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Introducing West Coast Crew: A new hub for WA’s advertising & screen professionals

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Through the platform, users can browse a curated directory of WA-based crew and creatives across all departments...

The Nightly On: Adventure – New issue examines how Australians are rethinking adventure

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Today’s issue of The Nightly On quarterly series features a diverse mix of voices that go beyond the expected.

9News Perth reporters Erin Harwood, Owen Leonard and Paddy Sweeney recognised at the WA Football Media Guild Awards

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Paddy Sweeney was judged to have delivered the Best TV match report and also received the Best TV feature story.

6PR dominates WA Football Media Awards

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Mark Readings was the star of the evening, securing both the Best Radio Commentator and the Geoff Christian Award.

Wildlings highlights the fluffy precision of Little Home Bakery in new campaign

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The work celebrates Little Home Bakery’s signature combination: “Soft ‘n fluffy….but with German precision."

The Brand Agency retains Kleenheat creative

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Kleenheat's Felicity Fawcett: "We’re delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with The Brand Agency."

Coca-Cola ranked #1 in Cubery’s Christmas Advertising Hall of Fame; Coles #2, Kmart #3

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With the festive ad season kicking into gear, creative effectiveness consultancy Cubery has revealed Australia’s...

Top Jobs: Seven West Media and Trilogy

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This newly created role bridges research, insights and strategy turning audience data into powerful commercial stories.

CBWA Q&A: The work that stood out – creatives share their top picks before the PADC Awards

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"'Cockatune' from Wildlings was great. Being married to an Enviro Scientist, I know that's a bloody hard brief and..."

Seven West Media names Toby Wiseman National Sales Manager for The Nightly

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Wiseman said: “It’s a real privilege to join The Nightly at such an exciting stage of its growth."

Bestads Best TV/Film of the Week: John Lewis’ ‘Where Love Lives’ via Saatchi & Saatchi, UK

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The film was chosen by this week's guest judge Robin Fitzgerald, CCO, BBDO Atlanta.

Seven West Media recognises Leo Mazzella from OMD as their Agency All-Stars winner

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Each month, the SWM agency team nominates individuals who demonstrate exceptional partnership, commitment...

Newsmaker: From agency to in-house purpose, why Tim Newton took the leap to St John WA

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I don’t miss timesheets. And I don’t say that in a flippant way, I genuinely think they are holding agencies back.

Nate Moore, Casey Dornan, Sophia Taylor and Chloe Leveridge-Smith join VML Perth

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Nate Moore joins as Associate Creative Director bringing 20 years of experience from agencies inducing BMF, M&C and Leo.

WA’s future ad talent gets an inside look at agency life through JumpStart 2025

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“It’s about showing students how exciting a career in advertising can be and connecting them directly with..."

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Robin Fitzgerald, Chief Creative Officer, BBDO Atlanta

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Chris Kyme’s Postcard from Hong Kong with an Aussie visitor: Music Mill’s Bruce Tweedie

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This is where the creativity comes in, and Bruce’s expertise. He’ll dig up tracks you didn’t know existed.

Anthologie awarded Best in Class for Policy Design at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards

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“Evidence for Impact is a policy framework designed to elevate investment in neglected disease R&D."

Paddy Sweeney and Natalia Cooper from 9News Perth to host 2025 RMHC WA Gala Ball

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This year’s sold-out event will take place on Saturday, November 29 at Crown Towers Ballroom...

Celtic Dog Creative launches debut kickstarter campaign for The Adventures of Twigley

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The new creative studio seeks $25K to fund a multi-sensory book and musical audiobook experience.

Seven West Media journalists take home 13 awards at the 2025 WA Media Awards

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The SWM team collected 13 awards across multiple categories, a testament to their commitment to quality reporting...

WAMA closes 2025 with wonderful, chaotic, ‘Great Debate’

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The winner was the negative team, who managed to convince us that the traditional agency model does indeed deliver...

West Coast Eagles team up with Allianz Australia

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The partnership will have a strong community focus, and as a first step, Allianz Australia and West Coast Eagles...

Wildlings launches playful new campaign for Little Home Bakery’s Gala gluten-free range

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The new work leans into the idea that if you want the perfect buns, sometimes you’ve got to work those glutes.

