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Cannes Download brings the world’s best creativity to Perth

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Curated by Dave Bowman, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe ANZ and 2025 Cannes Lions juror, the Perth session...

Dean ‘Clairsy’ Clairs departs 96FM breakfast

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Clairsy has spent the past four and a half years co-hosting Clairsy & Lisa on Breakfast.

The Marketing Club and SMK launch new digital training partnership to upskill marketers

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The Marketing Club (TMC), a grassroots community reshaping how marketers connect, has joined forces with digital...

Telstra unleashes Steve Buscemi as an evil intergalactic Emperor in new network security campaign via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire with +61

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Telstra launches new network security campaign starring Steve Buscemi, via Bear Meets Eagle On Fire with +61

Entries now open for Flickerfest + Specsavers’ ‘Should’ve Gone to Specsavers’ TVC competition

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The brief is simple; filmmakers across the country are invited to deliver a completed 30s Should've Gone to Spec...

FROM THE VAULT: 45 Years today (8 August 1980)

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The station promoted local bands, and live music concerts. It also refused to broadcast ‘yell and sell’ commercials.

Plastic Change urges World Leaders to think with their d*cks (to save their balls) in cheeky campaign via Worth Your While + Glue Society

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New campaign created by Worth Your While with Glue Society, and shot by renowned photographer Derek Henderson.

ANZ takes media account to pitch across Australia and New Zealand

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ANZ will be reviewing its media agency partnership across Australia and New Zealand.

Celebrating AWARD School 2025’s WA finalists

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NEW PHOTOS ADDED - A huge congratulations to the entire class of 2025: Cody Bell, Corey Battersby, Isaac Lo, Kate...

Michelle Testa named a finalist in the 2025 B&T Women in Media Awards

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There's also a People's Choice Award and Testa is the only nominee from Perth.

Bestads Best of the Week: Deutsche Telekom’s ‘Can’t Catch Me’ via INGO Stockholm

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The ad was selected by this week's guest judge Theo Gibson, Executive Creative Director at JOAN, New York.

Cancer Council WA spills the beans on Aussies not eating enough legumes via new Berlin work

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Poor diet remains the third biggest contributor to disease in Australia...

IAA BIG IDEA 2025 Student Challenge: Telstra named client partner – expressions of interest registration closes tomorrow Friday 8 August

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The International Advertising Association (IAA) has launched IAA 'Big Idea' 2025 announcing Telstra, Grand Prix...

Former Google marketer Ben Drew launches Chicken Dinner, a new growth marketing agency

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Drew founded Seasons, which he grew to become one of Western Australia’s largest festival brands.

MyPlace extends sponsorship to include West Coast Eagles AFLW team

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MyPlace branding will feature on key media assets including the AFLW media polo and the media wall, enhancing...

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Theo Gibson, Executive Creative Director, JOAN, New York

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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...

Top Jobs: Perth is OK!, Cancer Council WA and Seven West Media

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Join our team as a Donor Development Coordinator and drive engagement and stewardship across the donor journey.

7NEWS rolls out Nationwide ‘Connecting You’ brand push anchored in trust and relevance

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The campaign features emotional reflections from the 7NEWS anchors and senior correspondents representing each state...

Unify wins Mira Residential and NewTechWood

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"It’s clear we’ve found a partner who’s in it with us for the long haul.”

AFL Legend and 9News Perth presenter Matthew Pavlich bound for Sydney

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The former Fremantle Dockers Captain will replace Tom Harley who is departing the Swans after five years as CEO...

Digital Loop celebrates Student Edge joining forces with Year13 — strengthening youth engagement and opportunity across Australia

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Digital Loop, who represents both Student Edge and Year13 sees this merger as a game-changer for brands, government...

Dentsu appoints Rob Harvey as new CEO, ANZ

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Harvey joined dentsu Aotearoa in 2011 as Managing Director, Media and has been CEO of the New Zealand market since 2013.

Brendan Marshall takes out top spot in WA’s AWARD School: Robert Nowland and Aisha Runowanda place second and third

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Mathilda Grinling, Tate Crowley, Amelia Fynes-Clinton, Hayley Riessen, Brendan Marshall now vying for top honours.

