After a false start and many ongoing barriers, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were a standout. There were many ‘firsts’ at these games. This made them memorable and didn’t stop sponsors and advertisers from getting...
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The ads that scored a gold medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Why Australia needs to step up their game on vaccine commercials compared to NZ, UK and US
There have been a lot of opinions thrown around about Australia’s Vaccination Campaign and what Australia should be doing to convince people to get the jab. But for all the publicity, we haven’t seen a lot of...
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What is Worse – Wearout or Under Exposure?
So, I have a tough question for you. Is your ad REALLY worn out? Or are you just bored with it?
If there is just one piece of advice I could share with marketers about their advertising, it is to STOP changing...
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Make them laugh and they will love you forever – 5 tips on how to get humour right
Last week I was asked by one of our clients whether they should consider using more humour in their advertising. They were unsure, because as a large Australian business, they have an important job to serve the community, but...
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The 2021 Ad Bowl winners are...!!!
The most exciting time in the advertising year has come! Super Bowl Insights are in and what an unprecedented year it has been.
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Super Bowl - Super Ads
I measure the impact of ads. It’s my thing and I love it. So Monday was my favourite day of the year. Nope, it was not Christmas or my birthday – I love Super Bowl. Not the game so much – just the ads.
Me,...
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Pre-Super Bowl 2021
It is just ONE WEEK until the most exciting day of the advertising calendar – SUPER BOWL! And we are expecting this year to be ESPECIALLY INTERESTING!
Ok, so let’s get the facts of the game out of the way, so we...
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Make Lamb, Not Walls…..A Timely Reminder
Each year we look forward to the launch of Meat & Live Stock Australia’s (MLA) iconic Lamb ads. And this year was no exception. It is always a question of how this year’s ad could possibly outshine the last.
For...
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Australia Day - We’re All Part of the Story, But We Don’t All Share the Same Opinion
Love it or Hate it? This year’s Australia Day ad “We’re all part of the story” has aired amid growing controversy and media debate. But what do regular Australians think about it?
The controversial ad still...
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Tourism Australia hits again
Spring is here! And now it is time for many Australians to tentatively edge out of enforced hibernation and start planning holidays again. Perfectly timed, Tourism Australia (TA) is back on the air with a...
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We want Strong branding…but hold the brand name!
This week the Commonwealth Bank launched its new brand campaign with a 60s TVC. But you will need to pay close attention to work out that it is for CBA – it doesn’t have it written anywhere on the ad. Nope, not even at...
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Star goes Starkers for RM Williams – effective use of celebrities in advertising
Ok, so I think I have a new favourite ad. Move over Chris Hemsworth. Move over George Clooney. My world was made just a little bit better this week with the new R.M. Williams ad featuring 2008’s Sexiest Man Alive,...