Perth Scorchers team up with Made You Look to bring the wild west to Karrinyup

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Designed and painted by Perth mural artist Adam Cicanese (@artbyrow), the fully artist-led concept allowed Adam to flex

Laura Nice named CEO of PHD Australia; Sian Whitnall becomes sole CEO of OMD Australia

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OMG Australia has announced internal CEO appointments at two of its agencies as it continues to build future-fit...

Refreshed Oasis Ball Committee announced: Save the date – Friday 15th May, 2026

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The 16-member team is divided into three specialised squads, each focused on specific areas, led by emerging senior...

Last chance to secure your spot at the 2025 PADC Skulls Awards – November 14 at Perth Mess Hall

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With only a limited number remaining, this is the final chance to secure your spot for the awards night at Perth Mess...

Perth Media and Delphi Advisory join forces to deliver AI-led media intelligence

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“There is no going back to 2024, everything changed this year,” says Rocchi.

Bestads Best TV / Film of the Week: ‘Catch Me If You Cannes’ via Zulu Alpha Kilo, Toronto

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Each week Bestads showcases standout global advertising work as reviewed by a top international creative...

Newsmaker: Ali Shabaz on his first four months at The Brand Agency and his mission to elevate creativity in Western Australia

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"I don’t think the quality of work has much to do with geography. Great work can come from anywhere."

Grill The Marketer’s final 2025 event hosts WA’s Champions of Change; Leigh Wood & Tess Palmyre

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“We’ve had an incredible year of guests, and the final instalment for ’25 is no exception! Can’t wait to host these..."

Dav Tabeshfar launches new in-house creative consultancy, Directer

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Creative 'Directers' will be matched to brands and their needs, offering creative direction, mentoring, recruitment...

Block launches ‘Retree’ campaign to drive tree replacement across Western Australia

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Developed in close collaboration with DWER, Retree unites two separate government programmes.

Chapter launches “Faraway, closer” brand platform for Kalbarri

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The launch campaign is designed to both drive visitation and attract investment, positioning Kalbarri as a must-stay...

Seen+Noted: John Lewis unveils 2025 Christmas film ‘Where Love Lives’ via Saatchi & Saatchi UK

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The 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis has arrived, inviting the UK to say what they truly feel through the...

Bloom Digital named Small Agency Of The Year – SEO in the 2025 Search Engine Land Awards

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After being recognised as a finalist in three categories, Bloom Digital was named Small Agency of the Year - SEO.

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Roisin Keown, Founder + ECD, The Brill Building, Ireland

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Leo named ANZ Regional Agency of the Year at LIA 2025; Motion Sickness takes out ANZ Indie Agency of the Year; Droga5 is ANZ Network of the Year; FINCH is ANZ Production Company of the Year

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Leo Australia has been named 2025 Australia & New Zealand Regional Agency of the Year at the 2025 LIA Awards.

Brands champion next generation of creatives: D&AD reveals briefs for 2026 New Blood Awards

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D&AD, the global non-profit championing excellence in design and commercial creativity, has today announced the...

Seen+Noted: Music Australia and Bureau of Everything rally Aussies to ‘Ausify Your Algo’ and flood feeds with local artists

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‘Ausify Your Algo’ is designed to appeal to the anti-establishment nature of Aussies.

Chapter serves up ‘Metaphor Muesli’ to offer a fresh take on brand-building education

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There are several levels of the presentation from ‘quick brekky’ to ‘morning brunch workshop’, so it can easily adapted.

North Metro TAFE lecturer embeds with Anthologie to strengthen industry connections

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Brendan Hibbert described the experience as “energising and deeply rewarding,” noting that the placement was designed...

STM marks 21st anniversary with month-long celebration and special editions

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Nat Locke, one of WA’s most beloved columnists and radio personalities, reflects on her connection with readers...

Pentanet redefines what great internet looks like in new work via 303 MullenLowe + Match & Wood

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Western Australia's homegrown internet service provider Pentanet has unveiled its new brand campaign 'Pentanet/Not'...

