News & Views 2019

Youngbloods Australia emerges as committees unite

Monday 20 May 2019

For the first time ever, Youngbloods committees of NSW, VIC, WA and QLD have unified under a national platform and have relaunched with a new identity Representing the “young blood” in the industry, Youngbloods is a collective of Australian advertising professionals run for young people...Read more

Inspiring presentations wow Sydney crowd at Work Behind the Work, as Melbourne prepares for tonight’s event

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Last night AWARD presented its Work Behind the Work event to a sell-out crowd in Sydney. Hosted by sponsor Facebook, the event brought the industry an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into some of Australia's finest creative campaigns and the teams involved...Read more

Cam Blackley appointed AWARD Chair as Mike Spirkovski steps down

Thursday 9 May 2019

The Communications Council is pleased to announce Cam Blackley, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi, as Chair of the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD). He takes on the role from Saatchi & Saatchi CCO Mike Spirkovski who steps down after two years as Chair of the Committee.....Read more

40th AWARD Awards winners announced

Friday 12 April 2019

A record number of 58 gold pencils awarded at the 40th AWARD Awards. The winners of the 40th annual AWARD Awards were announced last night in celebration of the most outstanding creative communications work in the Asia Pacific region. The theme for the night was 'turn hate into gold' and didn't disappoint with a record number of golds being....Read more

Food for Thought: The AWARD School Live Brief

Wednesday 10 April 2019

AWARD School 2018 Live Brief winner, Phoebe Sloane worked alongside Facebook and food rescue organisation OzHarvest to bring her idea to life. From pen to production, Phoebe shares her experience of the process and what it was like to work with some of the industry’s finest (including a few notable chefs)....Read more

The Communications Council partners with Little Black Book to give members access to global publication, global award show & Cannes event

Tuesday 9 April 2019

The partnership with LBB [lbbonline.com] will earmark The Communications Council (TCC) and Commercial Producers Council (CPC) members to the world and provide access to a global advertising audience and bespoke marketing tools for an exclusive discount...Read more

"We have to champion instinct once more" – Leo Premutico, co- Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Johannes Leonardo

Tuesday 2 April 2019

Ahead of his brief return to Australian adland, creative export Leo Premutico took some time to chat with TCC about his AWARD tour, his thoughts on Australian creative and its biggest strengths, and the one thing that the industry has neglected. Read the full interview below...Read more

Linh Diep to chair revamped Youngbloods QLD Committee

Wednesday 27 March 2019

Youngbloods QLD has announced its 12 committee members for 2019. Linh Diep will serve as chair of the committee, supported by a group of new and enthusiastic members. Says Diep: “We’re excited to put on a host of events this year, spearheaded by our committee of fresh blood. We’ll have something for everyone...Read more

MFA and TCC announce Advertising Industry Labour Agreement to meet key skills shortages in industry

AILA Advertising Industry Labour Agreement

Wednesday 20 March 2019

The Media Federation of Australia (MFA) and The Communications Council (TCC) today welcomed the introduction of a five-year Advertising Industry Labour Agreement to cover key skill shortages in the Australian advertising sector that cannot be filled despite the industry’s best efforts to recruit locally...Read more

AWARD announces daily co-chairs for 2019 AWARD Creative Leadership

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Warren Brown back as Course Chair; Leo Premutico confirmed as international guest speaker. 3-day residential course to run in Sydney from 14-16 April 2019; member registrations now open...Read more

"This is the one you want to tell your kids about" – Christina Aventi on the impact of positive change

Thursday, 14 March 2019

As advertisers, we’re all trying to make better choices. That’s why the Effies Committee has expanded the ‘Positive Change’ category to celebrate work that is making a contribution to society, people or the planet...Read more

AWARD School announces 'Class of 2019'

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

AWARD School is pleased to welcome its class of 2019, following an overwhelming response to the call for applications and a rigorous judging process....Read more

"Placing emphasis on the fundamentals has never been more essential" - Brigitte Bayard

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Recently appointed Planning Director at Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, Brigitte Bayard recognises the importance of innovation and effectiveness in brand strategy, and has helped clients take ideas to market with a view to long-term brand health.....Read more

AMG Goes Hunting for 2019 - Brand, Trust and Fyre Festival!

