
Arvind Hickman
B&T Features and Analysis Editor. Former Media Editor of Campaign. Loves sport (LFC), cooking, travelling & photography.
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bandt.com.au | Arvind Hickman
The former Seven West Media, Shazam, Optus executive Clive Dickens has launched Meliora Company - a global three-pronged consultancy that aims to accelerate AI enablement, innovation and creativity. Aussie industry leaders, including Today the Brave co-founder Celia Wallace, former IAB chief Vijay Solanki, Future Media's Ricky Sutton, and ex-Optus and News Corp executive Brendan Collogan have been enlisted as associates.
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bandt.com.au | Arvind Hickman
Harrison was appointed MD in 2019 and later reappointed for a further term in 2024. She joined Tourism Australia in 2017 as executive general manager international to lead the organisation's international operations, Global Distribution and Partnerships. "Under Pip's leadership, Tourism Australia has demonstrated the importance of our tourism industry to our nation.
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bandt.com.au | Arvind Hickman |Tom Fogden
Accenture Song and its creative agency Droga5, have won the coveted Optus media and creative accounts, beating a host of other agencies to the business, B&T can reveal. Droga5 will handle Optus' creative advertising and production, while the more recently established Accenture Song Media division, led by managing directors Melissa Fein, Sam Geer and Chris Colter, will handle end-to-end media strategy, planning and buying.
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bandt.com.au | Arvind Hickman
Tourism Fiji chief executive officer Brent Hill says his departure at the end of August after four years in the job will be "bittersweet". "Fiji is so special to us," he told B&T's sister publication . "I'm very proud of our achievements, and feel that the organisation is set up for success. "It's a wonderful industry to be a part of, and my 4-plus years there have been truly special. I really want to thank the broader industry, Ministry and the people of Fiji - it's been a privilege.
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bandt.com.au | Arvind Hickman
Ana Andjelic, a leading global expert in business and brand strategy, believes that modern brands should be hitmakers, influencing through a range of cultural elements and not through advertising. Speaking at Cannes in Cairns, Presented by Pinterest, Andjelic said that brands who become "Hitmakers" by telling their narrative through a range of "cultural products" are the ones that will shape culture and win.
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What an incredible atmosphere and buzz at the @aleaguemen semi between @CCMariners and @SydneyFC tonight. A privilege to be here. Than you @ParamountANZ. https://t.co/4xDpR3Hp42

Big story in Aussie adland: Initiative's Melissa Fein, Sam Geer and Chris Colter To Depart For Accenture Song https://t.co/zU3hGPruKz via @bandt

This is a huge move for @PepsiCo in Australia, who plan to stop advertising on linear TV. Some iconic TV ads over the years, what is your favourite? https://t.co/51KpevWClW via @bandt https://t.co/ThKMLjruzu