July 10: Industry updates

NEXT and Good Health & Wellbeing Magazines

After more than 13 years at Bauer Media Group NZ, Rachael Russel has resigned her position as editor of NEXT after three years in the role, and plans to take her career in a different direction. Nicky Dewe, current editor of Good Health & Wellbeing, will take over NEXT as the Editor-in-Chief of both brands from August 12, overseeing the editor of Good Health & Wellbeing once recruited.

Wright Communications

As of July 1, Wright Communications will be representing the Vitaco brands Nutra-Life, Healtheries and Musashi.

“We’re extremely excited to be working alongside such reputable and recognised brands, and look forward to keeping you up-to-date on their newest launches and product features,” Jessica Morris, Wright Communications Account Executive said.

Contact Jessica (jessica@wrightcommunications.co.nz) or Megan (megan@wrightcommunications.co.nz) for any product/brand enquiries from this point on.

beautyheaven

beautyheaven’s Skincare Editor Sarah Simpson will be taking over the Body & Health category while Lucy Slight is on maternity leave. Contact Sarah at SSimpson@bauerxcelmedia.co.nz.

ECOYA

ECOYA’s PR Manager Kate Hemus has returned from maternity leave (previously Julia Atkinson) and is contactable at kate.hemus@ecoya.com or +64 21 724 024.

The Generalist PR

Renai Hagstrom, Account Manager for The Generalist PR is on maternity leave as of July 5. In her absence, Leonie Barlow is the best point of contact – leonie@thegeneralistpr.co.nz or phone the office on (09) 360 2670.