, …
Omnicom Oceania appoints Kate Racovolis as Head of Communications

Omnicom Oceania has appointed strategic communications and corporate reputation specialist Kate Racovolis as Head of Com…
Poem appoints former M+C Saatchi Group CEO APAC Justin Graham as Strategic Growth Advisor

Poem, the independent, culture-led creative communications agency, has appointed former M+C Saatchi Group CEO APAC Justi…
Stu Mallarkey departs Special NZ after more than 12 years to take on ECD role at ZURU Group

Special New Zealand’s Stu Mallarkey has departed the award-winning agency after more than 12 years to join global …
Emotive appoints Max Moore and Ashling Coffey to its growing creative team

Independent, Coogee based creative agency Emotive has appointed Max Moore as Art Director and Ashling Coffey as Copywrit…
Mosaic Music & Sound adds Droga5 New York’s Madeleine Wilkinson as Producer/Studio Manager

Mosaic Music & Sound has appointed Madeleine Wilkinson as Producer and Studio Manager. Wilkinson brings with …
Plus Also Studios’ Sharon Adams joins Bastion as Head of Operations, based in Melbourne

Bastion has announced the appointment of Sharon Adams as Head of Operations, based in Melbourne, marking a significant s…
Jim Groves lands in London taking on the Chief Revenue Officer role at Hoppr

Following his recent return to the UK, Jim Groves has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Hoppr, a leading …
Media33 appoints Bernie Cullen to Digital & Operations Director

Independent media agency Media33 has appointed experienced digital leader Bernie Cullen as Digital & Operations Dire…
Sarah O’Leary returns to Initiative Australia as Melbourne Managing Director

Initiative Australia has announced the return of Sarah O’Leary to the business as Managing Director of its Melbour…
Spark Foundry’s Nicky Greville set to join Bastion Aotearoa as Managing Partner, Media

Bastion Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Nicky Greville as Managing Partner, Media, effective 1 July. Gr…
Weld Stories expands team showing human-led storytelling cuts through content saturation

Weld Stories, the independent creative and content agency, has further expanded its team, with three new appointments as…
Ex-72andSunny CCO Wez Hawes to join creative-led agency OUTSIDE IN as Creative Partner

Creative-led specialist agency OUTSIDE IN has announced the appointment of ex-72andSunny CCO and renowned creative leade…
Ogilvy Sydney Group Creative Director Andrew “Hank” Hankin departs after 26 years

After 26 years with Ogilvy Australia, Group Creative Director Andrew “Hank” Hankin has departed the agency w…
Former Thinkerbell Aotearoa GM Jessica Allison joins Special PR New Zealand as General Manager

Special PR has welcomed industry leader and former GM of Thinkerbell Aotearoa Jessica Allison to the team as General Man…
Emma Robbins exits M+C Saatchi after eight years for ECD role at Droga5 ANZ in Melbourne

Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song, has announced Emma Robbins will be joining its creative leadership team as Executive…
TBWA\Worldwide promotes Nitsa Lotus to Global Chief Growth Officer role

TBWA\Worldwide has promoted TBWA\Sydney chief growth officer Nitsa Lotus to the role of global chief growth officer. &nb…
Frame strengthens leadership with appointment of Britt Lippett as Client Partner

Frame has appointed Britt Lippett as Client Partner, marking a significant step in the agency’s continued growth a…
KWP+Partners appoints former Emotive CD James Pash to the role of Creative Director

KWP+Partners has appointed James Pash as Creative Director, a significant senior hire for the independent as it builds o…
Crave taps McCann NZ creative directors Veronica Copestake and Adam Barnes for joint ECD roles

Crave has today announced the appointment of Veronica Copestake and Adam Barnes as Executive Creative Directors, a dual …
noisy appoints Matt Holmes to newly-created Brand Partnerships Director role

Culture-first media network and agency noisy, which connects brands across music, entertainment and lifestyle, has appoi…
Born Creators Group appoints Jamie Fairfield as Country Director, Australia