IAB report reveals digital advertisers sharpening data strategies amid privacy reform and AI shift

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Australian digital advertisers are evolving their data practices in response to increased privacy regulation, signal...

Applications now open for JumpStart grad program in WA: Apply by 24 August

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Applications close 24 August 2025. The free Jumpstart grad program kicks off with a event on 4 September.

The US campaign continues to unite the Kimberley community against abuse

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Following its successful launch in December 2024, the US Campaign is now entering Stage Two, with new television...

Tourism Australia launches global blockbuster sequel to ‘Come and say G’day’ via Droga5 ANZ

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Tourism Australia is embarking on the next stage of its globally successful 'Come and say G’day' campaign with the...

Entries now open for 2025 AiMCO Awards

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Early-bird entries close at 4pm on September 25. Standard entries close at 4pm on October 2.

Sir John Hegarty launches new white paper ‘Creativity: The Last True Differentiator’

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Creativity: The Last True Differentiator, features insights from global leaders and industry experts.

Budget Direct enters the man cave to reveal $1.5 billion reason to quote them first in latest campaign via 303 MullenLowe, Sydney

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In the latest instalment of Budget Direct’s Insurance Solved campaign, Budget Direct via 303 MullenLowe Sydney.

LIA final entry deadline: Thursday September 4

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All entrants must be registered by Friday, 29 August.

Anthologie doubles down on health impact with strategic appointment of Richard Macliver

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Macliver brings extensive experience in health innovation, systems thinking, and funding healthcare research.

Deadline approaching: enter the PADC 2025 Skulls Awards by Sunday, 3rd August

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Standard entries close on Sunday, 3rd August. Late entries will be accepted until the 8th August, late fee applies.

Mother London teams up with Aussie director Steve Rogers on bold musical spot for Coinbase

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Australian director Steve Rogers has directed a new musical theatre-led campaign 'Everything Is Fine' for Coinbase.

Top Jobs: Cancer Council WA, Perth is OK!, Wildlings, Seven West Media and Pathfinder Marketing

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Wildlings are looking for a full-time Graphic Designer – someone who lives and breathes design, thrives on ideas...

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Elena Knox, Executive Creative Director, New York – AT Creative takes out Best of the Week in Print

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"I found the Simon Westlake Photography print ad to be compelling. There’s a lot of work emerging around AI vs the..."

Seven hits new high in Regional WA ratings

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“This is a result we’re incredibly proud of. It’s a testament to our unbeatable content mix..."

Christien de Garis set to return to the Seven Network as Perth News Director

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de Garis returns to 7NEWS Perth in October to lead the newsroom.

Matt Dickson joins SCA from Nine Entertainment as WA Commercial Strategy Leader

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Returning to SCA, Dickson brings extensive media experience and a proven track record of driving strategic outcomes...

Bestads Best of the Week: 7-Eleven’s ‘Tongue-toos’ via Mischief @ No Fixed Address, New York

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The ad was selected by this week's guest judge Elena Knox, an Executive Creative Director based in New York.

True North asks Australians to rethink what they know about their own backyard in new campaign via Today the Brave

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Cruise company True North has launched its new campaign 'Not the Coast You Know' via Today the Brave.

Simon Westlake and AT Creative launch AI vs SI EYE to champion the human touch in photography

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“This isn’t about dismissing AI,” Westlake added. “It’s a powerful tool and it has its place. But real photography..."

Former The Brand Agency ECD Marcus Tesoriero launches new Sydney-based creative and Ai-powered film production company AiCandy

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AiCandy’s mission is to harness the full capabilities of Ai to make impossible ideas, possible. Whether agencies present

New Stan Sport Original Series Before the Roar explores the legacy of the Lions Tour

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Hosted by former Wallaroo and Western Force star Sera Naiqama, Before the Roar is a short-form series of eight...

Bonfire says goodbye to iconic Thomas Street billboard for sharper client targeting

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Instead of a single static site, Bonfire has launched a new digital out-of-home campaign with placements near key...

Berlin welcomes Kate Kenyon as Senior Account Director following UK return to Australia

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Kenyon joins Berlin after stints at Droga5, Uncommon and Don’t Panic, where she helped deliver standout...

