Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in the Australian and New Zealand creative industries.


Steve Jobs inducted to the One Club Creative Hall of Fame

Steve Jobs

The One Club for Art and Copy will this month induct the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, as well as advertising creative Paula Green and director/producer Joe Pykta into its Creative Hall of Fame.

Photo for freedom

A not for profit photographic exhibition running as part of Melbourne's St. Kilda Festival in February aims to raise public awareness of child slavery.

AFTRS students' video goes viral

A film campaign by four students at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School has proved a national success, attracting millions of viewers.

The Communications Council announces 'Circus' speakers

Faris Yakob

Top international creatives from World Vision, R/GA, Gatorade, MDC and Jurlique will be among the speakers at The Communications Council's 2012 Circus Festival.

Ogilvy's digital agency to launch in Sydney

Andrew Baxter

DTDigital – one of Australia's biggest digital agencies – will set up for business in Sydney in January.

Hulsbosch creates an inspiring report for Taronga

Brand agency Hulsbosch has turned Taronga Conservation Society Australia's annual report into a colourful and inspiring document.

@radical.media seeks out Mr Hide

Top director Mr Hide has signed to @radical.media for Australia and worldwide commercial representation (excluding Japan and China).

Michael Conrad and Donald Gunn to judge NYF's International Advertising Awards

Michael Conrad and Donald Gunn

Two big names in the world of advertising have confirmed they will be on the executive jury for the New York Festivals' International Advertising Awards next year.

Creative crowdsourcing under fire

Australian Creative's recent print issue contains a short piece about 99designs - a creative crowdsourcing initiative. It stirred a number of creatives to comment in response on the legitimacy of such structures.

Oliver Maisey joins McCann Sydney as creative director

John Mescall and Oliver Maisey

McCann Worldgroup Sydney has appointed award-winning creative Oliver Maisey as its new creative director.

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Six Australian finalists in SXSW Interactive Awards

Keynote speaker Baratunde Thurston is a politically-active, technology-loving comedian who  co-founded the black political blog, Jack and Jill Politics and serves as Director of Digital for The Onion.  Barack Obama called him "someone I need to know." His first book, How To Be Black, will be published in February 2012 by Harper Collins.

Six Australian projects are finalists in the SXSW Interactive Awards 2012. In its 15th year the awards identify the best new digital works from around the world including mobile and tablet apps, websites, kiosks and installations.