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DDB Sydney promotes Deputy ECD Matt Chandler to Executive Creative Director role

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DDB Sydney has announced the promotion of Matt Chandler to ECD following a strong year of growth for the agency in 2020.

With a little help from his friends (and the Government) Aussie expat creative Scott Walker and his two kids arrive back in OZ from the UK

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After much publicity and setting up a GoFundMe page the Federal Government steps in to bring Aussie expat creative Scott

Fed Square reinforces itself as the beating heart of Melbourne in new rebrand via Interbrand

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Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has been a place where everyone’s welcome, with events and experiences to surprise...

Hyundai finds its ‘Orinocco flow’ in new work for the Hyundai Santa Fe via Innocean Australia

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Hyundai has launched the latest campaign for the new Hyundai Santa Fe, bringing peace to family travel, created by...

ASB helps Kiwi kids get one step ahead with its 90s throwback via WiTH Collective at dentsu

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Hot off its summer tiki tour, ASB has launched its new campaign via WiTH Collective, showcasing all the different...

Drumstick captures the joy of summer in new ‘Summer’s Here’ brand platform via SDWM

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Aussie fan favourite, Drumstick ice cream, has launched its new brand platform ’Summer’s Here’ via SDWM.

Cummins&Partners and oOh!media support Western Sydney Ad School to boost diversity

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Western Sydney Ad School is partnering with Cummins&Partners and oOh!media to promote diversity in the media industry...

Tradie puns run rampant in hipages’ latest digitally-led campaign via VCCP Sydney

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This week, hipages will launch its new digital-led campaign via VCCP Sydney, which builds on the “Change The Way You...

electriclimefilms adds new hires following studio expansion in Australia

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Along with electriclimefilms’ new expansion milestone to Australia in late 2020, boutique film house...

Australian politician opens up about struggle with mens health in campaign from Pilot

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The stigma of men's health issues means Australian men have struggled to engage with the healthcare system.

Australia secures 11 finalists in second round of shortlists for AdFest 2020 led by CHE Proximity

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The second round of finalists for Adfest 2020, have been announced and Australia has scored 11 finalists. CHE Proximity

McCann global creative chairman Rob Reilly joins WPP as global chief creative officer

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Appointment underlines WPP’s commitment to creativity and transformative work for clients.

Enter Raw, Exit Ready: AWARD School kicks off its 2021 enrolment campaign

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Australasia’s most acclaimed course for aspiring creatives, AWARD School has kicked off its campaign for 2021...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Eduardo Basque, Senior AD, McCann Health, Sao Paulo

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Final deadline for AWARD Awards entries is fast approaching; entry deadline this Friday, 22 Jan

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There are now less than 2 weeks left to get entries in for the 42nd AWARD Awards.

TheBestAdJobs.com – the site for employers to connect with job seekers in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, worldwide – only $50 per listing

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Each week Campaign Brief posts positions available within the Australasian and Asian advertising, media and marketing...

Who’s where? Portfolio & Reel offers latest Ad Agency and Production Company lists for Australia and NZ

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Portfolio & Reel’s Australian + New Zealand ad agency and production company directories are constantly updated...

Uber appoints R/GA as global social agency

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R/GA has announced that it has been appointed global social agency of record for Uber.

Alcohol. Think Again. educates WA community of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy in new campaign via 303 MullenLowe, Perth

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Campaign informs the WA community about the risk to babies from alcohol use during pregnancy.

Richie Butterworth joins M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment as head of sponsorship

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Richie Butterworth has joined M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment as head of sponsorship, effective immediately.

Sydney Swans launches new brand identity via SDWM

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One of Australia’s most iconic sporting clubs, the Sydney Swans, has redesigned its brand via independent creative...

Things can change in a heartbeat in HeartKids’ latest campaign via DDB Sydney

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HeartKids is bringing awareness to the children, teens and adults affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in...

WA’s TABtouch tenders for advertising agency

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The wagering business has an annual turnover of more than $1 billion.