WA marketers gather for AMI panel: “Smarter Strategies for Leaner Times”

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The panel, led by moderator Paula Connell, included Kristina Green (HIF), Louisa Ross (Fortescue) and Simone Woodward...

“Catch me if you Cannes”: Zulu Alpha Kilo film shines a light on scam work in awards shows

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In an industry obsessed with awards, some will go to any lengths to win. Once again, Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K.) is...

Wildlings produces beastly charity track for Perth Wildlife Hospital

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The Perth Wildlife Hospital teamed up with Wildlings and Raz Studios to produce a fund-raising anthem with a difference.

Telstra shows ‘together builds better’ in next chapter of ‘wherever we go’ via +61 and BMEOF

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Telstra has launched the next chapter of the ‘wherever we go’ brand platform with a distinctive new integrated...

Bestads Best TV/Film of the Week: Save the Children’s ‘La Fiesta’ via FCB Newlink, Mexico

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The film was selected by this week's guest judge Jake Barrow, Chief Creative Officer, VML Czechia.

Perth is OK! welcomes Emma Genet + Teihla Clark

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Genet joins the team as Senior Account Manager after over four years at Carat, and will lead agency partnerships...

Paramount and UFC expand their exclusive broadcast partnership to Australia

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Paramount+ will become the exclusive home of all UFC events in the U.S. starting in 2026.

Singapore Airlines signs on as the official launch partner of ROAM by The Nightly

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Entries close on Monday, 3 November at 11:59pm AWST, with the winner drawn on Tuesday, 4 November at 10:15am AWST.

Australian Media in the Age of AI: Dentsu report unveils human truths driving local growth

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Dentsu has today launched its 2026 Media Trends report, Human Truths in the Algorithmic Era, revealing how three...

LIONS 2025 Global Rankings Report: Motion Sickness named #1 Pacific Agency; Bear Meets Eagle On Fire ranks in at #2; VML Australia #3

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Cannes Lions has released its 2025 Global Rankings and Creativity Reports, with Motion Sickness taking out the top...

Samantha Armytage visits Perth to promote Nine’s The Golden Bachelor

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Last night, local media, clients and partners were invited to an intimate sit-down dinner alongside the TV star.

PADC hosts ‘The Collaboration Effect’ panel with Media Tonic, News Corp and The Growth Distillery

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Guest keynote speaker Dan Krigstein, Director of The Growth Intelligence Centre and The Growth Distillery in Sydney...

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Jake Barrow, Chief Creative Officer, VML Czechia

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

We Are Social’s report reveals the cultural trends shaping sports fandom across APAC

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We Are Social, the socially-led creative agency, has released a new sports report, Winning Fans & Feeds in APAC...

Vale Piyush Pandey: The giant who gave Indian advertising its soul (and moustache)

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For decades, Piyush wasn’t just an advertising leader - he was the heartbeat of Indian creativity.

Longreach and Perth’s media industry tee off for Perron Institute at annual golf day

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Teams this year included Media Tonic, Southern Cross Austereo, ARN, QMS Media, Seven West Media, Kitchen Craftsmen...

Kitchen Warehouse teams up with (Eastern)Block and Nova for 60-day Christmas radio countdown

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At the heart of it all is Mary Prepmas, an AI-powered, impeccably mannered and faintly passive-aggressive seasonal...

John ‘Burgo’ Burgess returns to Perth’s 6iX

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“It’s a fantastic feeling to be returning to 6iX, a place where I’ve built so many great memories over the years."

Seen+Noted: Shania Twain and Tom Cardy team up with Uber Australia for a backseat banger “Can’t Do That If You’re Driving” via Special Australia

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Canadian country-pop icon Shania Twain and Australian comedian-musician Tom Cardy have teamed up with Uber Australia...

BMF’s Josie Fox and DDB’s Tom Lawrence named AWARD School National Co-Chairs for 2026

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Tim Newton, Creative Director at St John WA, will continue as AWARD School Head for WA in 2026.

Chapter launch new ‘Crafted for Courage’ brand platform for Frontline Fire & Rescue

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The ‘Crafted for Courage’ brand was launched at AFAC25 with a brand experience and display.

