Movers & Shakers: BMF, Special, Bullfrog, SCA

By AdNews | 1 August 2025
 

It's hard to keep up with all the latest moves across media, marketing and advertising, so we've made a list. Check out the biggest moves in adland from this week.

JOY taps Dan Brown to lead activation and performance

Independent media and creative agency JOY has appointed Dan Brown to the newly created role of head of activation and performance, as the agency bolsters its integrated media offering.

BMF appoints joint managing directors

Creative agency BMF, part of ASX-listed Enero Group, has appointed Aisling Colley and promoted Richard Woods to be joint managing directors. Colley returns from Ogilvy where she was managing partner. 

Special Melbourne appoints group creative directors

Special has appointed Zoë Hawkins and Russel Fox as group creative directors. They’ll work across the full spectrum of Special clients and help develop and mentor the younger teams. 

Former Mona CMO Robbie Brammall joins Bullfrog

Independent Bullfrog has appointed Robbie Brammal, the former CMO of the Mona, chief marketing and innovation officer. The agency says the newly created role is designed to set the company apart from traditional advertising agencies.

Nine’s Matt Dickson returns to SCA

SCA has appointed Matt Dickson Western Australia commercial strategy leader. Reporting to Megan Tuckey, he will drive commercial audio growth and revenue in the agency, direct and regional market.

Uber Advertising names Michael Levine head of APAC sales

Michael Levine has been appointed head of APAC sales for Uber Advertising. He will lead the brand’s sales and operations across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and India. 

JOLT expands team

JOLT has appointed Corina Doney to a newly created senior marketing and communications manager role. Jessica Kerr, Sophie Tyerman, Randall Taylor and Emily Mallos have also been promoted. 

oOh!'s Warwick Kiel appointed QMS Victoria agency sales director

Outdoor media specialist QMS has appointed Warwick Kiel agency sales director in Victoria. He replaces Karen Clements who has decided to spend more time with her family. 

UnLtd appoints new board directors

The new directors are The Trade Desk vice president ANZ James Bayes, Wavemaker chief investment and operating officer Philippa Noilea-Tani, Zenith Australia CEO Jason Tonelli and The Tieck Foundation director Amanda Henderson.  

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