New Tourism Australia campaign urges Aussies to holiday at home to boost bushfire recovery
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Australians are being encouraged to throw their support behind Australia’s tourism industry in the wake of the...
Mindshare Sydney wins Grand Prix and Scalable Idea awards for Fox Cricket at Warc Media Awards 2019: Effective Use of Tech category
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Campaigns for global brands such as Google Translate, Knorr and Maybelline, and local brands including Danner in...
Creatives for Bushfires: Register now to provide support to Australia’s bushfire impacted communities
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The Creatives for Bushfires website is now ready for agencies and creative professionals to list their support for...
SATC launches #BookThemOut campaign for fire-affected Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island via TBWA\Adelaide
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UPDATED TO INCLUDE NEW 2 MINUTE SPOT: The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) and TBWA\Adelaide has launched...
Kennards Hire hunts down the toughest of tradies in new campaign via Enigma
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Kennards Hire has today released a number of job ads, sharing with Australia what is needed to take on the position...
This week’s Best Ad Jobs @ TheBestAdJobs.com
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Each week Campaign Brief posts positions available within the Australasian and Asian advertising, media and marketing...
Director Luke Shanahan joins Scoundrel for representation in Australia, New Zealand + Asia
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Scoundrel has announced director Luke Shanahan has joined the family for representation in Australia, New Zealand and...
Four Seasons Condoms launches new ‘Generation Intervention’ campaign to end the millennial sex recession via CHE Proximity
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Data revealing that Australia is currently in the throes of a sex recession is the driving force behind the latest...
Sydney Sixers’ new video campaign ‘Powered by Magenta’ calls on fans to have a crack
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Cricket Big Bash League’s the Sydney Sixers has launched ‘Powered by Magenta’, a new emotional campaign that backs...
GrowthOps CEO Jason Polson departs after three months in the role
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GrowthOps chief executive officer Jason Polson has stepped down from his role after only three...
PHD promotes Lucy Formosa Morgan and Stuart Bailey to joint managing director roles
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PHD Australia has today announced the promotion of Lucy Formosa Morgan and Stuart Bailey to joint managing director...
Seqwater shows ‘Still water can still be dangerous’ in new campaign via GrowthOps
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'Still water can still be dangerous' - that's the message being pushed to the 2.7 million visitors to Seqwater's...
Ashleigh Barty fronts Vegemite’s latest ‘Tastes Like Australia’ campaign via Thinkerbell
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World number one tennis player, Australia’s Ashleigh Barty, is fronting the latest iteration of Vegemite’s ‘Tastes...
BC&F Dentsu’s Daniel Barnes and Mindshare Singapore’s Melissa Tang to head APAC Effies 2020 Awards juries
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Daniel Barnes, founder and partner of BC&F Dentsu, and Melissa Tang, managing director of Mindshare Singapore have...
Former KWP! ACD David Ormston joins Simple Integrated Marketing as associate CD
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Adelaide agency Simple Integrated Marketing has appointed David Ormston to the role of associate creative director.
Director Alan Harca joins Infinity Squared
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Award-winning film and commercial director Alan Harca has joined Infinity Squared for Australian representation.
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Toby Kennedy + Jordy Molloy, Creative Directors, adam&evenyc
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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...
Eleven PR group creative director Russ Tucker promoted to executive creative director
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Eleven PR group creative director Russ Tucker has been promoted to the role of executive creative director.
Bonds helps parents and babies rediscover the wonder of sleep in new platform via Leo Burnett
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Sleep is vital for the developing brains of newborn children. It’s just as vital for new parents.
Warc Marketer’s Tooklit: Pressure is growing for brands to act on behalf of the environment
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Climate change became the climate crisis in 2019. The work of campaigners such as Greta Thunberg, and the Extinction...
LA agency Observatory appoints renowned Aussie expat Linda Knight as chief creative officer
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Full-service creative agency Observatory has announced that it is hiring Aussie expat and former Phenomenon CCO Linda...
Chubb Insurance launches first campaign with 72andSunny Sydney during the Australian Open
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72andSunny Sydney has launched its first campaign for Chubb Insurance at the Australian Open, having recently been...
