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Applications are now open for AWARD School, APAC’s #1 course for storytellers, content creators, big thinkers and aspiring creatives. The 12-week part-time program consists of weekly lectures and tutorials by some of the country’s top creatives - equipping...

This Way Up, AWARD’s signature creative festival, will kick off in Melbourne in 2024, with AWARD today announcing the launch of This Way Up Southern Sessions. The new event series will give Melbourne's creative community access to inspirational talks by world-class...

*Awards to be presented at This Way Up Festival of Creativity, 13-15 August, Sydney.* The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has announced that Liz Taylor, acclaimed Global Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy, will head up this year’s AWARD Awards as jury...

AWARD School’s Virtual Info Night takes place on Tuesday 6 February - an unmissable session for anyone who wants to ace their application for this year’s course. Get the lowdown on what's new, how to craft a winning entry, and how to crack a creative brief before...

AWARD School has announced an ensemble of top ECDs, CCOs and CDs from renowned creative hubs, New York and Amsterdam, will join Australia’s creative leaders to share their insights with students as part of this year’s course. This year, new course content will cover...

In late 2022, Publicis Groupe set up EnABLE, an Employee Resource Group dedicated to employees with visible and non-visible disabilities. Part of its remit was to create Publicis Groupe’s first Disability Action Plan. Head of DE&I, Jess Farrell, shares the...

Entries for the are now open. APAC's most prestigious creative awards program recognises creative excellence across advertising, design, craft, film, entertainment, strategy and more, spotlighting the past year's outstanding campaigns and creative talent. This year,...

The Works is consistently ranked as a great place to work and takes its people-first culture seriously. Improving mental health meant moving beyond the standard corporate wellness benefits to a proactive training and support program. People and Talent Coordinator,...

AWARD School has today announced its 2024 ambassadors – a group of top graduates who’ll guide and support candidates applying for next year’s course. Eleven creative professionals will provide a unique perspective on what it takes to break into and excel at AWARD...

Publicis Groupe is the first ACA member agency to have achieved recognition as an AWEI-certified Employer. Head of DE&I, Jess Farrell, shares what’s required to earn recognition as a top employer for LGBTQ people in Australia.   Why did Publicis Groupe decide...

By Georgia Payne, Copywriter, Cummins & Partners. *** “Talent, I believe, is most likely to be found among nonconformists, dissenters and good netball players.” (Team) Ogilvy On Friday 6 October, 16 hungry teams (most notably VMLY&R) descended upon Albert Park Indoor...

CHEP Network is the first ACA member agency to have achieved recognition as a Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace. Tech Program Director and Mental Health Committee Lead, Louise Hesse, shares some tips on navigating the application process.    Why did CHEP...

Deloitte Access Economics' report reveals advertising is a major driver of economic growth, job creation, and innovation in Australia. Advertising contributes $53 billion to the nation's economy, 2.1% of Australia's total GDP in 2022. Advertising has grown by $13...

Advertising Council Australia has announced Mandie van der Merwe as the new Chair of the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD). Saatchi & Saatchi’s incoming joint CCO takes over from M&C Saatchi CCO, Cam Blackley, who steps down later this...

By Hannah Sturrock, ACA National Head of Engagement. *** On joining ACA two years ago, I inherited the responsibility of delivering our Codes and Compliance training to our members. Initially, I felt the fear. I didn’t know much about this topic despite having worked...

CHEP Network has been named Effective Agency of the Year Grand Effie awarded to Saatchi & Saatchi, part of The Neighbourhood, for ‘How little moments made big bickies for Arnott’s’ KFC Australia awarded The Effective Advertiser Award Four Gold Effies awarded...

How do you improve the experience and retention of female talent? Howatson+Company’s Head of People & Culture Jamie Francis outlines how the business reimagined its policies around parental leave and returning to work.   Why did Howatson+Company prioritise...

Hannah Sturrock, National Head of Engagement, Advertising Council Australia. *** "Life at home is crazy, and with work pressures on top I’m really struggling to see a light at the end of the tunnel." "By the time I get to Friday, I'm so burnt out. But the expectation...

Leadership. It’s an abstract notion. Sara Stevenson, Group Business Director, cummins&partners *** One day it is thrust upon you, right at the point when you think you are finding your feet; when you are getting confidence in your day-to-day, starting to grapple...

Advertising Council Australia (ACA) has announced that the next Create Space Census will take place on Wednesday 1 November 2023 - the central part of its ongoing program to improve diversity and inclusion across the ad industry. Every advertising and marketing...

An industry-first study into the effectiveness of advertising in driving business growth has revealed how the right mix of powerful creative, high-attention media and increased investment will maximise brand ROI. The Triple Opportunity of Attention study - conducted...

Tim Newton, Creative Lead, Wunderman Thompson Perth. ** Does WA creative compete at a world-class level? It’s a topic that ignites passion and controversy. But under the banner of the West Australian Marketing Association, six brave souls committed to debating the...

By Mike Read, executive leadership coach and Founder of management consultancy . *** If I knew then what I know now. When I say ‘then’, I mean as an advertising executive, dating back to the mid-90s through to early noughties. And when I say, ‘knew what I know now’, I...

Gavin MacMillan’s 25+ career in advertising has spanned time at top agencies in the UK and Australia. He began as a data strategist, graduated to mainstream planning and eventually ran strategy for Ogilvy where he is now the Managing Director. He’s also a facilitator...