AWARD Awards Call for Entries...how hungry are you?
Entries are now open for the 37th AWARD Awards, recognising the finest creative minds from Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. The deadline for entries is 30th October, with late entries accepted up until Monday 9th November, with an incurred late fee. If you're hungry for more information see categories, entry details and this year's film here.
The big changes in the evaluation landscape
Peter Field and Les Binet, authors of several influential IPA publications on evaluation and measurement, explore the big changes in the evaluation landscape and what the IPA Eff Test will cover as the global industry qualification for effectiveness measurement. Watch the conversations. The online qualification, IPA Eff Test, is now open for enrollments in Australia, with the exam set for early 2016. MORE
2016 Graduate Program now recruiting!
Running for more than 35 years, our graduate program is widely recognised and highly competitive. Attracting high volumes of Australian graduates each year, the program helps agencies recruit and train new talent through a structured professional development plan which now also involves the internationally certified IPA Foundation Certificate. Want to get your agency involved? Hear what some of this year's grads had to say.
Youngbloods pitch on Gruen
Youngbloods from QLD and WA went head to head on last week's Gruen Transfer, pitching campaigns for the Australian Electoral Commission to restore our faith in politicians. Behind the scenes interviews and both ads can be viewed below. Great work from both! Congratulations to Youngbloods WA who won the judges' vote! Youngbloods QLD |Youngbloods WA| Full Episode
AWARD's pecha kucha challenge
Last time we shared the first two pecha kucha presentations given at this year's Semi-Permanent festival by AWARD representatives, Warren Brown and Linda Jukic. This time we hear from Rebecca Carrasco (Clemenger BBDO) and Ashadi Hopper (Lowe Profero) who explore the future of commercial creativity in 20 slides, with just 20 seconds for each.
Are you the next Planning Idol?
It only comes around every two years so don't miss your chance to enter the APG Planning Idol competition. Generating bright ideas for good, APG is teaming up with ReachOut.com to deliver this year's brief, assisting young people in the positive development of their mental health and well-being by targeting parents. Entries due 15 OctoberMORE
Is sex appropriate in advertising?
How much is too much when it comes to sex in advertising? The Advertising Standards Bureau shares some tips to remember when considering using sex or nudity in advertising.MORE
PRC: A Conversation with Kate McGrath and Tim Fisher
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