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Tom Lawrence has been awarded Top Student at the NSW 2017 AWARD School graduation ceremony, which took place at The Rawson Room (Bar 100) in Sydney on Tuesday night (25 July). Tom was tutored by agency groups: Jerome Gaslain, Oskar Westerdal and Rene Schultz from BWM...

Ahead of next week's AdSchool Digital Strategy & Experience course, we chat to presenters Harry Steinhart and Ivan Schneiders of Leo Burnett Melbourne about customer centred design, the creative process, and combining tech and creativity for the ultimate human...

Clemenger Brisbane Managing Director and AdSchool Digital Strategy presenter Rob Hudson has worked in digital marketing for 26 years but says there is no such thing as a 'digital expert'. So, what's his advice to the next generation? Find out in this...

Mike Spirkovski, national chief creative officer at Saatchi & Saatchi Australia, has been appointed chair of the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD), taking on the role from Wilf Sweetland who steps down after seven years on the Committee...

AWARD School alumni and creative director at Host Sydney Kirsty Gavin says juggling motherhood and career is all about backing yourself and debunking your own doubts. TCC: How many years has it been since you did AWARD School? KG: 14 years ago TCC: What have been your...

IPA Business & Agency Leadership Sydney co-chair and OMD Australia CEO Aimee Buchanan discusses how she transitioned from being "a great number two" to industry and business leader. TCC: When you started out in the industry, did you always know you wanted to...

Following a rigorous round of online judging by 125 industry experts, The Communications Council announces 97 finalists from 34 agencies have made it into round two of the Australian Effie Awards. Finalists now compete for effectiveness awards across 24 categories,...

AWARD School alumni Chirryl-Lee Ryan was recently appointed Head of Experience Design at Isobar in Hong Kong. She reflects on her road to success, her memories of AWARD Copy School and the one thing she wishes she knew when first starting out. TCC: How many years has...

For the past three years AWARD School Perth has hosted a three-day graduate exhibition displaying the work of the year’s graduating AWARD School students. Facilitated by AWARD School Perth in conjunction with News Corp Australia and the Salvation Army’s Crossroads...

From landing her dream gig to judging award shows, Leo Burnett senior copywriter Karen Ferry has come a long way since graduating in the top 30 of her AWARD School class and is now a tutor for the 2017 class. Here, she reveals how tackling unexpected hurdles and...

Leo Burnett planning assistant and IPA Eff Test graduate Lauren Isaak reveals how gaining an "effectiveness vocabulary" and linking creative output to business strategy is giving her the edge at work. TCC: How long have you been in the industry and in your current...

Amy Lee joins in July with a wealth of agency experience in the Melbourne market. The Communications Council welcomes experienced agency professional Amy Lee as its new Victoria state manager, effective from July 10. Amy’s agency experience in the Melbourne market...

Meerkats senior creative Rikki Burns came third in AWARD School Perth in 2004. She shares the learnings that have stayed front of mind and the value of listening to industry professionals. TCC: What learnings from AWARD School have stayed with you to this day?...

Nicole Sheavyn has gone from AWARD School in 2014 to creative at integrated agency Trilogy. She talks to The Communications Council about the value of upskilling and her dream of running her own agency. TCC: How long have you been in the industry and in your...

TBWA Sydney group business director and AdSchool Account Management Core Skills presenter Marnie Darren shares how the key to being a good suit is to be a true business partner, learn how your team thinks and to never forget why you're there. TCC:...

Meet Smaran 'Smaz' Jworchan, senior account director at Clemenger BBDO Sydney and graduate of our IPA Business & Agency Leadership 2016 course. He talks about changing his approach to leadership and the allure of the industry. TCC: How long have you been in the...

Introducing Symon van Haalen, senior business director at Saatchi & Saatchi Melbourne and graduate of our IPA Business & Agency Leadership 2016 course. He reflects on the power of creativity and passion for his work. TCC: How long have you been in the industry...

IPA Business & Agency Leadership chair and Clemenger BBDO Sydney CEO Andy Pontin discusses failure, avoiding strict career plans and being yourself. TCC: When you started out in the industry, did you always know you wanted to be a leader? How/why?...

by Andrew Baxter, CEO, Publicis Worldwide Australia. Jan Carlzon’s 1989 book Moments of Truth contains a timeless marketing lesson: every single time a customer comes into contact with your brand it is an opportunity to either impress or disappoint them, to...

Introducing Megan Wailes, senior account manager at AJF Partnership and graduate of our IPA Business & Agency Leadership 2016 course. She reveals the value of work experience over a degree, and taking a step back from the day to day to focus on the bigger picture....

IPA Business & Agency Leadership chair and TBWA\Melbourne CEO Kimberlee Wells discusses defining leadership, needing courage over intelligence, and why Desmond Tutu is her model leader. TCC: When you started out in the industry, did you always know you wanted...