The Work: The latest from the world of commercial creativity

Can a 'winter internship' persuade Aussies to love winter?
1 day ago

Can a 'winter internship' persuade Aussies to love winter?

The campaign by Tourism Tasmania brings to life 10 winter experiences, each designed to challenge perceptions of winter to travellers.

Jetpac and Ballsy call for virgin travellers to ‘pop their cherries’
May 23, 2025

Jetpac and Ballsy call for virgin travellers to ‘pop their cherries’

In a world of same-same travel ads, this one pops.

A rousing speech about making your beer dreams come true
May 22, 2025

A rousing speech about making your beer dreams come true

Balter Brewing Co’s cheeky new campaign parodies motivational speeches to remind us all that good beer is within reach.

Baby shark in Greenpeace film is distraught by overfishing
May 21, 2025

Baby shark in Greenpeace film is distraught by overfishing

In a stunning new animation film by Photoplay, the dangers of overfishing are simply and effectively narrated by a blue shark, a species often caught in the crossfire of long line fishing.

Samsung ushers in a new era of AI TV
May 21, 2025

Samsung ushers in a new era of AI TV

Cheil rolls out a laundry list of features for the Samsung Vision AI; Ad Nut yearns for a little less jargon and a lot more heart.

Meet Lemon Man, Cass Beer's new mascot
May 20, 2025

Meet Lemon Man, Cass Beer's new mascot

In its latest work since opening a new Singapore office, GUT unveils a brand platform for Korean beer Cass, spotlighting its lemony range.

Nissan launches 90s-inspired video game ahead of Formula E race in Tokyo
May 13, 2025

Nissan launches 90s-inspired video game ahead of Formula E race in Tokyo

Dark Horses collaborated with illustrator Kentaro Yoshida and Electric Studios to create the game.

How a cute fishball turned its frown upside down
May 8, 2025

How a cute fishball turned its frown upside down

For Thai-based restaurant chain Bar BQ Plaza, Grey Thailand made sure that its clients’ feelings about dwindling sales were in full display to set off a national outcry.

Heineken trusts Korean football fans with keys to unmanned bars
May 7, 2025

Heineken trusts Korean football fans with keys to unmanned bars

An activation in Seoul sees Korean fans ordering, paying for, and pulling their own pints without bar owners or security present. Just to be able to watch live football.

Worried about using the AI-favoured em dash? Consider this alt symbol
May 6, 2025

Worried about using the AI-favoured em dash? Consider this alt symbol

Australia-based agency Cocogun has cheekily introduced the ‘am dash’ as a replacement for the em dash which is quickly becoming a symbol of AI-powered writing and content creation.

A new campaign gives dignity to Vietnam's unsung heroes
May 2, 2025

A new campaign gives dignity to Vietnam's unsung heroes

This Labour Day, a powerful tribute by creative agency The Friday urges us to see the workers we pass by without a second thought. But does recognition go far enough?

Sweaty Betty kicks off campaign focused on leg
May 1, 2025

Sweaty Betty kicks off campaign focused on leg

'Wear the damn shorts’ empowers women to embrace their legs and challenge beauty standards.

Changi Airport ropes in Aussie influencers to promote SEA foodie cities
Apr 30, 2025

Changi Airport ropes in Aussie influencers to promote SEA foodie cities

A three-part video series sees Changi Airport positioning itself as the gateway for travellers to discover Southeast Asia’s rich food culture.

Childhood bedwetting is nothing to be ashamed about, says Kimberly-Clark
Apr 29, 2025

Childhood bedwetting is nothing to be ashamed about, says Kimberly-Clark

In a campaign built around three 90-second AI-powered radio spots, the FMCG brand partners with FCB to convey that some kids just need more time to overcome bedwetting.

Samsung rescues runaway bills in delightfuly odd campaign
Apr 29, 2025

Samsung rescues runaway bills in delightfuly odd campaign

In a world where money slips away faster than acorns in a storm, Samsung and BBDO Bangkok offer a hilariously smart solution: Don’t lose what AI can save.

Vaseline’s new skincare campaign shields gamers where they play
Apr 29, 2025

Vaseline’s new skincare campaign shields gamers where they play

64% are unaware of blue light’s risks for skin damage. Vaseline taps in Ogilvy Canada and Singapore for an innovative campaign launched in Thailand.

The ‘unflushables’: Sydney Water prints PSAs on actual toilet rolls
Apr 28, 2025

The ‘unflushables’: Sydney Water prints PSAs on actual toilet rolls

A new campaign hits toilet cloggers in Sydney at the scene of the crime, via messaging on toilet rolls. What does Ad Nut make of all of this roll-play?

Beach please: Corona crowns world’s best beaches for 100th birthday
Apr 28, 2025

Beach please: Corona crowns world’s best beaches for 100th birthday

In a new platform to commemorate its 100th anniversary, the beer brand expands on its ‘This is Living’ proposition to celebrate sandy beaches and turquoise waters.

Mondelez reveals strategy behind 'Oreo Milky Way Dunk' campaign
Apr 24, 2025

Mondelez reveals strategy behind 'Oreo Milky Way Dunk' campaign

Campaign Indonesia speaks with Mondelez International executives about the Oreo Space Dunk campaign, which launched Oreo biscuits into space.

Telstra unveils cinematic silent films—as a reminder to silence your phones
Apr 23, 2025

Telstra unveils cinematic silent films—as a reminder to silence your phones

Weird and whimsical, and a welcome break from the usual ‘put your phone away’ lecture, even if Ad Nut is not entirely sure what’s happening in this campaign.