What do aliens, scams, and Steve Buscemi have in common? Telstra’s latest campaign, “Scamageddon.” And it’s hard to miss. Blending humor, sci-fi visuals and sharp storytelling, the ad grabs attention and sustains it, as revealed in our second-by-second emotional activation below. Since Brent Smart’s arrival as CMO, Telstra has leaned into bold creative to spark stronger emotional connections and stand out. But beyond the laughs and theatrics, “Scamageddon” raises a bigger question: how can brands create advertising that’s both creatively distinctive and commercially effective? Full insights in the comments 👇. Alita McMenamin, Anna Jackson, Rebecca Tearle, Paula Marreiros Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, +61, Micah Walker, Ian Williamson, Paul Gregson
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Lauren Austin, MKG's Chief Creative Officer, drops insights on why "action over ads" isn't just a catchy phrase - it's what happens when you understand that people want entertainment and exchange, not interruption 🎭 Her Full Video Here: https://lnkd.in/eQk6TAMX Giving perspective on where the industry's stuck, what brands are afraid to do, and the gap between what CMOs invest in versus what consumers actually respond to might make some executives uncomfortable 📊 #ATM #advertising #technology #media
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The true power of advertising isn’t just in grabbing attention, it’s in starting conversations that matter. At our recent Fireside Chat moderated by Shorty Awards Managing Director Junmian Sun, Cedric Devitt, CCO at Cheil USA, shared why pushing cultural boundaries can spark dialogue that outlasts the campaign itself, and often leads to something even more powerful than the work alone. #ShortyAwards
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Turns out, the most connected generation is giving “old media” new energy. Matt Miller and Nicole Davis Granese dig into why Zillennials are gravitating to cinema and OOH—and how we're is making bold ideas even bigger in the real world. 🔗 to read: https://lnkd.in/eu748jDg #DoBigThings | WEST BBDO | AT&T | Omnicom
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To kick off Advertising Week, Lisa Lucatuorto Mallen, AMCN SVP of Agency & Client Partnerships, takes the stage to discuss how AMCN and VideoAmp are working together to harness next-gen measurement to help brands reach engaged viewers with more relevance and impact than ever before. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/extdNfJW
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“.... impressions on different platforms don’t equal the same attention value, but advertisers often pay as if they do.” This article from Bizcommunity.com covers The Up&Up Group (affiliated to the global M&C Saatchi Group)'s recent Elevate event, where Amplified’s founder Karen Nelson-Field PhD dived deep into the real drivers of advertising impact and why relying on outdated metrics could be making your brand invisible. https://lnkd.in/dnnXvFPE #Amplified #AttentionMetrics #BrandMarketing
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BREAKING: The change is part of dentsu ANZ’s move to streamline operations by cutting layers of management and simplifying its media leadership structure across Australia. Rob Harvey #marketing #media #advertising https://lnkd.in/gc2Ds7ww
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