McCANN BACK IN NZ
After an absence of over 3 years McCann has re-established a presence in the New Zealand market with the opening of its Auckland office.
The office has been opened to primarily service the L’Oreal/Maybelline/Luxury business which has been with Lowe but as they have now merged with Draft FCB who handle a competitor they cannot remain on the roster – so the business has been brought back into the McCann network.
Heading up the New Zealand office will be Ben Lightfoot, who brings a strong background in both creative and account/agency management. The McCann NZ agency will begin with full capabilities including ATL, BTL and everything in between.
“It is a wonderful opportunity to be joining McCann’s international network and especially being part of the team bringing them back in to the New Zealand market. And to do so working with the L’Oreal Group brands is incredibly exciting,” says Lightfoot.
Says Chris Mort, Chairman and CEO of McCann Worldgroup Australia: “Ben and his team are very impressive – and I am absolutely delighted to have them representing McCann in New Zealand.”
Ben Lightfoot can be contacted on +64 (9) 3639609 or +64 (21) 800649
4 Comments
Each year in Australia, McCanns become more of a joke than the year before.
Does re-sizing international creative make you an Agency or a production house?
I’m guessing the “team” consists of one suit, 1 mac-op, 1 production assistant and a receptionist.
Ben’s a good guy and understands the value of good creative work. He should do really well.
Didn’t McCann’s leave because someone lost $8m?