Dylan Taylor Agency creative partner Dylan Taylor joins NYF’s 2020 Financial Executive Jury
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New York Festivals Advertising Awards has unveiled the 2020 Financial Category Executive Jury (formerly Midas).
The One Show releases five new spots with Cleofe the shaman to promote entries for 2020 Awards
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Five more humorous spots from Lanfranco & Cordova, NY and Lima, Peru, have been released to promote The One Show 2020...
Renault Australia launches The Reimagined Koleos SUV with new campaign via Big Red
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Hot on the ‘wheels’ of the launch of the All-New Kadjar SUV, Renault Australia has launched The Reimagined Koleos SUV...
Commercial Radio Australia reveals commercial radio metropolitan ad revenue for 2019
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Advertising revenue for metropolitan commercial radio stations fell by 6.1% over the 2019 calendar year to $760.799m...
Final reminder for students: Enter AdFest’s ‘Lotus Seeds’ program before Jan 31 for a chance to be mentored by McCann and Coca-Cola
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If you’re a post-secondary student based in the Asia Pacific and Middle East, don’t miss the chance to be part of...
Homesolution by Metricon launches new TV campaign via Magnum Opus Partners
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Australian home builder Metricon homes has released its newest campaign for their affordable home option Homesolution...
Tahiti Tourisme appoints Sydney-based agency Circul8 as new global lead creative agency
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Following a competitive global tender, Tahiti Tourisme has appointed Sydney-based agency, Circul8, as the new...
MercerBell lures Vaughan Townsend from Ogilvy London to executive creative director role
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Customer experience agency MercerBell, part of the Publicis Groupe, has appointed Vaughan Townsend as executive...
Gumtree shows Aussies there’s a better way to trade with new campaign via Clemenger BBDO
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Australian local marketplace Gumtree, in partnership with Clemenger BBDO Sydney, has today launched a new brand...
The One Club for Creativity announces three new briefs for The Young Ones Student Awards 2020
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The One Club for Creativity has announced that The Young Ones Student Awards 2020 is now open for entries.
Sydney-based independent agencies Step Change and The Zoo Republic enter merger
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After almost a decade of association and working together at a project level across strategy, creative and digital...
Special Group Australia executive creative director Julian Schreiber selected as international judge for 2020 Axis Awards in NZ
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The Commercial Communications Council has announced Julian Schreiber, executive creative director at Special Group...
Only two weeks left to enter the ADC 99th Annual Awards – entry deadline Friday, January 31
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There are only two weeks left to enter the ADC Annual Awards with the deadline set for Friday, January 31.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity announces entries now open for 2020 Awards
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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has today announced that entries to the prestigious Lions Awards..
Suzuki launches new campaign to promote free talking car upgrade via Deloitte Digital
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Suzuki Australia has announced its new Baleno will feature a communication device that will allow the vehicle to talk...
Denomination Sydney scores two Best of Show nominations in Mobius Awards 2019 shortlist
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Australia has scored two nominations out of a total 13 for the 2019 Mobius Awards Best of Show (Grand Prix) in...
Collider signs award winning director Glenn Stewart for representation in Australia + NZ
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Collider has welcomed awarding winning director Glenn Stewart to its roster for representation in Australia and New...
Wunderman Thompson Intelligence forecasts the 100 trends that will shape the new decade
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Wunderman Thompson Intelligence has launched its annual Future 100 trend report, marking a new decade of consumer...
Copy School founder Ray Black hands over reins to ad legend John Bevins ahead of 2020 program
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Copy School founder and chairman Ray Black has today announced his decision to step back from the leading copywriting...
PHD Melbourne appoints former Google digital innovation strategist Liam Pook as head of digital
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PHD Melbourne has recently appointed Liam Pook as head of digital, Melbourne.
The Brand Agency, MediaCom, Ogilvy and PHD Media score Gold, Silver and Bronze at WARC Media Awards for Effective Channel Integration
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Campaigns for global brands including Corona, Dulux and KFC, and local brands such as Babyshop in Dubai, Foodbank...
Cheil Australia lands four shortlisted entries in first deadline shortlist for The One Show 2020
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Cheil Australia, Sydney, is the country’s only agency to have work on the first-deadline shortlist for The One Show...
Fjord Trends 2020 highlights 7 emerging trends expected to shape the business of experience
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Following an unprecedented streak of fast-paced growth and profitability, businesses are beginning to feel the need...
