Benjamin Li
Dec 20, 2010

The Communications Council announces 'Circus' speaker line-up

SYDNEY - The Communications Council, Australia’s major body for the marketing communications industry, has announced the speaker line-up for ’Circus’ — The Festival of Commercial Creativity 2011— which will be held at Carriageworks from 22 to 25 February.

The Communications Council announces 'Circus' speaker line-up

Jose Cabaco, global brand creative director of Nike Sportswear, Rob Campbell, regional head of creative strategy of W+K, Marvin Chow, marketing director Asia Pacific and Japan of Google, Jess Greenwood, director, Contagious Insider, Josh Spear, a leading US marketing strategist, Charles Wigley, chairman of BBH Asia, will be among the headliners. 

The festival will also incorporate the APG Battle of Big Thinking, where high profile speakers from advertising and marketing, business and government battle it out for the 'biggest idea', an international keynote program and a ‘pencil case’ segment showcasing the importance of creativity in campaign effectiveness.

The final event will be the industry’s creative awards night, the AWARD Awards. Google will also host an interactive showcase of You Tube content and the event will celebrate the industry’s up and coming talent at the SHOTS Director of the Year.

“Despite this being our first year, the level of interest from speakers from around the world has been fantastic and we expect a range of diverse and thought provoking presentations, said Anthony Freedman, chairman of The Communications Council.

For more details, check out  www.communicationscouncil.org.au

Source:
Campaign Asia

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