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 […]
RareNext: Havas Future Report on Rare Diseases
As an agency, we always have the mindset to try to do more, make more of a difference, and to support our clients in our joint mission of improving patient outcomes. No where else is that truer than in rare diseases. The unique aspect of rare diseases – that is both incredibly humbling and motivating […]
Cup of Corporate Comms: A Look at What Percolated in January
Below are key themes that dominated corporate communications news in January 2025. From DEI at a crossroads to shifting climate priorities and geopolitical and social changes, we cover it all. You can download a PDF of this month’s edition here. Geopolitical shifts demand a polycrisis-ready approach. As outlined in Havas Red’s Red Sky Predictions 2025, today’s business environment remains complex, requiring […]
HAVAS Red Australia Promotes Nicole Phillips & Myrna Van Pelt to Managing Partners
HAVAS Red Australia has promoted Nicole Phillips and Myrna Van Pelt to managing partners of its Healthcare and Corporate practices, respectively. The duo helm two of the agency’s most strategic practice areas, with HAVAS rapidly expanding its healthcare and pharma communications footprint both globally and in Australia, while demand continues to grow among brands and […]