Adam Ferrier

May 26, 2025

Did the strategic planner just kill the advertising ...

It's time for the strategic planning profession to be redeployed, at the very least, to improve efficiency and creativity, writes the founder of Australian independent agency, Thinkerbell.

Oct 7, 2015

Advertising: Harder than brain surgery or rocket ...

In this latest installment of 'Unobvious Observations', Adam Ferrier proves he is a true believer in the power of advertising and wonders why its practitioners don't put serious effort into truly understanding the craft.

Aug 17, 2015

Unobvious Observations: Motivation is overrated

Briefs all too often focus on building motivation, something that's frequently unnecessary or impossible, writes Adam Ferrier. But if they're not focusing on creating desire, what should marketers and their agencies be paying attention to?

Jul 13, 2015

Unobvious Observations: Psychology 101

Five psychological experiments every marketer should know.

Jun 16, 2015

Unobvious Observations: The pratfall effect

Consider the impact that negative information or imperfections can have on desirability, writes Adam Ferrier.

Jun 15, 2015

Two-speed evolution

Australian marketing is splitting into two distinct paths.