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


Who has the power?

Kyle Sandilands

Ok. Sorry, I’ve evaded this for long enough but I just can’t help myself any longer. Kyle Sandilands is your classic car crash. Love him or hate him it’s hard to look away or ignore the latest sensationalist headline. I’ve avoided weighing in on this issue because frankly, I hate giving him air space of any kind.

Digitalpress launches 'just your type'

Digitalpress recently launched 'just your type' - a typographic project curated by the digital print specialist featuring a selection of Sydney's leading designers.

Sixty40 explains the National Broadband Network for NBN Co.

NBN Co has released a series of 90 second Explainer ads created by Sixty40 to clarify the National Broadband Network for consumers.

Michael Raso jumps to Ogilvy & Mather Sydney

Michael Raso

Ogilvy & Mather, Sydney have announced the appoinment of Michael Raso as group creative director and head of art.

Imagination unveils New Year's Eve extravaganza

Two major announcements have today further unveiled the creative concepts by Imagination for Sydney City's New Year's Eve events.

Creative trends 2012: A Round Table extract

Adam Ferrier - founding partner Naked Communications

The Round Table question in the 2011 Annual Issue of Australian Creative is "What will be the strongest and most influential trend in 2012?" In this extract, Adam Ferrier, founder of Naked Communications and a consumer psychologist says it's about letting go and senior creative at Saatchi & Saatchi Yanni Pounartzis reckons it's all about purity.

The Amber Theatre joins forces with Where Lovers Lie in a unique fashion creation

Marcel de Bie - creative director, The Amber Theatre and Annelies Love-Linay - creator and designer, Where Lovers Lie.

An unusual interactive musical instrument - disguised as a mannequin - has gone down a storm in Melbourne in a recent sonic branding campaign.

'Leaked email' coaxes ECDs to AWARD School graduation

School heads Jonathan McMahon and Lisa Fedyszyn with top student Trong Ronakiat

Two AWARD School students came up with a winning idea to tempt plenty of potential employers to their graduation. Not only did they puull off their ingenious idea but it led to 50 per cent of students gaining agency placements on the night.

Engine announces new director

Saman Keshavarz - Engine's newest directorial talent

Engine today announced the addition of multi-award winning US director Saman Keshavarz to the company's stable.

Zinc expands into China

(L-R) Romney Jones, Client Services Director; Chris McInnes, Digital Director; Michael Kranz, Strategic Sourcing Director; Peter Cleary

Australian brand promotion agency Zinc will open a new office in Beijing in December.

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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.