@LeonardoAi_ has launched the Leonardo Imagination Fund, providing $50,000 across five projects to support creators pushing the boundaries of creativity across film, photography, design and more. Apply by October 17 👉 https://t.co/pErTXXqbiF

Are you a rising star in media, marketing, digital, film, or PR who’s 30 or under? The 2026 Young Lions Australia Comp is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to showcase your creativity & represent 🇦🇺 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. Register: https://t.co/iYzxjb1Qt5

Have your say: Draft Industry #AI Guidelines are out. Help shape how our industry innovates responsibly while protecting consumers + creativity. Feedback open till 31 Oct 👉 https://t.co/cXvP2bIenF

Jury nominations for Spikes Asia and Cannes Lions 2026 close tomorrow, 5pm AEST. We’re calling on leaders across advertising, media, marketing, design + more to help judge the best creative work from around the world. Details: https://t.co/HYkNriZDiM #CannesLions #SpikesAsia

Oliver Ward, MD of Team X (@Omnicom) ANZ, is leading AdSchool's online Manager Fundamentals course this Sept. Learn how to lead people, drive performance and navigate change — straight from a connected marketing + client specialist - https://t.co/f6KwWfpMrU #AdSchool

Behind every brave idea is someone who fought for it. AdSchool facilitator Belinda Drew, Chief Client Officer at @Droga5 ANZ, says account leaders play an unseen role in fostering creative success - a stabilising force that protects & advances bold ideas - https://t.co/qq1Vmff9uj

It starts with insight. Core Strategic Planning with VML's Alison Tilling starts Oct 2. Learn how to uncover insights that sharpen strategy, creative & leadership. Part-time. Practical. Career-changing. 👉 https://t.co/aM1LB2q3P2 #AdSchoolEffect #Strategy #NextStopLeader

Confidence, strategy and clarity is what separates agency leaders who thrive from those who stall. CEOs Kirsty Muddle and Chris Howatson say self-doubt, not lack of talent, is what’s holding the industry back. Read on @AdNews - https://t.co/C021tiAVNm

2025 Effie Award finalists have been announced with @droga5 ANZ, @BMFAustralia , and @clemengerBBDO leading the pack for the most finalist entries. VML, M&CSaatchi and more tail close behind. Good luck to all! Check it out here: https://t.co/IR7uapLehL

Protein is no longer just for fitness fanatics, the explosion of protein-rich foods and drinks has unleashed a wave of product innovation. Bega has dived on board, bulking up its high-protein dairy products as it readies to grow. https://t.co/fVnZSXagrR #thegrowthagenda

As the amount of information available to marketers continues to grow, the crucial importance of strategy as an organisation’s north star is more valuable than ever, writes Lilian Sor, Chief Strategy Officer at Howatson+Company : https://t.co/e3QUNeY45g

Cannes Download kicks off Aug 13 in Sydney — with Nils Leonard, Mim Haysom, Dave Bowman, Esther Clerehan, Pip Smart & Alison Tilling joining all-star panels across the national tour (Melb, Bris, Ade & Perth) - https://t.co/deSWlYUuxN #thiswayUp

Jumpstart, WA's industry graduate program, kicks off on August 4. If you know any young guns who are keen to get their foot in the door of advertising, marketing or media — no experience needed — point them this way 👉 https://t.co/DRWMG5g9Dy #JumpStart #CreativeCareers

“Today’s creatives aren’t just idea generators, they’re running a reputation-driven business within the business.” Julian Schreiber (@SpecialGroupAus) unpacks the real skills behind the job (and how we’re finally teaching them) - https://t.co/blCEjSGqwU #SoftSkillsHardTruths

Promoted fast but still winging it? AWARD Crash is the creative crash course you wish you had six months ago. Think soft skills, sharp mentors, zero BS, and a faster path to leadership. Curated and led by some of the industry's top creatives 👉 https://t.co/A7xtdp1eld #AWARD

Creative heavyweight. Industry agitator. Founder of the fastest-growing ad startup ever. Nils Leonard headlines This Way Up 2025, & if bold ideas, brand-building & the future of creativity matter to you, you’ll want to be in the room. Tix on sale 👉 https://t.co/3b36elRxVd

As new buy now, pay later rules kick in, Afterpay has launched a major campaign highlighting its differences to credit cards. https://t.co/PweUbq2IQg #thegrowthagenda The Australian

Digital bank Up is on a mission to make banking more social for Gen Z and help the 60 per cent of young people who find it more awkward to talk about money than politics or sex. https://t.co/voYjyCnWbu #thegrowthagenda @australian

Humour, impact and AI were everywhere at this year’s Cannes Lions – as was Telstra after the brand collected a load of medals in the film category. https://t.co/qZPy4JRY3K #thegrowthagenda @australian

Three months on from its merger Clemenger BBDO has a new leadership team and is ready for its new era. https://t.co/fu8fUjwEpl #thegrowthagenda @australian

A big week for Aussie creativity at Cannes so far. Here’s a snapshot of some of the winners and work hauling home Gold, Silver & Bronze medals. Congrats to #BearMeetsEagleOnFire, #revolver @vml_global #Supermassive , #Finch, #DDB and more. Bring on day four (and even more!)