University of Sydney appoints M&C Saatchi Sydney and Yango to take brand forward
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Following a competitive tender process, the University of Sydney has appointed M&C Saatchi and Yango to take its...
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Angelo Maia, Creative Director, R/GA New York
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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...
Go West Young Creatives: Western Sydney Ad School now accepting applications
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After a successful 1st semester the Western Sydney Ad School (WSAS) is looking for the next enthusiastic crop of...
Publicis Groupe’s Anupriya Acharya and BBDO Guerrero’s David Guerrero named Heads of Jury for APAC Effies 2020
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They will lead the jurors in reviewing entries and honouring the best-in-class in marketing effectiveness.
Melbourne indie agency TABOO promotes Nick Jamieson to role of executive creative director
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Melbourne based independent creative agency TABOO has promoted Nick Jamieson to the role of executive creative director.
Bohemia appoints former Spark Foundry strategy director Max Broer as national strategy director
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Media agency Bohemia, part of the M&C Saatchi Group, has appointed Max Broer to the role of national strategy director.
Ogilvy sharpens social offering with specialist creative hire Peter Galmes plus team expansion
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Ogilvy Australia continues to sharpen its social capability and bolster its creative ranks, announcing Peter Galmes...
QFES urges drivers to ‘Back It Up’ in new floodwater campaign via GrowthOps Brisbane
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'Back it up' is this year's take on Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) 'If It's Flooded Forget It'...
New film and photography studio The Get Down opens doors in Abbotsford, Melbourne
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Melbourne's newest film and photography studio The Get Down has opened its doors in Abbotsford, offering up a...
Berkowitz Furniture launches new ‘We’re a Furniture Family’ campaign via DPR&Co
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Berkowitz Furniture is a storied Australian family business going back five generations. Berkowitz came to DPR&Co in...
Meal kit delivery companies Marley Spoon and Dinnerly launch new TVCs via Abel Creative
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Meal kit subscription company Marley Spoon has launched into 2020 with a national ad campaign, starting with a new...
Wunderman Thompson CCO Simon Langley selected for NYF Advertising Awards’ exec jury
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New York Festivals Advertising Awards has announced the first 20 members of the elite 2020 NYF executive jury.
QLD Health discovers the importance of ‘making time for you’ in new campaign via GrowthOps
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Launching this week, the Queensland Government ‘Dear Mind’ campaign created by GrowthOps encourages all Queenslanders...
WARC Marketer’s Toolkit 2020: The pivot back to brand
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Marketers are re-assessing their spending plans for 2020 with a renewed focus on brand-building with long-term impact...
AWARD School unveils 2020 enrolment campaign; sign up now to Info Night on February 5
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Australasia’s leading advertising course has launched a new enrolment campaign to kickstart the decade, calling on...
Demazin appoints Clemenger BBDO Sydney as creative agency following a three-way pitch
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iNova Pharmaceuticals has awarded the Demazin creative account to Clemenger BBDO Sydney after a competitive three-way...
Damon Stapleton: Creativity. Having fun underwater
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A blog by Damon Stapleton, regional chief creative officer, DDB Australia and New Zealand.
Town Square appoints former Brand Agency head Alison Ray to the role of general manager
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Full service creative agency, Town Square, has further bolstered its leadership team appointing former The Brand...
Big Clash cricket returns in Feb with Ladyballers match and free training with Cricket NSW
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Big Clash, possibly the most competitive game of industry cricket in the world, is returning in February for the...
Cummins&Partners NYC takes action to help furry friends in Australia with @koalasofnyc
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Cummins&Partners New York, an agency with Australian roots and over 50% Australian employees, has felt the impact of...
Gabberish #15: The Culture Issue
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Guest edited by Common Ventures Creative Daniel Nutman (pictured), the fifteenth issue of Gabberish, creative therapy...
Goodman Fielder appoints Initiative as media agency partner following a competitive pitch
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Goodman Fielder has announced its selection of Initiative to handle the Goodman Fielder media portfolio for its...
The One Club for Creativity announces jury for the global 2020 Young Ones Student Awards
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The One Club for Creativity has announced the jury for the three competitions within its global 2020 Young Ones...
