Tourism Tasmania Launches ‘Winternships’ To Challenge Perceptions Of Winter
Tourism Tasmania has launched ‘Winternships’, a tongue-in-cheek Off Season activation, inviting Australians to undertake a Tasmanian internship experience, designed to help them become winter people. ‘Winternships’ was developed by HAVAS Red, supported by Starcom, Orchard and BMF. The campaign brings to life 10 different Off Season experiences created by Tasmanian tourism operators, with each designed […]
Havas Red Australia Named Finalist for “PR Breakthrough” at PRWeek Global Awards
HAVAS Red Australia’s record-setting PR, content, social, and owned-channel campaign for Tourism Tasmania has been recognised as one of the most impactful campaigns of the past 12 months at the PRWeek Global Awards. Odd Jobs, the mighty campaign seen all over the world, was named a finalist for PR Breakthrough at the prestigious international event. […]
Havas Red duo snap up inaugural Cairns Hatchlings PR Award
Young stars Claudia Warren & Francesca Hampton have taken the 2025 Cairns Crocodiles Conference by storm, being named the inaugural winners of the PR category in the Young Hatchlings competition. Representing Havas Red, Claudia (PR) and Fran (Social) teamed up to deliver a multi-channel response to a creative brief from Women on a Mission (WOAM), […]
It truly takes a village – support from work during the fertility journey
By Kate Smailes, Managing Partner, Havas Blvd and Chief Client Officer Havas Australia As I sit here on my second Mother’s Day, my first as a full time working mum, cuddling my twins, I find myself reflecting on the last five years and how I got to where I am today and how I am incredibly […]
CUP OF CORPORATE COMMS: AN UNFILTERED LOOK AT WHAT PERCOLATED IN APRIL
From redefining leadership to rethinking online search, April made one thing clear: the pace of change isn’t slowing — and communicators are on the front lines.
2025 AUSSIE FUTURES STUDY: A SHIFT FROM MATESHIP TO ME-SHIP
The Havas Labs 2025 Aussie Futures report explores how years of turmoil — from COVID to economic strain and social division — have shifted Australian values.
Cup of Corporate Comms: An Unfiltered Look at What Percolated in March
From platform choices to policy shifts, the stakes keep rising for communicators. In March, media buying got more political, not just more precise. Listening programs grew more sophisticated — but so did employee expectations. ESG strategies continued to evolve under the weight of regulatory recalibration, and DEI efforts faced a growing mix of pushback and […]
Havas Red Wins ‘Best Use of Owned Media’ and more at Mumbrella CommsCon
Capping an outstanding 2024, in which Havas Red won multiple industry awards in Australia and globally, the leading PR agency has taken home ‘Best Use of Owned Media’ at the 2025 Mumbrella CommsCon Awards. The recognition comes for Havas Red’s internationally renowned campaign for Tourism Tasmania, called Odd Jobs, an integrated PR, content, social, and […]
Wise selects Havas Red as first Australian PR agency to drive next phase of growth
Wise has appointed HAVAS Red as its first PR agency of record in Australia, as the global fintech brand looks to expand its local footprint and strengthen awareness across consumers, businesses and financial verticals. The appointment signals a more aggressive earned media push for Wise, which has grown steadily in Australia since launching in 2016. […]
CUP OF CORPORATE COMMS: AN UNFILTERED LOOK AT WHAT PERCOLATED IN FEBRUARY
It’s an interesting time to be a corporate communicator: DEI remains a battleground. ESG strategies continue to evolve under scrutiny. And with the press under pressure, brand communications are challenged. Political tensions are also redefining workplace conversations, and employee expectations are shifting faster than ever. We’re unpacking all of these key themes in our latest […]