Melanie Spencer finalist for Agency Head of the Year

AUCKLAND, Today: The finalists for Campaign’s Agency of the Year Awards are out, and the Thompson Spencer team couldn’t be prouder of their CEO and Co-Founder, Melanie Spencer. She’s a finalist for the prestigious Australia/New Zealand Agency Head of the Year category.

This award celebrates leaders who push their agencies to new heights. For Thompson Spencer, Melanie’s exceptional leadership has been a cornerstone, making this recognition incredibly meaningful for the entire team and their clients.

Thompson Spencer has had a game-changing year under Melanie’s guidance. Five business units were seamlessly united under one roof and one brand, completing the agency’s transformation into a socially-led, full-service powerhouse.

“I’m proud to lead a business where collaboration, innovation, building communities, and an understanding of human connection underpins everything we do.” – Melanie Spencer

The agency has grown in size, scope, and client roster, all while staying true to Melanie’s vision of building lasting, trusted relationships. This year’s key wins include Honda NZ, Goodman Fielder, Wattyl Australia & NZ, Auckland Transport, El Jannah Australia, Musashi NZ, and Noel Leeming—with more exciting announcements on the horizon.

Melanie reflected on the honour, saying, “What an incredible honour to be named a finalist in such a highly regarded category. This recognition is testament to the world-class team at Thompson Spencer, whose talent, creativity, and daily embodiment of our strongly-held values drives our success.”

She continued, “I’m proud to lead a business where collaboration, innovation, building communities, and an understanding of human connection underpins everything we do. This is an award for our team just as much as it is for me.”

The Campaign Agency of the Year live awards presentation will take place in Singapore on December 10.