Born Creators Group has appointed Jamie Fairfield as Country Director, Australia, as the business continues its rapid ex…
Fuller expands brand offering with senior hires Tom Crosby and Amanda Eve

Fuller has strengthened its brand offering with the appointment of Senior Designer Tom Crosby and Brand Strategist Amand…
Victoria Gehrig returns to Australia for Chief Operating Officer role at Think HQ

Independent positive change agency Think HQ has appointed Victoria Gehrig as Chief Operating Officer, bringing one of Au…
Houston Group appoints former Interbrand MD Amanda Szylo Duncan as Chief Strategy Officer

Leading independent brand consultancy Houston Group has appointed Amanda Szylo Duncan as Chief Strategy Officer. The app…
AKQA New Zealand appoints Viv Baartman as Executive Partner

AKQA New Zealand has announced the appointment of Viv Baartman as its new Executive Partner, strengthening its operation…
Sonia von Bibra joins Reconnected as Executive Producer

Independent marketing agency Reconnected has appointed Sonia von Bibra as Executive Producer, marking a significant lead…
Paper + Spark expands leadership team amid healthcare growth

Independent creative communications agency Paper + Spark has expanded its senior team with a number of senior appointmen…
Elevencom boosts creative ranks; appoints new creative team Maria Torres and Gemma Easton

Independent Sydney agency Elevencom has boosted its creative ranks with the appointment of a new creative team, Maria To…
News Australia appoints Initiative CEO Jo McAlister to lead STORYx

News Australia has appointed highly respected media executive and CEO of Initiative Jo McAlister to launch and lead STOR…
Independent media agency Magic strengthens its team by six following significant client growth

Global independent media and growth agency Magic has announced several new senior staff across a range of disciplines, f…
Initiative appoints Mikayla Ellis to Managing Partner – Sydney; Samantha Smith named National Head of Marketing

Initiative Australia has grown its leadership team, with two new appointments – Mikayla Ellis as Managing Partner …
Spinach appoints Clemenger’s Morgan Bloxham to Senior Creative, Art and Content role

Morgan Bloxham has joined integrated Melbourne agency Spinach as Senior Creative, Art and Content. With a decade …
WPP Media appoints Marcelle Hoyek to lead EssenceMediacom Sydney client portfolio

WPP Media has appointed Marcelle Hoyek to lead its EssenceMediacom client portfolio in Sydney, which includes Lion, HBO …
Supaflr appoints Damien Whitney as Executive Producer

Production company Supaflr has appointed Damien Whitney as Executive Producer Eastcoast to meet increasing demand and sh…
Former W+K London Senior Strategist Melanie Eckersley joins Daylight NZ as Strategy Director

Daylight has appointed Melanie Eckersley to the team as Strategy Director, bringing extensive global brand and storytell…
SICKDOGWOLFMAN appoints creative director James Wills

SICKDOGWOLFMAN has appointed highly awarded creative director, James Wills, following a strong 12 months that saw the Me…
72andSunny appoints Nic Buckingham as ECD following departure of CCO Wez Hawes

72andSunny has appointed Nic Buckingham as executive creative director, following the departure of CCO Wez Hawes after o…
2045 appoints three senior hires from leading agencies amid agency growth

AI-powered creative agency 2045 has snagged three new hires from leading agencies, as the business continues to grow. &n…
UM Australia strengthens leadership, appoints Jessica Lauria as Managing Director, Sydney

Leading media agency, UM Australia has today announced the appointment of Jessica Lauria as Managing Director, UM Sydney…
Example strengthens strategy leadership with promotion of Chris Loukakis to CSO; Ash Stapleton joins as Strategy Director

Example, the cultural creative and communications agency behind some of the world’s most recognised luxury hotel, …
Enthral unveils new earned-first positioning alongside new hires and client wins

Enthral is celebrating its 12th anniversary by launching a new positioning as an earned-first agency that captivates att…
Toby Morris joins growing COUSIN stable