Likeable Creative welcomes Mark Nevin to the team as new Account Director

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He has also worked client-side at REA Group, Seven West Media & Singtel. After moving back to WA, Nevin joined Distl...

State of Social wins WA’s Best Congress or Conference at the 2025 Australian Event Awards

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The 2024 edition, themed Alchemy, welcomed over 800 delegates and more than 30 speakers.

Spikes Asia opens for 2026 awards submissions; launches Creative B2B Award

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Spikes Asia will also bring back a week celebrating creativity, networking and learning.

Bestads Best TV of the Week: Uber’s ‘In Good Time’ via Mother New York

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The film was selected by this week's guest judge Josephine Wallin Ankarstrand, Creative Director at NORD DDB, Stockholm.

Sport dominates online as 14 million Australians visit sports sites during AFL and NRL finals – Ipsos iris September data

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The over 40s spent 2.4 times more time consuming sports content online than those under 40, while the over 40s are...

Kantar report warns: Obsession with short-term marketing is killing long-term brand growth

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New APAC white paper reveals brands are paying the price for ignoring emotional connection and long-term brand equity.

Don’t miss out on tonight’s PADC-U-There networking event at Lawson Flats

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Come grab a drink at Lawson Flats and catch up on industry buzz as we count down to this year’s PADC Skulls Awards.

Wildlings and Carat WA unleash the unicorn for Gambling Awareness

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To show how perilous unicorn-chasing can be, Wildlings produced a suite of creative materials aimed specifically...

Ella-Jane Williams joins Unify from Match & Wood as new Client Director

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“Ella’s arrival supports the continued investment into high quality people which is the DNA of Unify."

Western Australian directing duo cowboys join Clockwork Films’ national roster

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“Clockwork has backed us since day one,” says cowboys. “They’ve given us the space to experiment and evolve, and now..."

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Josephine Wallin Ankarstrand, CD, NORD DDB, Stockholm

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Block wins multiple awards at the Australian Good Design Awards

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Block received a Gold Award for State Library of WA Branding in Communication Design: Branding & Identity.

Ear Science Institute Australia appoints Initiative as new media agency of record

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Paige English said: “This partnership means a lot to our team professionally and specially to me personally."

TABtouch launches its new social feature ‘Bet Loop’ via The Brand Agency

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The campaign, depicts a humorous office scenario where a seemingly ordinary punter, "Harry" is the office’s favourite...

WAMA brings back end of year debate: “Is the traditional agency model… out?”

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The panel will unpack if it’s time to pivot to working with expert teams in-house or through niche partnerships...

Star-studded Channel 7 Telethon 2025 breaks records with $90M raised

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WA family donations over the weekend eclipsed last year, setting a new record for the community.

Robert Irwin retains title as Australia’s most popular broadcast personality – Top Talent Index

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Rebecca Gibney has also come out strong in the Top Talent Report, making her debut in 2025 on the overall list at no. 4.

PADC announces next Commune event, The Collaboration Effect: When smart media meets great creative – this Thursday

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This Thursday - Dav Tabeshfar, Paige English and Vici Richardson will join Dan Krigstein on the panel.

Marguerite Jordaan joins Kitchen Warehouse as Social Media Manager

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During her time agency-side, she led creative and social strategies for prominent WA brands such as Kleenheat, RAC...

Seven West Media celebrates Emily Whyte from Carat as their latest Agency All-Stars winner

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“Over the past month, Emily has played a key role in bringing several outstanding campaigns to life."

SCA promotes Melissa Henville and Emma Fry to sales leadership roles

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Fry has returned to SCA following maternity leave and has been promoted to Head of Agency, having previously held...

Made You Look unveils new mural for P&N Bank and Wildcats’ NBL26 Indigenous Round

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The launch event, held on October 13 at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, drew a huge crowd as fans gathered to meet...

West Australian Ballet launches integrated 2026 season campaign with Hypnosis

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The campaign opens the doors to new audiences. It extends an invitation to all people to experience the magic of...

Inside the Room Where Creativity Gets Judged: Tanvi Shah’s Creative LIAisons Experience

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I was assigned to the TV & Cinema and Online Film categories, and over the course of the judging days, I watched...