The idea that Australian advertising is on the wane is “rubbish”, former Euro Rscg Sydney boss David Jones – now the network’s global CEO – has said.
“I don’t think it’s true that advertising in Australia has got worse – that’s rubbish,” he told Mumbrella in Cannes yesterday.
“It’s got harder to win lions. Big budgets used to be something that helped developed markets win. That’s no longer the case.”
“What’s happened now is that ideas are cheaper to produce. Budget is no longer an obstacle. You don’t need to hire Tony Kay to produce a great ad,” said Jones, who chaired the Creative Effectiveness Lions in Cannes.
He said he doesn’t buy the argument that conservative clients or procurement is hurting creativity in Australia. “Look at Cannes. All the big clients are here. And they’re here to learn and support the industry,...
“I don’t think it’s true that advertising in Australia has got worse – that’s rubbish,” he told Mumbrella in Cannes yesterday.
“It’s got harder to win lions. Big budgets used to be something that helped developed markets win. That’s no longer the case.”
“What’s happened now is that ideas are cheaper to produce. Budget is no longer an obstacle. You don’t need to hire Tony Kay to produce a great ad,” said Jones, who chaired the Creative Effectiveness Lions in Cannes.
He said he doesn’t buy the argument that conservative clients or procurement is hurting creativity in Australia. “Look at Cannes. All the big clients are here. And they’re here to learn and support the industry,...
- 6/21/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
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