NZ advertising agency Thompson Spencer expands to Australia post-merger

NZ advertising agency Thompson Spencer expands to Australia post-merger
Thompson Spencer founders Wendy Thompson and Melanie Spencer merged last month with Reason co-founders Tim Pointer and Matt Rowe. (Image: Supplied)
John Anthony
New Zealand advertising agency Thompson Spencer is expanding into Australia, just weeks after merging with fellow agency Reason.The March merger, between Thompson Spencer founders Wendy Thompson and Melanie Spencer, and Reason co-founders Tim Pointer and Matt Rowe, formed one of the largest independent agency groups in New Zealand, with a combined team of 56.Growth goalsBoth agencies have operated in New Zealand for 15 years and now the merged entity has its sights on Australia, opening offices in Sydney and Melbourne.Pointer said expanding int...

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