9 min Anna Thairs: Bursting Adland’s Diversity Bubble Anna Thairs is an award-winning Strategy Director and a strong advocate for diversity and mental health. Being open and vocal about her...
2 min Why Brands Need Purpose To Survive By Mirella Arapian. "Never let a good crisis go to waste.” – Winston Churchill. Recent global events have proven that purpose—a phrased...
6 min 3 Reasons Why You NEED To Fail By Alicent Wong. I love this quote by an unknown author: “Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your...
4 min Stefanie DiGianvincenzo: ‘Embrace Your Difference’ Think of the most creative person you’ve ever met then add empathy, humour and unwavering professionalism. Meet Stefanie DiGianvincenzo,...
2 min 'Capitalising On Blood': Why We're Boycotting Dark Mofo By Leah Morris. Spanish artist Santiago Sierra’s proposed ‘Union Flag’ artwork has triggered abhorrence across Australia, as Mona’s Dark...
2 min 7 Things Men Can Do For Gender Equality Now Distressed by women's inequality issues in the media recently, and want to help? Here are 7 things you can do right now to become an ally...
4 min Aïcha Wijland: Art, Ads & Authenticity Born in the Netherlands, raised in NZ and now one of Australia’s best art directors. Aïcha Wijland (pronounced Ah-ee-sha, like the song)...
8 min Summer Gwynne: How to Navigate Work & Parenthood According to a recent study from the Advertising Council of Australia, women only make up 27% of agency management roles. So where are...
5 min Sarah Gross & Cass Mackenzie: Founding a Purpose-driven Agency There’s a new breed of agency on the horizon and two female founders are at the forefront of this change. Introducing Storyfolk, a...
3 min Georgie Waters: Making A Statement On Sexual Harassment There’s nothing Mavens appreciates more than defending our right to safe, respectful workplaces. Which is exactly what Sydney-based...