Aussie expat creative Scott Walker, stuck in the UK, sets up GoFundMe to get him and kids home

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Aussie expat creative Scott Walker, who is stuck in the UK, has set up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds to get him...

The One Club names seven from Australia to judge The One Show 2021

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The One Club for Creativity has announced nine top creatives from Australia and New Zealand who will serve as judges...

Ormiston College launches new ‘Spark something wonderful’ brand campaign via Engine Group

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A new brand campaign by Engine Group for Ormiston College has launched and is spearheaded by a 2 minute cinema spot.

Tour guides swap tours of tropical destinations for tours of the Tropical Whopper Burger in latest Uber Eats campaign via Special Group

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The latest Uber Eats co-marketing campaign, created by Special Group Australia, features tour guides from the Cook...

Emotive snares former Monkeys creative/AD Amanda Alegre for art director role

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Emotive has today announced the appointment of Amanda Alegre as art director, further strengthening its creative...

CHE Proximity leads Australian agency pack in first round of shortlists for AdFest 2020

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The first round of finalists for AdFest 2020 have been announced and Australia has secured 25 finalists with CHEP...

Officeworks launches second instalment of ‘Best Back to School Ever’ campaign via AJF Partnership

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Officeworks has launched the second phase of its Back to School campaign with a series of new TVCs developed by AJF...

MLA unites Australia after a divided year in new summer lamb campaign via The Monkeys

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After a year that’s seen Aussies more physically divided than ever, the highly anticipated summer ad from Australian...

Creative and Media Agency Cummins&Partners Turns Ten Today

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Ten years ago - on the 11.1.11 - Cummins&Partners opened its doors with no clients and what seemed like an ambitious...

Attention Creative Advertising and Production professionals: is your Bestads profile up to date?

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We hope you, like over 230,000 other ad professionals registered on Bestadsontv.com throughout the world, enjoy...

Facebook introduces the New Pages experience

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Today, Facebook rolling out the redesigned Facebook Pages experience that makes it simpler for public figures and...

Damon Stapleton: Creativity. Listen to Motown and the Lion Rock

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A blog by Damon Stapleton, regional chief creative officer, DDB Australia and New Zealand.

Vale Susie Maizels ~ icon of the Australian Casting industry + pioneer of Australian women in film

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By David Newman, CGA President

The One Club Seeks creative ad agencies + brands for global online Mentor & Creative program

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The One Club for Creativity is now looking for agencies, brands and diverse young creatives to participate in the...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Mark Hendy, co-founder, Byrd by Byrd, Berlin

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

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Share bestads' essential global content with your entire team for half the price. 10 BestadsPRO subscriptions @ only $15

Australasia’s Goodoil ranked #1 in Bestads Production Company Rankings 2020; FINCH ranked #3; Sweetshop at #6

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Australasia's Good Oil Films has been ranked the world's number one production company in the 17th Annual Bestads Rankin

Bestads Rankings 2020: Which are the Top Advertising Agencies in the Top 10 Countries?

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The USA, UK, Australia, Brazil and Thailand are the top five countries in the 2020 Bestads Rankings. The USA was a clear

Campaign Brief Australian Advertising Agency of the Decade: Who were the top contenders?

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While Clemenger BBDO, Melbourne was the clear winner of the CB Agency of the Decade title, several agencies over the las

After four years at the agency Cheil Australia promotes Mark Anderson to Managing Partner role

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Cheil Australia has promoted Mark Anderson to Managing Partner from his previous role as Business Director & Head of Cli

Uprising: Oliver Ree and the Ethics of Design

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Digitas Australia digital designer Oliver Ree tells LBB’s Natasha Patel about an almost career as a medical...

Iggy Pop inspires hope in new UK TV spot for On The Beach via Uncommon, London

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Powerful work from On The Beach and Uncommon reminds people of good times to come...

Countdown to Campaign Brief Agency of the Year plus Hot+Cold Chart – deadline Thurs Dec 24

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It’s soon time to pick CB Australian Agency of the Year and NZ Agency of the Year — and also to work out the 2021

ADFEST releases call for entries for ADFEST Lotus Awards 2021: Deadline December 25th

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The deadline for ALL Lotus categories is Friday 25th December 2020.