Transport for NSW urges Sydneysiders to keep their ‘Heads Up’ in new safety campaign for Sydney’s Light Rail via Wunderman Thompson
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The ‘Heads Up’ campaign explores the community life around the light rail and features a local Sydney street cast
Brisbane/Melbourne-based creative agency Hatchet Agency rebrands to MakerStreet
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Today the young and eclectic ‘Hatchet Agency’ is buried as it rebrands to MakerStreet.
Renault Australia launches the All-New Kadjar medium SUV with new brand campaign via Big Red
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Renault Australia has launched a new campaign via Big Red to drive aspiration for the French marque in Australia, and...
Special K captures AFL women’s lives both on and off the field in new ‘Rise with Us’ campaign via Wunderman Thompson, Sydney
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Special K has launched a new campaign in partnership with the AFL Women’s League to drive the rise of female athletes
McCann Worldgroup in partnership with Coca-Cola to power Adfest’s inaugural Lotus Seeds program for university / DESIGN SCHOOL students
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The ten selected finalists will be invited to travel to AdFest 2020.
A tax deductible BestadsPRO membership for only $30 per year to get full access to Bestads
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BestadsPRO Membership is only US$30 per year (less than 60 cents per week)
FIREAID 2020: AUSTRALIAN SINGER/ACTOR JOHN WATERS ANNOUNCES STELLAR CONCERT TO SUPPORT BUSHFIRE VICTIMS IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
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TO BE HELD AT BONG BONG PICNIC RACECOURSE BOWRAL FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY.
Creatives for Bushfires: Call out for agencies to come together to provide support to Australia’s bushfire impacted communities
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In the aftermath of Australia’s current bushfire crisis, countless communities across Victoria, NSW and South...
This week’s Best Ad Jobs @ TheBestAdJobs.com
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Each week Campaign Brief posts positions available within the Australasian and Asian advertising, media and...
Tomorrow’s On Fire: Australian Creatives Rally to Help Combat Bushfires
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From Oh Yeah Wow’s excoriating animation to fundraising Aussie-themed pollution masks and an Eric Bana-voiced...
Bestads Six of the Best Reviewed by Gary du Toit, VP Creative Director, BBDO New York
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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...
Wavemaker launches new growth initiative across the world to mark its 2nd birthday
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Wavemaker is challenging the agency’s 7,600 staff across the world to join forces for a global idea generation day to...
The Producers appoints Sydney-based Executive Producer Esmé Fisher
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The 2020 vision for The Producers was to bring even more smart, capable and genuinely nice people into the team.
ASB creates the biodegradable ‘Sustainaball’ via WiTH Collective linked by Isobar New Zealand
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Taking a sustainable spin on one of the most iconic Kiwi summer props, and to celebrate its sponsorship of the ASB...
Young industry professionals reach fundraising target for Smoggys launch – selling Aussie P2 Masks to raise funds for Rural Fire Service
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On Tuesday 10th December 2019, when air quality levels were particularly bad, four young Aussies from Wavemaker and...
AdFest 2020: Wunderman Thompson to power ‘Transformation Agenda’ at AdFest Biz School
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AdFest has announced that Wunderman Thompson will power the agenda for AdFest Biz School, a future-fit business...
Wieden + Kennedy Portland named Bestads International Ad Agency of the Decade; Volkswagen TOPS GLOBAL CLIENT RANKINGS
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Wieden + Kennedy, Portland has been named the BestAds International Ad Agency of the Decade, based on points accrued on
Bestads Rankings: Which are the Top Australian production companies and directors of the decade?
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Revolver/Will O'Rourke is the top production company in Australia over the last decade according to the Bestads Rankings
MJZ named Bestads Global Production Company of the Decade; Steve Rogers named #1 Director
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MJZ has been named the top global production company of the decade, based on points accrued on Bestads for work...
Privacy and brand safety, the social slowdown and the potential of gaming and podcasts were top of the agenda for advertisers in 2019 – Warc
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Privacy and brand safety in a programmatic world, a slowdown in social media growth and the advertising potential...
Bestads Rankings 2019: Which are the Top Advertising Agencies in the Top 10 Countries?
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The USA, UK, Australia, France and Brazil are the top five countries in the 2019 Bestads Rankings.
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