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James McGrath
- Member since 2005
James McGrath is the Creative Chairman of Clemenger BBDO Australia, the most awarded network in the region.
In the seven years he has been based at Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, the agency has taken out record numbers of both creative and effectiveness awards, both within Australia and internationally, underpinning James’ belief that great work works. This year, the agency was named Campaign Brief Agency of the Year for an unprecedented record 5th year in a row.
James has been involved in some of the world’s best work, including National Australia Bank’s ‘Break Up’, (the first financial services campaign to win the Cannes Grand Prix in over 40 years.)
The Four N’Twenty Magic Salad Plate, Guide Dogs ‘Support Scent’ and numerous campaigns for Australia’s largest brewer CUB including The legendary Carlton Draught ‘Big Ad’ and subsequent Slo Mo and Talking Boonie Doll for VB.
D&AD Awards (21)
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K9FM
- Radio Advertising
- Colenso BBDO
- Mars
- Radio Advertising
- Radio Advertising Campaigns
- 2015
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K9FM
- Radio Advertising
- Colenso BBDO
- Mars
- Radio Advertising
- Innovative Use of Radio
- 2015
-
Boony
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- George Patterson Y&R
- Foster’s Australia
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- New Uses Of Broadcast
- 2006
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Talkies
- Radio Advertising
- Colenso BBDO
- Mars
- Radio Advertising
- Radio Advertising over 30 seconds
- 2015
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Video Stamp
- Integrated & Earned Media
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Australia Post
- Integrated & Earned Media
- Innovative Media
- 2014
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Break Up
- Direct
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- National Australia Bank
- Direct
- Direct Integrated Campaigns
- 2012
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Slo Mo
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Foster’s
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- TV Commercials 61-120 seconds
- 2011
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Woman Whisperer
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Foster's Group
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- TV Commercials 41-60 seconds
- 2009
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Big Ad
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- George Patterson Y&R
- Foster’s Australia
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- TV Commercials 41 - 120 Seconds
- 2006
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Talkies
- Writing for Advertising
- Colenso BBDO
- Mars
- Writing for Advertising
- Writing for Radio Advertising
- 2015
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Pencils Equal Profits
- Direct
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Australian Writers and Art Directors Association
- Direct
- Direct Mail
- 2013
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Pencils Equal Profits
- Direct
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Australian Writers and Art Directors Association
- Direct
- Writing for Direct
- 2013
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Beer Chase
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Carlton and United Breweries, Carlton Draught
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- Cinema Commercials 61-120 seconds
- 2013
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Beer Chase
- Film Advertising Crafts
- The Sweet Shop
- Carlton & United Breweries
- Film Advertising Crafts
- Direction for Film Advertising
- 2013
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Support Scent
- Direct
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Guide Dogs Australia
- Direct
- Direct Integrated Campaign
- 2011
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Support Scent
- Integrated & Earned Media
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Guide Dogs Australia
- Integrated & Earned Media
- Integrated
- 2011
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Speak Woman
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Foster's Group
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- TV Commercials 41-60 seconds
- 2009
-
Magic Salad Plate
- Direct
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Patties
- Direct
- Integrated
- 2009
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Plastic Cup
- Integrated
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- Foster's Group
- Integrated
- Integrated
- 2008
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Disclaimer
- Radio
- Clemenger BBDO Melbourne
- RACV Financial Services
- Radio
- Radio Commercials
- 2008
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B'day
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- George Patterson Partners
- Cricket Australia
- TV & Cinema Advertising
- Television Commercials - Individual up to and including 30 seconds
- 2005