Publicis Groupe ANZ

Saatchi & Saatchi NZ CEO and Publicis Groupe NZ Chief Connections Officer, Mark Cochrane, recently joined Paul Spain on the NZ Business Podcast to share his dynamic career journey and biggest learnings over the years, giving insights into culturally-led creativity, understanding clients, unlocking growth, and honest leadership.   Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/gmgrQD_y

As part of our partnership with the Cancer Council for our Working with Cancer Initiative we have been empowering our people to develop the skills and confidence to talk to people affected by cancer in the workplace. Many of the leaders across Publicis Groupe and our agencies have been actively participating in Cancer Conversation training run by the Cancer Council, with sessions taking place across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand. Key takeaways from the sessions include: - Embracing vulnerability and openness: Participants have shown incredible willingness to engage in discussions and ask important questions they may have hesitated to address before. - Practical tools and resources: Delivered by experts from Cancer Council, the training provided advice, guidance and shared practical tools to navigate cancer in the workplace. Their guidance highlighted the support available, the impacts of cancer and the importance of boundaries in our roles. Together, we’re not just building awareness but also equipping ourselves with the skills and confidence to support our colleagues affected by cancer. Thank you to Cancer Council NSW for running this important training with us. If you would like to know how to run similar training in your organisation, please get in touch. #ProudToBePublicis #WorkingWithCancer

Yesterday, as part of White Ribbon Month, we hosted an event in partnership with Viva Women, our employee action group, and White Ribbon Australia to discuss the complexities of domestic and family violence (DFV) in our communities.   The month-long event is part of a global social movement to stop male violence against women and create a safe society for women and children. We came together to educate about recognising the different forms of abuse, understanding how it can affect individuals at work and home, and exploring supportive actions we can take for ourselves and others impacted by DFV.   Thank you to Dean Cooper, Dave Kramer and Tania McNair from White Ribbon Australia for joining us and sharing your insights to open up conversations around such an important topic and champion change together. #WhiteRibbonMonth

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Lisa Ronson today. Many of our colleagues across Publicis Groupe had the privilege of working with Lisa, and she was both an incredible client and a genuinely caring individual.   Working with the teams at Digitas for Tourism Australia and Saatchi & Saatchi for Westpac, Lisa was a passionate and exceptional marketer. It was very clear to everyone who crossed paths with her that she cared deeply about those around her and inspired us all with her leadership and dedication to mentoring the next generation.   Lisa's contribution to this industry will never be forgotten. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lisa's family and friends during this difficult time.

Last week, the WA community came together for an event hosted by the Advertising Council Australia (ACA) and the WAMA (WA Marketing Association Inc.) to tackle the critical topic of how organisations can actually address and embrace DEI.   Informed by the recent ACA 'Create Space' and WAMA 'A Way To Go' reports, the event highlighted the pressing reality of significant gaps that persist in our industry, with findings showing that we have a long way to go. The panel delved into the actionable steps needed to create lasting change, highlighting how crucial leadership is in driving change from the top and how DEI needs to be treated as business critical.   The panel included Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo, who emphasised, “I think we’ve got to acknowledge that there’s no silver bullet...Even if you look back on the last 5 years, the conversation and intent that we’re seeing in the industry is really positive, but certainly there’s a lot of work to be done.”   Read more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gjYdJD_a Photography by Lauren Brewer

We’ve won an #ARIA! We’re delighted to announce last night we took home the ARIA for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement for our ‘End The Trend’ campaign with Cancer Council Australia and The Australian Government.   A massive thank you to the Cancer Council, The Australian Government, Bolster Group, Keep Left and, of course, the incredible JK-47 for partnering on the ‘Sun Safety’ track, which challenges the attitudes and social norms around sun tanning amongst young Australians.

We are thrilled to announce that Publicis Groupe and Leo Burnett Australia will now be working across all nine of Suncorp's insurance brands.   The talented team at Leos will expand on their seven-year partnership with Suncorp Group, with PXP and Prodigious managing centralised creative production.   Michael Rebelo, Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO: “The marketing transformation agenda and creative ambition of Mim and the Suncorp team is truly inspiring to be a part of. To be expanding our partnership with the rest of their iconic brands is a huge testament to the Leo Burnett team. We look forward to unleashing our production platform PXP and a range of our Publicis Groupe capabilities to support this next phase of their growth." https://lnkd.in/eX_DUd-e

We are pleased to announce that Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo has been appointed Chair of Advertising Council Australia.   “I’m honoured to build on the strong foundation Mark [Green] has established…Looking ahead, I’m excited to work closely with our esteemed Board and members to champion creativity as the driving force of commercial growth. Together, we’ll push boundaries to ensure our industry not only thrives but leads with inclusivity, integrity and purpose, whilst setting global standards through accreditation for ethical and effective practice,” said Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Groupe ANZ   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gC6CWM-A

Join the Advertising Council Australia and WAMA (WA Marketing Association Inc.) for a DEI pop-up event this Thursday, where Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo and an expert panel will explore the findings of the WAMA 'Way to Go' and ACA 'Create Space' reports, offering actionable insights to help foster DEI within organisations.   The panel will provide real working examples of how Publicis Groupe and other brands and agencies are creating inclusive environments and driving positive change in the workplace.

We are proud to announce that Publicis Groupe ANZ is now registered with Pride Pledge🏳️🌈 NZ's Gender Affirmation Policy Register.   The register is an initiative by the Pride Pledge community to be more transparent about what gender affirming policies organisations have. This is both an initiative to support current and prospective employees and an important step in our commitment to fostering a more inclusive, and transparent workplace.   Find out more about the register here: https://lnkd.in/g3dZnVi2