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 -

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. 👉 #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 -

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:

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. #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 :

RT @AWARD_AuNz: Cannes Download kicks off Aug 13 in Sydney — with Nils Leonard, Mim Haysom, Dave Bowman, Esther Clerehan, Pip Smart & Aliso….

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 👉 #JumpStart #CreativeCareers

RT @AWARD_AuNz: “Today’s creatives aren’t just idea generators, they’re running a reputation-driven business within the business.” Julian S….

RT @AWARD_AuNz: Promoted fast but still winging it? AWARD Crash is the creative crash course you wish you had six months ago. Think soft sk….

RT @AWARD_AuNz: Creative heavyweight. Industry agitator. Founder of the fastest-growing ad startup ever. Nils Leonard headlines This Way Up….

As new buy now, pay later rules kick in, Afterpay has launched a major campaign highlighting its differences to credit cards. #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. #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. #thegrowthagenda @australian

Three months on from its merger Clemenger BBDO has a new leadership team and is ready for its new era. #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!)

In the age of transactionalism, creativity is becoming a short-term commodity at the expense of long-term brand building, writes Special Australia’s Celia Garforth. #thegrowthagenda @australian

Omnicom is poised to assume full ownership of Clemenger Group, as it prepares to launch an Oceania management structure with ex-Omnicom staffer Nick Garrett tipped to take the top role. #thegrowthagenda @australian

Clemenger Group chair Robert Morgan may be retiring from the ad industry but he remains a passionate advocate for the power of creativity and the need for great ideas. #thegrowthagenda @australian

Brands should be creating authentic relationships with Gen Z now as this financially savvy generation grows into their wealth, according to Pinterest’s Xanthe Wells #thegrowthagenda @australian