Droga5 ANZ’s Tara Ford to lead Cannes Lions Brand Experience & Activation Jury
Droga5 ANZ’s and Accenture Song APAC’s chief creative officer Tara Ford has been named president of the Cannes Lions Brand Experience & Activation jury. The jury presidents will help benchmark excellence across the world’s very best creative and effective work. This...
AWARD School Info Night: Get a headstart on your 2025 application
AWARD School’s Virtual Info Night takes place on Tuesday 4 February—giving everyone who attends a two-day headstart on their 2025 application. Those who register will receive exclusive early access to this year’s application brief—48 hours before its official release...
AWARD School unveils 2025 speakers and tutors
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...
Jury Chairs announced for 2025 Young Lions Australia Competition
Advertising Council Australia (ACA) has unveiled the Jury Chairs for the 2025 Young Lions Australia Competition—five renowned industry leaders who will oversee the briefs and judging for the prestigious contest of ideas. In an industry first, ACA has joined with the...
Developing diversity: Agencies and clients unite to ‘move forward, together’
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...
Eight Australian jurors picked to judge Spikes Asia 2025
Spikes Asia, APAC’s most prestigious and sought-after Award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has revealed its 2025 Jury line-up. Representing Australia on the Spikes Asia 2025 juries are: Audio & Radio, Film, Print & Publishing Hilary Badger, Executive...
Young Lions Australia 2025: The ultimate creative showdown is here
Aged 30 or under and ready to make history in Cannes? Advertising Council Australia (ACA), the national representative of Cannes Lions, has launched the 2025 Young Lions Australia Competition—the ultimate challenge for the industry's next wave of creative...
Jury nominations open for the 46th AWARD Awards
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,...
Effie The Work Behind the Work: Unlocking the secrets of effective advertising
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...
46th AWARD Awards open for entries with new categories, gala ceremony
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 kicks off 2025 program
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...
Michael Rebelo appointed Chair of Advertising Council Australia
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...
The “Rainbow Dollar” myth and advertising to LGBTQ+ people
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...
Cannes Lions doubles funding, provides €2m in passes for underrepresented talent and underserved communities
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has launched its 72nd edition, taking place on 16–20 June 2025 in Cannes, France. The Festival has announced that it will double funding to provide €2m worth of complimentary passes to underrepresented talent and...
ACA to host Effie ‘The Work Behind The Work’ in Sydney and Melbourne
Dive into the strategies behind 2024's most effective ad campaigns when Advertising Council Australia hosts Effie ‘The Work Behind The Work’ in Sydney on November 19 and Melbourne on November 28. The live events bring top marketers and agency teams together to dissect...
Carbon neutrality vs net zero: What’s the right path for Australian advertising?
By Cat LongCEO & Co-founder, Trace Sustainability is no longer just a corporate checkbox; it’s a competitive necessity. With consumers prioritising eco-conscious brands, a clear commitment to net zero strengthens client relationships, enhances brand reputation,...
Spikes Asia opens for 2025 award submissions; announces series of year-round events, experiences and learning opportunities for APAC
Spikes Asia is evolving from a single event in the year to a series of bespoke and accessible regional events designed to support the needs of the industry year-round. The new offering will support everyone in the business of creative marketing, from emerging talent...
If I can see it, I can BE buy it: Why inclusion in advertising matters.
By Tracey Corbin-Matchett OAMCEO, Bus Stop Films - organiser of this year’s inaugural Disability Employment Summit In adland, we want our ads to connect consumers with the products and services we’re promoting, and ultimately part with their money, right? And creative...
Statement from ACA CEO Tony Hale
It is immensely disappointing that we still need to have this discussion. It has long been established that diversity and inclusion have been ongoing challenges for Australian advertising and if we are to ensure the long-term prosperity of the industry, we all have a...
To game or not to game? How to win over (or lose) the gaming audience
By Jacquie Garrett, Founder and CEO, GGWP Academy Gaming and esports have exploded in popularity, but is your brand tapping into their full potential? With an estimated 3.24 billion gamers worldwide, gaming is not just a niche hobby but a mainstream cultural...
BMF crowned Effective Agency of the Year at the 2024 Australian Effie Awards
BMF has been named Effective Agency of the Year at the 2024 Australian Effie Awards, scooping three golds, two silvers and one bronze for ALDI Australia; as well as one silver for Tourism Tasmania. Effective Advertiser of the Year went to ALDI, who also won the Grand...
Indigenous Business Month: Making our mark toward economic reconciliation
By Professor Shane Hearn, Founder, CultureLink Consultancy. This October, we celebrate Indigenous Business Month, a time to recognise the significant contributions of First Nations businesses to the Australian economy. Over the past decade, Indigenous enterprises have...
From manager to leader: Navigating your new role with heart and smarts
By Clinton Parr, Founder, A Lion and the Vibes *** Transitioning from managing teams and projects to leading people and agencies isn't just more of the same. The skills that got you promoted likely differ from those needed to be a great leader, especially regarding...
AWARD School 2025 ambassadors announced
AWARD School has today announced its 2025 ambassadors – a group of top graduates who’ll guide and support candidates applying for next year’s course. Fifteen creative professionals will provide a unique perspective on what it...