Enter The One Show by Monday, December 31 and receive early pricing

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The year is almost over, but before we all scurry off on our socially distanced holidays, here's a friendly reminder...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Chris Buhrman, ECD, Hanson Dodge, Milwaukee

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

Jimmy Brings concocts ‘2020 in a Can’ to toast the year goodbye in new campaign via R/GA

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This year has been hard to swallow, so R/GA Australia and Jimmy Brings have partnered to create a drink with a mix of...

Budget Direct continues ‘Insurance Solved’ campaign with latest TVC via 303 MullenLowe

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The highly entertaining latest instalment of Budget Direct’s “Insurance Solved” campaign via 303 MullenLowe Sydney...

What’s behind The Monkeys’ success? The $63 million question answered in the latest Creative Relay podcast with Gavin McLeod + Scott Nowell

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The latest episode of The Creative Relay podcast has dropped in time for Christmas lockdown with Ogilvy ECD Gavin...

Audi inspires Aussies to rediscover the great open road in new campaign via We Are Social

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With many regional restaurants, wineries and hotels back open for business, Audi Australia is on a journey to inspire...

Sportsbet’s ‘The Grubs’ lift the lid in latest cricket documentary ‘The Rest’ via SHERPA

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Sportsbet has just announced plans to release an all-access documentary called The Rest, which will follow...

Q&A with Anthony Moss, ECD, DDB Melbourne

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Anthony Moss is a seasoned executive creative director with global experience and a demonstrated history of award and...

Dept. of Human Services SA and Showpony Adelaide help online dating app join fight against sexual violence in powerful new campaign

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A provocative new campaign created for the Department of Human Services SA that calls out sexual violence in South...

Australian director Fiona McGee shoots annual Christmas spot for Three via Boys+Girls, Ireland

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Australian-based director Fiona McGee has recently shot the annual Christmas campaign for Three Mobile entitled...

‘What’s that sauce’ – a campaign for a curious condiment from Goodman Fielder via The Works

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It’s hard to pronounce and even harder to describe. It’s the mystery ingredient most of the time and makes a bacon...

A flotilla of American sports fans flock to Aussie shores in new campaign for TAB via M&C Saatchi

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A couple of Aussie mates stand on a beach gazing out to sea. Foreboding music plays as ominous shapes begin to appear...

Transport Accident Commission launches ‘The Lucky Ones Get Caught’ campaign ahead of the holiday season via Clemenger BBDO Melbourne

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The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched The Lucky Ones Get Caught - a new campaign via Clemenger BBDO...

The Monkeys Melbourne promotes new creative directors; hires three new creatives

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After winning a significant amount of new business during 2020, The Monkeys, part of Accenture Interactive, is...

Deloitte Digital captures the spirit of freedom in cute Christmas film

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Deloitte Digital wishes clients, creatives and marketers happy holidays, with its 2020 holiday message capturing the...

HBF poised for national growth supported by new agency roster: Leo Burnett Melbourne and IPG Australia

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WA’s #1 health insurer HBF has announced a renewed agency roster, planned, designed and executed to support its...

Bendigo Bank provides palatable lessons in financial literacy with podcast via Subversus

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Bendigo Bank and new original entertainment studio Subversus have launched Bendigo Bank life coach, a six-part...

Vitasoy appoints Leo Burnett Australia as new creative agency partner

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Australia’s leading plant-based milk brand Vitasoy has named Leo Burnett Australia its new creative agency of record.

Harris Coffee shares first stories of Café Recovery in new campaign via Edge

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Following launch of The Harris Café Recovery Project, Harris Coffee has released the stories of support for three of...

Uprising: Megan Smith’s Rural and Resourceful Creativity

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Leo Burnett Sydney copywriter Megan Smith tells LBB’s Natasha Patel about leaving a small town for the big city with...

Reflections inspire late night revellers in latest outdoor campaign for Macca’s via DDB Aotearoa

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McDonald's New Zealand has launched a new outdoor campaign via DDB Aotearoa, which uses reflections of night lights...