In a prolific period of development for the company, COUSIN has signed director Toby Morris. The move further strengthen…
Phil Leece joins BRX as Creative Director in Sydney

BRX has appointed Phil Leece as Creative Director in its Sydney office, where he will lead creative output across key cl…
Bastion appoints Joanna Barnes to Executive Media Director role

Bastion has appointed Joanna Barnes as Executive Media Director, further strengthening its rapidly growing media offerin…
Heckler appoints Adrian Lawrence as new Global Executive Creative Director

Independent creative studio Heckler has announced the appointment of Adrian Lawrence as Global Executive Creative Direct…
Match & Wood appoints Joe Stevens as Group Digital Director

Match & Wood has appointed Joe Stevens as Group Digital Director, effective 20 April. Stevens joins from Atomic 212,…
Jack Nimble Appoints Aja Sandoval to Head of Production, Promotes Kayne Wilkinson to Group Account Director

Sydney-based social agency Jack Nimble has appointed Aja Sandoval as Head of Production and promoted Kayne Wilkinson to …
Aussie expat Rhys Turner joins Publicis Groupe Hong Kong as Head of Creative Technology

Publicis Groupe Hong Kong has appointed Rhys Turner as its inaugural Head of Creative Technology. Originally from Austra…
Kyra Bartley joins COUSIN as its second director

In its first big move since launching in October last year, COUSIN has signed highly awarded director Kyra Bartley to it…
Louis&Co welcomes Jonathan May to the roster

Louis&Co is excited to welcome Jonathan May to the roster – director, photographer, storyteller. May&#8…
VaynerMedia Australia expands leadership to meet demand for social-first marketing

VaynerMedia Australia today announced a major expansion of its leadership team, appointing four senior specialists in re…
BMF appoints The Monkeys co-founder Scott Nowell to newly-created Creative Chair role

BMF has appointed globally recognised creative leader Scott Nowell as its Creative Chair. The newly created Creative Cha…
Nibble Edge appoints Deb Rajadurai as Account Director as growth + momentum continues

Independent agency Nibble Edge has appointed Deb Rajadurai as Account Director, bolstering its client services team off …
Omnicom Oceania appoints David Gatt to MD, Marketing Operations & Ecosystem Design

Omnicom Oceania has appointed David Gatt as Managing Director, Marketing Operations & Ecosystem Design, a newly crea…
Shane Geffen set to depart HERO after nearly five years as National ECD; Andrew Woodhead and Sue Young named Co-National Creative Directors

HERO Executive Creative Director Shane Geffen is set to depart the national independent at the end of April after five y…
The Research Agency appoints senior team to accelerate growth of brand tracking capability

The Research Agency (TRA) has appointed Ben Farnsworth (above left) as Sales Director, a newly created role for the rese…
Studio Tonic Gets Louder: Abigail Sie + Ramesh Sathiah join Founder Simon Lister as Partners

Studio Tonic has today announced a major expansion of its team and capability. Abigail Sie and Ramesh Sathiah are…
ATime&Place launches Digital Experience & Entertainment Practice (DEEP) to transform how brands connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Independent creative agency ATime&Place has launched a new division, the Digital Experience & Entertainment Prac…
OMD Brisbane appoints Harry Jayaweera as Managing Partner

OMD has today announced the appointment of Harry Jayaweera as Managing Partner, Brisbane. Jayaweera rejoins OMD w…
REBORN appoints European AI expert Mike Bubenicek as Head of Creative Strategy & Innovation

Independent creative and media agency REBORN has appointed Mike Bubenicek as Head of Creative Strategy & Innovation,…
AKQA Australia lures ex BBH, BBDO strategist Kyle Duckitt for Executive Strategy Director role

AKQA Australia has appointed ex BBH Asia-Pacific, BBDO Germany strategist Kyle Duckitt as Executive Strategy Director, s…
Melbourne independent agency Archie + Fox appoints Jaimee Searle as Creative Director

