That's so spiky, Diageo

Australia's most awarded advertiser.

Diageo Australia picked up 17 awards from 27 finalists at the recent Spikes Asia Awards. That is a great result for the brand, and a briliant achievement for its advertising agency.

Spikes Asia are the oldest and most prestigious creative awards in the Asian region. This year, Spikes received more than 4,800 entries from 27 countries.  From these, just 397 winners were chosen.

"It is great for Diageo Australia and Leo Burnett Sydney to be recognised in this way. We are the leading spirits producer in Australia with some of the most recognised brands in the world. Together with Leo Burnett we have been proud to deliver forward thinking, world-class work for our brands," Matt Bruhn, marketing director Diageo Australia announced.

“I am so proud of the entire team for achieving a record number of awards at the most highly respected Asia Pacific creative awards show. The awards we have won are true testament to the pride we have in the work we produce for our clients and our relentless drive to uphold and surpass our reputation as one of the best in the world,” Leo Burnett's chief creative officer, Andy DiLallo, added.

Leo Burnett and Diageo won Silver for Bulleit Bourbon and Bundaberg Red (Catfish) in TV, Scriptwriting Silvers for Bundaberg Red (Catfish, Pig and Butterfly) in Radio, a Scriptwriting Silver for Bundaberg Red  (Catfish) in Print, Art Direction Silvers for Bundaberg Red (Pig, Butterfly) in Print, Art Direction Bronzes for Bundaberg Red (Pig, Butterfly, Catfish) in Print, a Bronze in Film for Bulleit Bourbon, Animation Bronzes for Bundaberg Red (Catfish) in Film Craft – Art Direction, Direction and Script.