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Brand, Trust and Fyre Festival! Last Thursday, beneath the glass atrium of McCann Sydney, agency leaders came together to discuss “the one thing to get right in 2019”. Led by host and moderator Nicole Taylor (CEO at McCann Australia) the panel discussion covered a range of industry issues.....Read more

Managing culture through transformation - DDB Melbourne MD Kate Sterling

Monday, 4 March 2019

In this guest post, DDB Melbourne managing director Kate Sterling shares her experience around the importance of holding on tight to culture. As businesses embark on their mission to reposition to remain relevant, many seem to be forgetting about the one thing that will ultimately determine their long-term success – a thriving culture.....Read more

'Godfather of Effectiveness' Peter Field partners with local expert on Aussie-first marketing Effectiveness study

Thursday, 28 February 2019

In an Australian exclusive, Peter Field, co-author of the globally acclaimed marketing book IPA: The Long & the Short of It, is to lead the most comprehensive investigation ever into what makes Australian marketing campaigns effective....Read more

Kate Smither and Ben Hourahine appointed APG Co-Chairs

Friday, 22 February 2019

Kate Smither, Chief Strategy Integration Officer at Publicis Communications, and Ben Hourahine, Partner / Strategy Partner at AnalogFolk, have been appointed co-Chairs of The Communications Council’s Account Planning Group (APG)...Read more

How to have a something-life crisis – by Josie Burns

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Burning the midnight oil before AWARD School applications close? Here's a little inspo from AWARD School co-head Josie Burns...Read more

AWARD School ‘Where Are They Now’: 2018 Victorian alumni Isabel Evans

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Isabel Evans landed her dream job as a copywriter right off the back of AWARD School. She tells us about her new role and her course experience...Read more

Leo Premutico appointed Chair of Judges for 40th AWARD Awards

Friday, 15 February 2019

The Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) is pleased to announce Leo Premutico, co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Johannes Leonardo, has been appointed Chair of Judges for the 40th AWARD Awards...Read more

"A strong brand is a superpower for growth" - Fran Clayton, chief strategy officer, McCann Australia

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Increasingly, marketing science points to the importance of brand in driving sustainable growth over time. In recognition of this, Effies Australia has introduced a new category in 2019 to showcase campaigns that have measurably impacted brand health. ...Read more

110 Strong Jury to judge 40th AWARD Awards

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

The Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) has today announced the full line up of jurors for the 40th AWARD Awards - an annual celebration of the most outstanding creative communications work in the Asia-Pacific region...Read more

TGA releases updated advertising code: Key takeaways for healthcare teams

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Advertisers working with healthcare clients need to make sure their ad is compliant at all times, and with the recent changes to the advertising code now in effect (from January 1, 2019) now’s the perfect time to ensure your teams and clients are familiarising themselves...Read more

Call for Entries for 2019 Australian Effie Awards Now Open

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

The Communications Council has today announced the 2019 Call For Entries for Australian Effie Awards is now open, with the closing date set for Thursday 18 April...Read more

Stuart Shepherd: Why the advertising industry must look to country Australia for talent

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Since the very first days of settlement, farming has been the lifeblood of this country. Other than mining, farming has been one of the most important contributors to the ongoing growth and success of the nation. So why don’t most Australians recognise the people living in regional and rural Australia as innovators?...Read more

AWARD School ‘Where Are They Now’: Semi-Permanent pop up winner Dominic Counahan

Friday, 25 January 2019

2017 Victorian AWARD School student Dominic Counahan took out the Semi-Permanent pop up prize, but despite this, he says his most treasured moment of AWARD School...Read more

AWARD School ‘Where Are They Now’: Madeleine Batkin-Walkerden and Alec Burman

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Sydney creatives Madeleine and Alec had briefly met in high school but it wasn’t until their paths crossed again while attending AWARD School in 2018 did they start to share ideas and eventually partner up...Read more

AWARD School ‘Where Are They Now’: Tom Lawrence, 2017 Top Student

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Winning AWARD School didn't only change Tom Lawrence’s career outlook, it “made it”, he says. Within a few months of taking out the top honour in 2017, the Sydney resident was trudging through the snow in New York City on his way to his new dream job...Read more

AWARD School broadens its reach with 2019 program

Thursday, 10 January 2019

The Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) has launched a new campaign aimed at increasing diversity of applicants to the 2019 AWARD School program, and improving accessibility to the advertising industry as a career option for everyone...Read more

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