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shEqual Launches 'Commercial Breakdown' Campaign to Help End Sexist Ads
How do you make an ad for the ad industry? It's not easy, but the talented folk at shEqual and The Open Arms have done it. The new...
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The Design Conference Scales Up with 27 Speakers & 1 Baby
The Design Conference 2024 has officially wrapped in Meanjin as of Friday June 7, having expanded the hearts and minds of Australia’s...
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Just Announced: AU & NZ Agencies Recognised in Gerety Awards Shortlist
Howatson+Company, Bullfrog, Bang Bang Studios, HERO and Saatchi & Saatchi among the Australian shortlisted entrants at the 2024 Gerety...
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Insights from the Jury Room: Mandie van der Merwe
When it comes to selecting a Jury President, The Gerety Awards were this year fortunate to appoint Saatchi & Saatchi Australia...
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Insights from the Jury Room: Katarina Matic
It takes an experienced eye to judge creative work, and few assemble a better jury than The Gerety Awards, a creative prize redefining...
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Applications open: Assisterhood's 2024 program expands overseas
In an exciting expansion and with a fresh new look, mentors from Aotearoa and wider Australia will join VIC, NSW and QLD programs in...
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Migration & Motherhood: Mothers Building New Lives Abroad
By Natalie Peart, Founder of Jobspeak Academy. I am a mum and I am a migrant, but I moved to Australia from Scotland seven years before I...
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‘FFS, Pay Us!’: How the Gender Pay Gap is Holding Adwomen BackÂ
By Leah Morris, Editor. As an independent publication, Mavens plays an important role in pulling back the curtain on the state of the...
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The Art of Being Present: Mindfulness & Healing Through Creativity
Words and artworks by Caro Latorraca. As creative people in advertising, we are constantly working toward an outcome. Always expecting...
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‘Beyond 10%’: Mikhaila Warburton on Uplifting Women to Creative Leadership
By Mikhaila Warburton. I was made redundant right before Christmas in 2020. I was a female leader, a top performer and a return-to-work,...
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Nancy Bugeja On Designing Your Own Life & Business
Nancy Bugeja is CEO of HM, a purpose-driven creative agency globally recognised for meaningful work that gets results. A firm believer in...
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Opinion: 'I Want to Own My Own Brand, Not His.'
By Kathryn Goater (neé Van Kuyk), Co-founder and Co-CEO, Media-Wize. After my marriage ended and embracing my newfound independence,...
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Without Fostering Inclusion on Set, Is Diversity Enough?
Lauren Chibert explains why the industry shouldn’t settle at diverse casting alone. Later this year I’ll be a bridesmaid in my best...
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How to Skew a Referendum Through Design
The Australian Government has printed over 13 million referendum booklets. By Dr Jane Connory. The Australian Government has done a...
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Bek Agius on Neurodivergence, Mental Health & Motherhood
Bek Agius is a mother, creative and brand-focused marketer with over ten years’ experience working across a range of industries including...
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How to Empower Your Work Presence
Being able to assert yourself at work (and in life!) is an important skill that will serve you well. Not only will it help you...
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How to be a Changemaker as an Advertiser
By Tiff Ng. Finding a career path in advertising in line with our values has become increasingly important. From finding jobs that allow...
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Nola Mutogo: The Digital Marketing Maven Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
In today's world, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses of all sizes. But with so many different digital marketing...
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‘Writer, mother, ECD’: Inside the World of Hilary Badger
Hilary Badger is a talented writer, mother and Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy Melbourne. With over 20 years of experience in the...
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TDC 2023: Hear from the Women Leading Design
At Mavens, we're proud to support events or organisations that prioritise representation of women leaders. It’s why we're so excited for...
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