As brands demand campaigns that perform as hard as they resonate, Melbourne-founded independent Archie + Fox is strength…
Tonic Communications expands into Brisbane; appoints Amelia Oberhardt as Media and Communications Director

Signifying a further expansion of its Australian footprint, leading trans-Tasman agency Tonic Communications has hired s…
Paul Meates joins Howatson+Company in newly created executive story director role

Howatson+Company has appointed Paul Meates to the newly created role of executive story director. The role will l…
Sedgwick Communications appoints Jess Phillips as Communications Consultant

Sedgwick Communications has appointed Jess Phillips to the role of Communications Consultant, marking an exciting additi…
WPP appoints Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as Chief Transformation Officer

WPP has announced the appointment of Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as Chief Transformation Officer. In this newly create…
Indie Agency Enigma signs Kate Sheppard as Managing Director, ramping up Sydney firepower

Independent Creative and Media agency Enigma has appointed Kate Sheppard to the role of Managing Director Sydney. Workin…
Omnicom Oceania promotes Kim Hamilton to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer role; Paige Prettyman appointed Chief of Staff

Omnicom Oceania has appointed two senior leaders to its Executive Leadership Team as it continues to evolve its model an…
Ward Marketing Group appoints former Edelman Health chair Will Collie to launch new strategic communications advisory

The Ward Marketing Group (Ward6, Ward7, The Engagement Ward and 66South) has appointed former Edelman APAC Health Chair …
Little Village Creative appoints Gemma Browne as General Manager to support continued growth

Independent agency Little Village Creative (LVC) has announced the appointment of Gemma Browne as General Manager. &nbsp…
Curious Nation appoints two as activation demand fuels trans-Tasman growth

Brand activation agency Curious Nation has strengthened its trans-Tasman team with two new hires across its Australian a…
Emotive appoints Georgie McCarthy as ACD and Imogen Wetzell Ramsey as Senior Art Director

Independent creative agency Emotive has appointed Georgie McCarthy as Associate Creative Director and Imogen Wetzell Ram…
Havas pharma agency Bastion Brands begins planned leadership succession

Havas Group ANZ has announced a planned leadership transition at health communications agency, Bastion Brands, which was…
Former Colenso BBDO Managing Partner Lucy Cole joins Goldilocks as General Manager

Goldilocks has appointed Lucy Cole as General Manager, marking an early senior hire for the recently launched model supp…
AKQA Sydney creatives Freddie von Trott and Sophie Douglas set to join Bastion Aotearoa

Bastion Aotearoa has strengthened its creative ranks following its recent appointment as creative agency partner for KFC…
Pitchblack Partners appoints Tom Paine as Chief Creative Officer as Nick Dellabarca and Liz Richards return from Droga5 Aotearoa

Pitchblack Partners has appointed Tom Paine as Chief Creative Officer, consolidating creative leadership under one of Ne…
Molly Blacker joins Havas Media in newly-created National Head of Strategy role

Havas Media has appointed Molly Blacker to the newly-created role of National Head of Strategy, shaping the next evoluti…
Telstra CMO Brent Smart set to depart after nearly four years of award-winning success

Brent Smart is exiting Telstra, bringing to a close a near four-year stint that reshaped the telco’s marketing out…
Monster & Bear unveils new leadership team as Co-Founder Sarah Hickey goes full-time directing

Melbourne production company Monster & Bear is entering a new chapter, with co-founder Sarah Hickey departing the bu…
Former Bastion Group Client Director Nel Wolf takes general manager role at Kill Boring Dead

Social-first creative agency Kill Boring Dead (KBD) has appointed Nel Wolf (above right) to the role of General Manager …
WA creative Lachy Banton departs The Brand Agency for in-house Brand Copywriter role at Sea to Summit

Global adventure equipment leader Sea to Summit has appointed Lachy Banton to the role of Brand Copywriter. Banton joins…
Former M+C Saatchi Social Strategy Director Clément Simon joins Emotive as Head of Social & Content

