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Publicis Groupe ANZ appoints Matt Houltham CEO of Starcom Australia
Publicis Groupe ANZ announces today the appointment of Matt Houltham as CEO of Starcom Australia . He will commence in the new role in...
Jun 11, 2025
How Publicis Groupe is supporting parents and carers
In an industry where an increasing number of parents are considering leaving, Publicis Groupe is committed to creating a supportive...
Jun 10, 2025
Suncorp, Leo Australia and PXP launch Haven - a first-of-its-kind digital tool to make Australian homes more resilient
Demonstrating a commitment to boosting household resilience to extreme weather, Suncorp and Leo Australia have launched Haven. This...
May 30, 2025
How Leo Australia is driving ambitious, effective and non-traditional work for clients
CEO Clare Pickens, Chief Strategy Officer Cath King and Chief Creative Officer Andy Fergusson sat down with B&T to discuss the...
May 12, 2025
NRMA is driving record membership growth via its 'We're For' brand platform in collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi
The NRMA has reported a surge in new memberships across its roads and rewards brands off the back of its "We're for" brand platform,...
Apr 23, 2025
You can’t find new pathways to growth in 2025 with an outdated data stack
A new “State of Data Collaboration” report by Publicis Groupe's Lotame x Cint reveals where the blind spots are, and how leading...
Apr 22, 2025
Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand take home 14 medals at the Comms Council AXIS Awards
Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand have been awarded an impressive 14 metals at the Communications Council AXIS Awards last week. The AXIS...
Mar 31, 2025
Five wins across Publicis Groupe ANZ at ADFEST Lotus Awards
Publicis Groupe ANZ has taken home five wins at the ADFEST Lotus awards last week. It was also a stellar outcome for the region, with 35...
Mar 31, 2025
Saatchi & Saatchi and Spark Foundry spotlight Toyota's extensive dealer network
Toyota Australia has launched the second phase of its ‘Every Step Matters’ brand campaign, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to...
Feb 13, 2025
Michael Rebelo in The Australian, 'A Year of Pathfinding Ahead for Marketers'
" This will be a year mixed with optimism and uncertainty, big bets and reinvention. The stage is set for the pathfinders among us to...
Feb 10, 2025
Publicis Groupe ANZ acquires Australia’s largest independent media agency, Atomic 212°
Publicis Groupe ANZ has today announced the acquisition of full-service media agency, Atomic 212° . Atomic 212° 's leadership team (L-R):...
Jan 28, 2025
Publicis Groupe ANZ takes home three awards at Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards
Publicis Groupe ANZ won three awards across the Groupe at Campaign Asia Pacific's Agency of the Year awards for Australia and New...
Dec 12, 2024
Data privacy's double-edged sword: A challenge for marketers
In an end-of-year perspective for AdNews, Dan Tintner, M anaging Director of Razorfish Australia , looks at the ever-evolving privacy...
Dec 10, 2024
Angela Robinson joins as Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Australia
We are very pleased to welcome Angela Robinson as the new Managing Director for Publicis Sapient Australia. As a company with deep...
Dec 2, 2024
Publicis Groupe Australia wins ARIA Award
Publicis Groupe Australia has won the 2024 ARIA for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement for our ‘End The Trend’...
Nov 21, 2024
Michael Rebelo elected Chair of Advertising Council Australia board
Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo has been appointed Chair of the Advertising Council Australia (ACA) board. Special partner and CEO...
Nov 18, 2024
Leo Burnett and Zenith launch 'Don't Take It Lying Down' campaign for Superloop
Challenger ISP provider Superloop has announced the launch of its latest campaign, urging Australians to stand up to their expensive...
Nov 4, 2024
Publicis Groupe ANZ joins Ad Net Zero
Publicis Groupe ANZ has joined as a foundation supporter of Ad Net Zero to accelerate the decarbonisation of the advertising and...
Oct 28, 2024
Saatchi & Saatchi and Toyota remind Australians You Don't Send a Ute To Do a HiLux Job
Avish Gordhan, Chief Creative Officer of Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and Vin Naidoo, General Manager of National Marketing at Toyota...
Oct 9, 2024
Leo Burnett Australia CEO Clare Pickens embraces innovation, ethical AI, and absurdism
Six months into her new role as CEO of Leo Burnett Australia, Clare Pickens sat down with Campaign Asia to discuss how the focus of...
Sep 17, 2024
How Publicis Groupe is going beyond the marketing department to drive creative business transformation
Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo recently spoke with Campaign Asia-Pacific Asia about how the AI revolution has brought our industry to an interesting crossroads - and discussed how connecting intelligence, innovation, and creativity can unlock new opportunities and provide meaningful outcomes for clients at scale. Read the full article here . Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo
Dec 18, 2025
Saatchi & Saatchi appoints Chief Strategy Officer for Australia and New Zealand
Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and New Zealand have announced the appointment of Leif Stromnes as Chief Strategy Officer, a critical role that will shape the agency’s future-facing strategic vision. Leif is an award-winning strategy leader with more than 30 years’ experience accelerating clients’ business growth across local and international markets. Working closely with Chief Creative Officers Mandie van der Merwe and Avish Gordhan, as well as NZ Executive Strategy Director T
Nov 21, 2025
Publicis Groupe opens the doors to ‘Le Checkpoint’ lounge at SXSW Sydney
In partnership with Reddit, Publicis Sapient and AWS, Publicis Groupe ANZ hosted the ‘Le Checkpoint’ lounge at SXSW Sydney 2025 – a curated space designed to help brands take the next step in their tech and marketing transformation journey. A mix of client events, interactive demonstrations and even game shows featured in the lounge throughout the week. The curated talks included keynotes by Matthew Gerrard, International Head of Creative Strategy at Reddit; and Selim Unlusoy
Oct 19, 2025
Mars United Commerce releases ANZ Retail Media Report Card for H2 2025
Mars United have released the 5th edition of their ANZ Retail Media Report Card, providing an essential performance benchmark for the...
Oct 1, 2025
Inside Publicis’ Le Dip Fundraising Extravaganza For Cancer Council
On Daffodil Day (21 August), our ANZ Publicis Groupe leaders took the 'Le Dip' challenge, braving ice baths to raise funds for the vital...
Sep 18, 2025
Imogen Hewitt On "Recalibration" Of Media And Creative Relationships
Publicis Groupe ANZ Chief Media Officer, Imogen Hewitt , unpacked the recalibration of media and creative partnerships in conversation with Little Black Book ANZ , exploring operational connectivity, creativity in channel, AI-powered workflows and leadership lessons from her 25-year career. Imogen Hewitt, Publicis Groupe ANZ Chief Media Officer On the relationship between creative and media, Hewitt said: “When creative and media thinking are developed in tandem, the result
Sep 18, 2025
Beyond efficiency - the opportunities reshaping production strategy
Automation and efficiency are critical first steps – but not the end game. Neil Duncan, Managing Director of Publicis Production, sat...
Sep 4, 2025
Publicis Groupe Australia launches Influential
Publicis Groupe Australia has announced the launch of Influential, a new influencer and social agency designed to evolve how brands...
Sep 2, 2025
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa shares new Data Intelligence Hub
Publicis Groupe Aotearoa has announced its new Data Intelligence Hub, consolidating data and technology services across its New Zealand...
Aug 8, 2025
Michael Rebelo on leadership stability in transformative times
As the industry faces a period of change driven by business transformation and the impact of AI, Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo ...
Aug 7, 2025
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