Opinion

I don’t regret launching an agency in the throes of COVID-19 1

We’re in an era of crisis opportunity 1

Australians are fine with your brand continuing to advertise, even if it’s not COVID-19 related

If we pause, pivot, and partner, we may get through COVID-19

COVID-19 shows us why quality journalism matters, but brands are contributing to its demise

Surviving 50 years in advertising 4

People think they’ll lose their jobs and are struggling with mental health – our marketing messages have to reflect that

As an industry, we need to support and protect each other like siblings, even if we’re not mates outside of work 1

We’re being complacent – taking the soft option with pay cuts and messaging – in our approach to COVID-19 13

During the Great Depression, many newspapers betrayed their readers. Some are doing it again now 3

The bad news for Australian media companies is about to get much worse unless the Government acts 19

Local newspapers are an ‘essential service’. They deserve a government rescue package, too 4

Overcoming imposter syndrome in a time of crisis 7

Staying at home might mean watching more TV, but the future of free to air remains uncertain 1

We need to shift the COVID-19 messaging beyond protecting ‘old people’ and encourage kindness 3

WFH has given me a window into my team’s lives 3

When COVID-19 makes everything feel out of control, we can control one thing: helping each other 4

When it comes to talking about the coronavirus, the jargon has got to go 4

Agencies need to help clients through the coronavirus Twilight Zone. Here’s how 1

‘Practice social distancing’ is terrible messaging; the government needs to communicate better 17

This industry can, and should, be more creative than jumping straight to pay cuts 20

Brands: Stop with the well-meaning COVID-19 emails 16

Adland: To survive COVID-19, we need to take 40% pay cuts, now 98

Moderating social channels during COVID-19 presents brands with new and different challenges

Finding ways to keep culture alive will be how we stay creative throughout COVID-19 2

Maintaining closeness with consumers amid social distancing will mean changing your media mix 5

The time to plan PR for a post COVID-19 world is now 3

Failure will lead you to closer client relationships

Crisis comms during COVID-19 is hard; don’t do it alone 2

Don’t stop the spend, people are listening 11

The world is wild and the industry needs to get closer than ever before

What we learnt from our first year in a media agency

We’re postponing everything (no surprise there)

Agency execs navigating COVID-19 need to act like true leaders, but prepare for more bad news and potential job cuts 13

During the coronavirus outbreak, brands are showing their true colours 2

How to make your work from home stint a success: Tips from a PR agency who do it every day 13

Pandemic pandemonium: Embracing both the challenges and opportunities of communicating in the COVID-19 crisis 1

Retail is not dead, bad brands are dead 6

#Toiletpapergate is a strange study into consumer behaviour, but it will be over by Friday 24

How to create space for female leaders in ad land

We need to better support women facing online hate just for doing their jobs 1

The AAP closure feels different to other redundancy rounds, and will affect us in a different way 4

The closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia 1

Stop flushing money down the toilet with your marketing technology investment 3

TV trading in Australia is too complex, but VOZ will make it easier 6

Why consumers think your ad is a ‘flop’ 6

An open letter to ANZ: Be better 23

Workplace culture is the real barrier to agency productivity 11

Before we use the ‘innovation’ label, let’s remember the man who coined the term

PR needs to rethink the meaning of ‘earn’ 3

A good PR campaign has to start with the award entry in mind 8

To win at Tokyo 2020, sports need to look beyond the medal tally and at their comms strategies 1

Australian law says the media can’t spin lies – ‘entertainment magazines’ aren’t an exception 1

Vale Holden: How America’s General Motors sold us the Australian dream

Court ruling against ABC highlights the enormous deficiency in laws protecting journalists’ sources

Why Australians fell out of love with Holdens 7

Just how much trouble is Seven in? (Answer: A lot more than you probably realise) 6

The Holden brand might be gone, but it will never be forgotten 7

People hate our industry because we make stuff people hate. The Oscars, Super Bowl and Christmas prove there’s a better way 4

D-Day for Rugby Australia over broadcast deal 6

Brands need to communicate more – not less – with Chinese consumers during the coronavirus outbreak 3

Brands should focus on romance over revenue this Valentine’s Day 2

Ultra Tune’s latest ad, starring Pamela Anderson, is the epitome of misguided marketing 63

Measuring the value of PR isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean we should give up trying 3

Influence marketing’s problems can be solved with a machine-learning solution 1

Ad Standards hurts women and boys by allowing KFC’s ad to remain on air 7

Scott Morrison didn’t need adman Russel Howcroft, but a PR pro 8

Media ‘impartiality’ on climate change is ethically misguided and downright dangerous 3

Get in bed with the devil: Why not-for-profits need PR 5

The MLA lamb ad confirms Australia Day is the latest victim of cancel culture 7

Announcing Mumbrella’s new comment moderation policy 46

Tupac, Pokemon Go, Big Brother and Nokias: Nostalgic experiential marketing is here to stay

Vale Robin Parkes, a remarkable industry leader and mentor 4

The Australian bushfire crisis has shown the best and worst of social media  1

Yeah, nah: Scott Morrison’s PR tries but fails to hide climate denial and inaction 17

Don’t try to out-Chinese the Chinese in your Lunar New Year advertising. You’ll lose 9

A spin bowler taught the corporate world how not to spin last week 7

A heartfelt thank you 12

Harry and Meghan stepping back from the Royal Family and towards a new media policy is exactly the right PR move 12

Why people leave Facebook – and what it tells us about the future of social media 2

Why media education in schools needs to be about much more than ‘fake news’ 3

Podcast revolution: the rise and rise of audio storytelling 1

Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires? 4

Adland: Please give your teams the space to feel sad during this bushfire crisis 26

Broadcast turns 100: from the Hindenburg disaster to the Hottest 100, here’s how radio shaped the world

Former marketer Scott Morrison’s bushfire messaging isn’t good leadership, and it isn’t good PR 114

What Australia watched on TV on New Year’s Eve, 1959

Respect for creatives has dissolved, leaving us with crap creative we’ve become desensitised enough to like 19