Seven West Media hosts exclusive opening night event for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

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Set within The Studio at Crown, the elegant pre-show event brought the magic of the tale to life, with guests from...

Strategy in the spotlight: Tim Woodsmith shares insights at July’s Grill The Marketer event

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Woodsmith spoke about re-positioning NRMA from an insurance company, to a help company and the effects that had...

Hard Ball Gets named highest ranking WA produced sports podcast

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“We’re incredibly proud to see it leading the way for WA in such a competitive space,” Stewart said.

East coast independent creative agency Hopeful Monsters expands to Perth

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Since its launch in 2023, Hopeful Monsters has welcomed global clients including Club Med, NFL, and ResMed...

WAMA celebrates partnerships powering WA’s marketing community at annual sponsor’s lunch

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WAMA gathered 30 sponsors and marketing peers to celebrate a successful year gone by, and look ahead to what’s next.

Brent Smart unpacks Telstra’s brand shift on latest episode of On Strategy Showcase podcast

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Smart unpacks Telstra’s transformation into a creatively ambitious brand delivering business results...

Tiny Disco launches Disco Deeds offering a free campaign worth up to $35k for a not-for-profit

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Disco Deeds is open to all NFPs across Australia via application through Melbourne-based creative agency, Tiny Disco.

NYF Health Opens 2025 Awards with Allison Ceraso and Kathleen Nanda at Helm of Executive Juries – Early Bird Deadline Thursday Sept 15

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NYF Health expands with new categories and the 2025 call for entries campaign via The Bloc.

Rooftop Movies delivers a blockbuster season and strong community impact

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“Rooftop Movies contributed to our year-round programming success, bringing high-quality cinematic and live..."

Coca-Cola and Star Wars unite to celebrate connection in global campaign via WPP Open X

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Coca-Cola and Disney have teamed up to launch a limited-edition “Coca-Cola x Star Wars: Refresh Your Galaxy”...

Bonfire’s Chelsea Craddock and Brodie McMaster earn finalist honours from Google

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Winners will be announced on 31 July 2025 at Google's Sydney HQ...

Beyond the Brief: How Richards Rose Let AC/DC’s Anthem Drive the Mitsubishi Outlander Story

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For more than 45 years, Aussies have affectionately tweaked the lyrics to sing, “it’s a long way to the shop...

Amazon Books invites readers to ‘Bring a Book to Life’ in new campaign via Droga5 London ~ helmed by Aussie expat Tara Ford + director Steve Rogers

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Droga5 London, part of Accenture Song, has launched a new global 360 brand campaign for Amazon Books and Kindle...

AWARD School announces world-class Super Jury to select 2025 national top student

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The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has announced the lineup of international ‘Super Jurors’ who will...

The Experts Podcast: One month on Chris Bendall reflects on the end of The Project

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What happened in the end? Was it a surprise that The Project finished so quickly?

Media and Clients Join Nine Perth for exclusive lunch with The Block’s Scott Cam

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The Block returns this Sunday at 7pm, then continues Mondays to Wednesdays at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Seven West Media names Match & Wood’s Graycen Hannan as Agency All-Star winner for June

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Each month, the SWM agency team nominate exceptional agency partners who demonstrate a commitment to excellence...

Top Jobs: Cancer Council WA, Perth is OK!, Wildlings, Seven West Media and Pathfinder Marketing

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Love shaping ideas, crafting striking visuals, and solving problems with design? You might just be our person.

Cannes Grand Prix winners, creative chaos and insights: New sessions revealed for This Way Up

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Two of the most talked-about campaigns of 2025 — Make New Zealand the Best Place in the World to Have Herpes and...

Bestads Best of the Week: DiDi’s ‘Yes, I DiDi’ via Sunday Gravy, Australia

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The spot was selected by this week's guest judge Hunter Fine, Group Creative Director, Mischief, New York.

Update your FREE Bestads Profile with these 4 simple steps and stay ahead in the industry

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To ensure your profile is up to date and accurately reflects your work, please follow these simple steps...

