Publisher and Editor Martin Trevaskis retires after 21 years with Campaign Brief WA
After 21 years at Campaign Brief WA, including the last five as the publisher and editor, Martin Trevaskis has decided to retire.
Martin has been considering retiring for some time but only set a date for it recently. “It’s time!” is his short and sweet statement.
Martin joined Campaign Brief WA in 1999 after four years of freelance writing for the magazine (see story below). Previously he had worked in the account service departments at many of Perth’s top ad agencies of the time, including JMA O&M, Mojo, DMB&B and Bowtell Clarke & Yole. Martin first joined the industry in 1986 after graduating as an Advertising Federation of Australia (AFA) Trainee.
His contribution to the success of Campaign Brief has been immense and he has always been a great supporter and promoter of the local Western Australian industry.
The Perth mag and website comes back under the Campaign Brief Australia/Asia umbrella with Kim Shaw and Michael Lynch as co-publishers.
Please continue to send press releases, opinion pieces, editorial contributions and queries, Christmas party photos etc to Kim – kim@campaignbrief.com
Advertising queries can be directed to Kaye Guthrie Adonis – kaye@campaignbrief.com
Accounts and admin queries can be directed to Mina Scarfo – perth@campaignbrief.com
31 Comments
Sorry to see you go, Marty…it’s been an absolute hoot! đ
Well done Martin and your retirement is well deserved. You always made me feel so welcome in the industry – especially when I returned to Perth. Let me know if you’re up for a beer – I will always make time to have a few cheeky ones with you.
Good Job â great stories, robust conversations, supportive banter, Oasis Buddy and sharp photographer â well done on 21 Years â look forward to catching up soon đ
Martin, you have been a huge part of this industry for as long as I can remember and all that time you have always been one of the good ones. Kerry and I will miss you a lot (and your dapper dress sense!). Happy trails.
Great memories of the crazy days at JMA O&M.
Enjoy retirement.
Thanks for all your support over the years mate.
All the best for the future Martin and thanks for all your support over the years.
I’m looking forward to our catch up next year!
Martin, I will always remember you for making time to have a coffee with me, which led to a role at The Shorter Group. And that led to a variety of freelance jobs. Thank you and all the best – I can recommend retirement!
Marty, it says a lot about you that you didn’t take the opportunity to write one last article about what a good bloke you are. Many others wouldn’t have been so humble. Congratulations and good luck.
Marty! Worked with you at Mojo MDA and BCY…but the best time has been working you on the Oasis committee. Your dedication, passion and knowledge has been invaluable to me. Thank you so very much. Am really going to miss having you as my sounding board, but I hope that you, Donna and I can continue to catch up for a beer/wine or three when possible. I know Yvonne and Guy will miss you too!
Congratulations on a wonderful career Martin. It’s definitely the end of an era, your presence in the industry will be very much missed. Looking forward to a long lunch in the new year.
A massive chunk of the industry now missing. From Legendary Lunches to Young Bloodâs band nights, your presence made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Whatever youâre now doing, I hope itâs rewarding. You deserve it!
Congrats on a stellar innings Marty. Thanks for your support of we production companies and directors over the years. Now how about a legendary CB legends lunch so we can all raise a glass in your honour? Cheers and enjoy the next adventure mate.
Martin, thank you for your service to the WA industry. For many years you have been the consciousness of WA industry, always willing to bring another opinion to the table. Thank you for championing creativity and giving WA creativity a platform to be celebrated. From the words of a great adman – onwards and upwards.
Martin, I’ll always remember with fondness my university days with you as my tutor. You’ve contributed to our industry on so many fronts over the years and should be incredibly proud. Enjoy the well deserved retirement.
Congratulations Martin on all that you’ve achieved with Campaign Brief. And a special thanks for welcoming market research content and providers to share their perspectives. All the best!
Congratulations on 21 years of brilliant work, Martin. Your intellectual approach and balanced reporting has been highly valued and will be sorely missed. Enjoy the years ahead.
Thanks for all youâve given Martin. As a constant in the industry, an insightful commentator and an important supporter of Oasis since itâs inception, you will be remembered for your huge contribution. See you soon for a beer.
All the best.
Martin has a generous laugh and a rare ability to see the good in others.
This and his as uncommon selflessness, fairness, clear thinking and dispassionate pursuit of the truth enabled him to make a career of giving our industry a far better reputation than it could otherwise have earned.
His only grave underestimation of talent, professionalism and worth was of his own.
Dear Martin,
Thanks for everything you have done for advertising in WA. Your championing of the industry has had a huge impact and your contributions are greatly appreciated. I know from working together on Oasis how much you have given personally and professionaly, you will leave a great legacy and big hole.
Enjoy the next chapter and thanks again.
Adam
Fly high Martin! Thanks for all your highly valued support and calm counsel.
Thankyou everyone. I have been overwhelmed by your very kind and incredibly generous comments here and on âthe book of facesâ, as well as emails, texts and phone calls.
It has been my great pleasure and an absolute joy to work with you all over the past two+ decades. I bear witness to the old saying âtime flies when youâre having funâ because those years have zipped past at light-speed.
This has been an especially tough year and I salute you all for getting through it with positive spirit, hard work and good humour. Best wishes for a much brighter 2021 and beyond.
Hi Martin, sorry Iâm late to the party, but as the only editor to have ever been brave enough to publish my cartoons, you will always hold a special place in my heart, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Glenn
Cheers Martin for all your support, from budding student to my first years in industry.
Well done Martin, best of luck with the next chapter.
Congratulation Martin, on your retirement, a stellar career and being a genuinely nice bloke. Always enjoyed catching up with you over the last twenty-odd years. Hopefully we’ll catch up again at the odd industry soirĂ©e.
Congrats, Martin. A fine innings and huge contribution to the industry. All the best.
Thankyou Glenn, Stefan, Declan, Steve and Dean for your kind words. They are very much appreciated.
What a spectacular career!
Congratulations Marty, I always appreciated your support over the years! (And the odd legendary lunch)
Hereâs to you and the next adventures you embark on!
Thanks JB. Always been a pleasure.