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*Awards to be presented 14 August during This Way Up, Sydney.* The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has today announced that Nils Leonard, acclaimed co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, will head up this year’s AWARD Awards as jury president. Nils...

Image from L-R: Michael Rebelo (Chair, ACA), Suzana Ristevski (CMO, Google Australia & NZ), Tony Hale (CEO, ACA) *** Advertising Council Australia (ACA) has today announced Google Australia as the new marquee sponsor of the Australian Effie Awards - a partnership...

A team of 2024 Young Lions Australia winners will host a Roadmap to Cannes Masterclass on Thursday 27 February, equipping emerging media, marketing, digital, film, and PR talent with all the insights they need to secure their place at the International Festival of...

By Hannah Sturrock, National Head of Engagement & DEI Lead, Advertising Council Australia. *** Big changes are coming in March 2025. The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) is rolling out its new Environmental Claims Code, which means brands must be...

The Commercial Producers Council (CPC) has released a best practice guide to ensure fair, transparent, and sustainable creative pitch processes for agencies, clients, and production companies. Pitches demand significant time and resources, yet industry pressures have...

Entries for the 2025 Australian Effie Awards are now open, spotlighting the year’s most effective campaigns and the winning strategies, ideas, and teams behind them. Three new categories—Business to Business, Youth Marketing, and Performance Marketing—reflect the...

With the 46th AWARD Awards fast approaching, we sat down with Katrina Alvarez-Jarratt, Executive Creative Director at TBWA\ Sydney and AWARD Council Member, to discuss what makes a winning entry, the shifts shaping creative excellence, and the trends set to define...

Applications are now open for AWARD School - the ultimate hothouse for anyone passionate about creativity and ideas. The 12-week part-time program consists of weekly lectures and tutorials by some of the country’s top creatives - equipping participants with the skills...

Advertising Council Australia and the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) will host Inside Effectiveness in Sydney, Melbourne, and, for the first time, Brisbane in 2025 - delivering practical insights to help brands and agencies boost their marketing...

By Sarah Jones PalmerPeople Experience & Leadership Consultant & Director and Founder, The Human co As the new year unfolds, I’ve been reflecting on the return to work with colleagues, sensing a magical optimism and focus on self-care that frankly, if we...

AWARD School’s Virtual Info Night takes place on Tuesday 4 February—giving everyone who attends a two-day head start on their 2025 application. Those who register will receive exclusive early access to this year’s application brief, before its official release on 6...

AWARD School has announced its 2025 lineup of creative heavyweights, featuring top ECDs and CDs from global creative hubs New York and Amsterdam, who’ll join Australia’s brightest minds to inspire the next wave of talent. This year’s course introduces 10 cutting-edge...

Last month, more than 80 leaders from Perth’s advertising and marketing industry gathered to tackle one of its most pressing challenges: advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. Co-hosted by Advertising Council Australia and the Western...

The 46th AWARD Awards are officially open for entries, and AWARD is calling on the industry’s brightest minds to join its esteemed panel of judges in 2025. APAC’s premier creative awards program celebrates excellence across advertising, design, craft, film,...

Sydney and Melbourne recently hosted Effie The Work Behind the Work - events where industry leaders dissected the strategies behind Effie-winning campaigns and advertising effectiveness. Panellists included Anna Bollinger and Hannah McHard (BMF), Jody Elston (303...

Entries are now open for the 46th AWARD Awards, APAC’s premier creative awards program celebrating excellence across advertising, design, film, entertainment, strategy and more. Two new categories have been introduced to the program's Special Awards: Music and Sound...

AWARD School, APAC’s premier course for aspiring creatives, has officially kicked off its 2025 program, introducing new course leaders in Western Australia and Queensland, 10 cutting-edge creative briefs, and an increased focus on mentorship. Now in its 41st year, the...

The Board of Advertising Council Australia (ACA) has today elected Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Groupe ANZ, as its new Chair. He succeeds Mark Green, the Global CEO of Droga 5. Lindsey Evans, Partner & CEO of Special Australia has been elected to fill the vacant...

By Hank Paul (they/them), Founder, TheyConnect. The “rainbow dollar” is often used in reference to the spending power of LGBTQ+ communities. For example, market research group LGBT-Capital estimated the value of the “rainbow dollar” in Australia was over AU$95 billion...