Benjamin Harrison returns from London to join Re Sydney as managing director

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Re, M&C Saatchi’s brand and experience design business, has appointed Benjamin Harrison as managing director, having...

AIA Vitality launches new TV series ‘The Healthy Cooks’ via Bastion Collective + Bengar Films

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The Healthy Cooks, a new food television series supported by AIA Vitality, is airing for the first time this summer...

The One Club announces 10 jury chairs for historic ADC 100th Annual Awards

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The first diverse group of top creative leaders have been named as jury chairs for the historic ADC 100th Annual...

The One Club and SVC Launch 2nd Skill To Help Creatives Upskill for a Second Career

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At a time when economic pressures have had a negative impact on traditional creative roles and job prospects at...

Koh chucks all manner of filth on a kitchen bench in a 7-day Facebook Live event to test its latest product via The Royals

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The Royals’ innovative launch campaign propels the launch of Koh’s revolutionary new sanitiser.

Betfair appoints brand project to collective of Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, Untangld and SPEED

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After a thorough review of its marketing capability requirements, online wagering platform Betfair has appointed a...

The Glue Society’s Jonathan Kneebone on 2020: The year creativity somehow survived

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By Jonathan Kneebone, co-founder of The Glue Society

Bumble launches new ‘Girls will be Girls’ brand campaign via TBWA\Melbourne

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Bumble, the dating app that empowers women to make the first move, has released its latest brand campaign ‘Girls will...

Former WiTH Collective CEO and co-founder Justin Hind joins CHE Proximity as CEO

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Clemenger Group has announced Justin Hind as the new chief executive officer of CHE Proximity, commencing in late...

Behind the Work: Why a Lucky Cat Was the Perfect Symbol for Select Harvests’ Weird Campaign

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Saatchi Melbourne’s creative director Lee Sunter on taking viewers on a voyage through a lucky cat’s random day out...

Drug Aware launches new Party Smarter campaign via 303 MullenLowe, Perth

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With summer fast approaching, Drug Aware tasked 303 MullenLowe Perth with developing a new campaign that would...

THE ICONIC utilises 16mm film for new beauty launch campaign via electriclimefilms

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Featuring The Iconic’s new beauty destination, Australia’s largest online fashion retailer has collaborated with...

Animals Australia takes flight in new emotional campaign via VANDAL

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Australia's leading animal protection society, Animals Australia, commissioned VANDAL to reboot its prior successful...

UnLtd announces 2021 Ambassadors for Good

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UnLtd, the industry’s social purpose organisation, has announced its first ever Ambassadors for Good.

By All Means promises to cure Christmas conversations with a brand new card game

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Melbourne independent creative agency, By All Means, has invented a novel way to stop the endless chatter about the...

Victoria Police brings officer back to deliver a critical message about suicide in new awareness campaign via McCann Melbourne

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‘Beyond The Call’, a new Victoria Police campaign, created by McCann Melbourne, has brought a past police officer...

Aussies can ‘taste the feeling’ of TV fame with return of ‘Share a Coke’ campaign via Ogilvy

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From giant beach balls and eskies to sliding down sand dunes, Coca-Cola ads are synonymous with good times over the...

DDB Sydney appoints Dan Saunders and Jack Nunn as creative partners

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DDB has appointed award-winning duo Dan Saunders and Jack Nunn as creative partners.

Miss Bossy Boots photographer Jesper Nielsen keeps it all in the family in 2020

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Miss Bossy Boots photographer Jesper Nielsen explores our perception of likeness and kinship in his ongoing series...

Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Sávio Hatherly, Senior Art Director, FCB Lisbon, Portugal

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Each week Bestads picks the very best advertising in the world, in every medium – which is reviewed by a top creative...

TBWA\Melbourne opens applications for 2021 Fresh Fries advertising apprenticeship program

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TBWA\Melbourne announces opening of its application process for its 2021 Fresh Fries advertising apprenticeship...

Gabberish #21: The Empathy Issue

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Gabberish is marking its coming of age today with its 21st edition, guest edited by Andy Wright, creator of Never Not...