Independent creative agency Emotive has appointed Clément Simon as Head of Social & Content, as the agency continue…
Dentsu Creative Public Relations strengthens Queensland lineup with senior appointment

Dentsu Creative Public Relations (DCPR) has appointed senior communications specialist Sue Tierney to the role of Busine…
Bastion appoints Peter Filopoulos as Managing Director, Experience

Bastion has today announced the appointment of Peter Filopoulos as Managing Director, Experience commencing in early Apr…
Strategic designers Steven Sullivan and Christian Verlaan launch House of Complexity to help organisations rethink change

Strategic designers Steven Sullivan and Christian Verlaan have teamed to launch House of Complexity, a new Australian in…
Social-first agency Two Palms Media appoints Scott Walker as Executive Creative Director

Sydney-based social-first creative agency Two Palms Media has appointed Scott Walker as Executive Creative Director and …
Always Human snaps up M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment UK’s Georgie Evans amid client surge

Social first, sport and entertainment agency, Always Human has appointed UK native partnerships specialist Georgie Evans…
Ralph van Dijk and Ramesh Sathiah depart MassiveMusic to launch Saliō Sonic Strategy

Saliō Sonic Strategy, founded by Ralph van Dijk and Ramesh Sathiah, has officially launched to help brands build salien…
Danica Bellchambers set to join dentsu ANZ as new Chief Data & Technology Officer

Today, dentsu ANZ announces the appointment of Danica Bellchambers as Chief Data & Technology Officer, commencing 11…
Squeak E. Clean appoints Max Wilkinson to lead music in Australia

Squeak E. Clean has announced the appointment of Max Wilkinson as Head of Music – Australia, reinforcing the compa…
Edge Marketing strengthens team with key hires and promotions to power next phase of growth

Independent agency Edge Marketing has announced a slew of senior hires and promotions as it continues to evolve its capa…
Indie agency FEDERATION expands into Wellington, appoints Aaron White as Managing Partner

FEDERATION, top 3 ranked independent creative agency, has today announced the launch of its Wellington office and the ap…
Former Global Chairman of DDB Worldwide Marty O’Halloran joins Thrive PR and Communications AU/NZ in strategic advisory role

Marty O’Halloran, Former Global Chairman of DDB Worldwide, has joined Thrive PR and Communications AU/NZ in a stra…
Dentsu appoints Emily Cook as Managing Director of Queensland

Dentsu has promoted senior leader Emily Cook to Managing Director of its Queensland operations, following Chris Ernst&#8…
Aussie expat and internationally awarded Global Executive Creative Director Sinead Roarty joins fellow Aussie expat Jake Barrow at VML Czechia

Aussie expat and globally recognised creative leader Sinead Roarty has joined VML Czechia as Executive Creative Director…
The Media Store appoints Brady Lyon as Investment Director

Leading independent media agency The Media Store has today announced the appointment of Brady Lyon as its new Investment…
Ete Davies joins LePub as Global COO

Ete Davies has joined LePub as Global Chief Operating Officer, bolstering the executive leadership team and reflecting t…
Former Seven News Reporter Annie Pullar Joins Sunday Gravy as PR Strategy Lead

Sunday Gravy has appointed former Seven News Reporter, most recently reporting from London, Annie Pullar, as PR Strategy…
Zaid Al-Qassab to step down as Global CEO of M&C Saatchi Group

Zaid Al-Qassab will step down as CEO of M&C Saatchi on March 31 after less than two years in the role. The co…
Sling & Stone appoints Nichole Provatas to newly-created Australia Managing Director role

Communications agency Sling & Stone has today announced the appointment of Nichole Provatas as Managing Director, Au…
WPP Media appoints Nancy Lan to lead Mindshare Sydney client portfolio

WPP Media has today announced the appointment of Nancy Lan to lead Mindshare’s portfolio Sydney‑based clients in…

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