Mumbrella Awards 2021 shortlist, Merrick Watts to host the gala event
May 20, 2021 10:23
The shortlist for the 2021 Mumbrella Awards has been announced, with The Monkeys and Special Group among the top nominations.
With 11 nominations, The Monkeys received two nods in the Mumbrella Award for Insight, TV Ad of the Year and Social Idea of the Year categories, as well as nominations in Best Use of Real-Time Marketing, Creative Agency of the Year and Ad Campaign of the Year.
Meanwhile, Special Group earned ten nominations across categories including TV Ad of the Year, Content Marketing Strategy of the Year, Social Idea of the Year, Best Use of Real-Time Marketing, and the Mumbrella Awards for Bravery, Insight and Innovation.
May 19 2021, 10:40 am | BY Ricki Green | No Comments
D&AD has today announced the shortlisted entries across the Advertising, Culture, Design, Impact and Next categories, following the second and final stage of 2021 D&AD Awards judging. The news follows the first round of shortlists announced last week, amidst robust submission figures after a year of unprecedented challenges for the creative sector. The entries this year have not only surpassed expected numbers but also continue to show the quality of work being produced within the industry.
Australia has secured 43 finalists led by Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and CHE Proximity with eight finalists apiece. In second place is For The People with six finalists followed by Revolver with four. The Glue Society has three finalists (including two alongside Cocogun for Human Mart) and TBWA Sydney/AIRBAG has three finalists, whilst Ogilvy Australia, VMLY&R Melbourne and AKQA Melbourne have scored two. Australian agencies with o
May 12 2021, 10:47 am | BY Ricki Green | 4 Comments
(Pictured L-R: Nick Hunter, Jason Fidel, Georgia Shillington, Katie McIntyre, Pete Saladino, Kate Holdsworth, Divya Abe and Jeremy Willmott)
With the agency rapidly increasing in size, Paper Moose has announced the appointment of creative directors Jeremy Willmott and Kate Holdsworth, reflecting a stronger focus on conceptual creative capabilities.
Says Nick Hunter, CEO/co-founder Paper Moose: “It’s been an exciting decade of constantly evolving and reinventing how we can affect change through purpose-driven advertising. I am thrilled for Jeremy and Kate to be leading the creative output at this critical junction in the company’s evolution, bringing with them a wealth of experience that reflects the creative/production hybrid approach we are finding incredibly effective for our clients and partners.”
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The global award comes after Campaign Brief simultaneously named Special ‘New Zealand Agency of the Year’ and ‘Australian Agency of the Year’
Last year Wieden + Kennedy won the prestigious Campaign Global Agency of the Year. But this year Special Group has turned the marketing world on its head and been named the ‘Best Creative Agency in the World’ at the Campaign ‘Global Agency of the Year’ awards.
Beating renowned agencies like London’s best in adam&eve and Mother and BBH Singapore. This is the first time an Australasian agency has ever won this title, and it comes after a stellar 18 months of grown, awards and initiatives from Special.
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