WA Museum Boola Bardip and 303 MullenLowe launch Chinese Terracotta Warriors campaign

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The campaign features bespoke illustrations and static assets brought to life through animation.

96FM holds on to #1 in Perth despite ratings dip: Mix 94.5 and Triple M gain ground

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Mix 94.5 had a strong result, climbing to #2 overall with a 12.4% share (up 0.7%).

Nine’s Scott Cam in Perth to launch The Block’s 21st series at Lola Underground

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Hosted by 9News Perth’s Tracy Vo, over 60 guests were treated to a sneak peek of the highly anticipated new series...

The Marketer picks up Australian Marketing Institute finalist – Not For Profit Marketing

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The award winners will be announced at an event in Sydney on the 15th of August at The Ivy.

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Hunter Fine, Group Creative Director, Mischief, New York

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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...

Game on: nearly 17 million Australians played online games in June, as online gaming use continues to grow – Ipsos iris data

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The use of online games has continued to steadily grow nationwide over the past year, up 3.9%.

Nick Garrett named CEO of newly-formed Omnicom Advertising Group Oceania

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After months of industry speculation, Nick Garrett has officially been appointed CEO of Omnicom Advertising Group...

VALE NEIL TURNER

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A pioneer designer, the industry owes much to Neil who passed away last Sunday, aged 75.

Bloom Digital named finalist at the 2025 AMI Awards for the second consecutive year

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Other Western Australian companies to make the finalists list include The Perth Mint, Tourism WA, City of Subiaco...

AWARD School to host free online masterclass with BMEOF’s Micah Walker: ‘Break Into Creative with Confidence’ on Tuesday 26 Aug, 6–7pm AEST

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AWARD School is hosting a free one-hour masterclass on 26 August with Micah Walker, Cannes Grand Prix-winning...

Finalists announced for 2025 Australian Effie Awards led by Droga5, BMF and Clemenger BBDO

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Advertising Council Australia has today announced 111 finalists for this year’s Australian Effie Awards, representing...

Perth’s Bang Digital takes Bronze in the second annual IMAA 2025 Pitch-Chella Competition

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Up-and-coming talent from independent media agencies Alpha Digital, Assembled Media and Bang Digital have today been...

More local talent joins the SOS25 lineup

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Will Bal, Account Director at Bonfire, will deliver a high-impact session exploring the implications of Google’s soon...

Aussie director Kim Gehrig and NZ-founded agency Special US score Emmy nominations

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The 77th Emmy Awards have announced the six contenders for Outstanding Commercial, with this year’s shortlist...

AWARD School Grad Night 2025: celebrate WA’s rising creative stars

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Tickets are limited to five per agency and close at 5:00pm on Friday 25 July.

AiMCO to host body image webinar with Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager

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Australian of the Year 2023, Taryn Brumfitt and body image expert Dr Zali Yager are set to share their insights in a...

Humour and consistency lead the way in NZ’s Favourite Ads – Tina from Turner’s ranked #1

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Long-running storytelling and humour are driving deeper audience connections, according to TRA’s latest New Zealand’s...

Seven West Media WA maintains market leadership across TV, Print and Digital in 2025

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Sport remains a major drawcard, with Seven’s AFL coverage reaching more than 1.6 million Western Australians so far...

Top Jobs: Wildlings, Seven West Media and Pathfinder Marketing

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Wildlings are on the hunt for a full-time Graphic Designer – someone who lives and breathes design, thrives on ideas...

Bestads Best of the Week Reviewed by Samira Ansari, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy New York

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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...

How to connect in an era of anti-social media, with brand mastermind Eugene Healey at SOS25

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Healey joins ex-BBC and Bluey strategist Kate O’Connor and the Empire State Building’s Tyler O’Day on Day One.

Bestads Best TV of the Week: CANAL+’s ‘R0_B0+’ via BETC Paris

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"We are seeing so much commentary on and about AI. In true Canal Plus fashion, they hit the nail on the head: 'I saw so

Telstra ‘Wherever We Go’ tops Cubery’s Ranking of Australia’s Most Unforgettable Ads in Q2, 2025

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Cubery, a specialist creative effectiveness consultancy, is today launching a quarterly ranking of the country’s most...