AANA has released its second annual “Christmas wish list”. <more>

More female industry leaders take seats on AANA Board

More women are joining the board of the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA), highlighting the rise of female leaders in the industry. <more>

AANA broadens reach of self-regulatory system

AANA has revised its Code of Ethics, making several amendments to broaden its scope and remove any ambiguity as to whether advertisements in the rapidly growing online and digital media sector are covered. <more>

Telstra’s Mark Buckman to Headline AANA “Marketing Over the Horizon” Congress 16 Feb 2012

Telstra’s Mark Buckman to Headline AANA “Marketing Over the Horizon” Congress 16 Feb 2012. <more>

AANA surveys agency remuneration practices

As a part of a global initiative, AANA will undertake the first major survey of Australian industry standards around agency remuneration. <more>

AANA considers concerns over outdoor advertising in review of industry Code of Ethics

AANA is encouraged by a report released today from the House of Representatives Committee Inquiry into Billboard and Outdoor Advertising, which has acknowledged AANA’s self-regulatory system. <more>

Classification of advertisements – an unnecessary regulatory burden

The Australian Association of National Advertiser’s system of self regulation is working effectively and introducing a classification system would add an unnecessary layer of regulation, says AANA in response to a Senate Committee’s report on the Review of the National Classification Scheme that was released today. <more>

Geoff Dixon, former Qantas CEO, has been awarded the Australian Association of National Advertisers’ 2011 Phil W Warner Award for achievement and outstanding service to the advertising and marketing communications industry. <more>

AANA collaborates with online advertising industry to release best practice guide in behavioural advertising

AANA has joined an industry alliance to release Australia’s first self-regulatory guideline and consumer website for third party online behavioural advertising (OBA). <more>

Advertiser Media Christmas Wishlist

AANA has released a “Christmas wishlist” which member advertisers hope will come true in 2011. <more>

Cross Industry Group to establish standards for online behavioural advertising in Australia

A Cross Industry Group comprised of six of Australia’s leading online, marketing and advertising industry bodies has been formed to develop industry guidelines and standards for online behavioural advertising (OBA) in Australia.  <more>

With the economic recovery in full swing in Australia, AANA has warned of a looming talent drought, as many advertisers struggle to staff key marketing positions. <more>

AANA welcomes the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s (IAB) request for tender for an online audience measurement system. <more>

AANA has set up a Facebook page as part of its review of the Code of Ethics. <more>

AANA leads discussion on advertising and marketing ethics

AANA has released the discussion paper for its Code of Ethics review to promote dialogue with all stakeholders and to stimulate informed input to the review. <more>

AANA has released a new “Media Audit Guide” to help members evaluate the performance of their media agency.
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The Australian Association of National Advertisers will take heed of a warning by Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, to ensure its Code of Ethics deals with the risk that children could be exposed to sexualised content in advertising on the internet and other digital media. <more>

AANA has initiated a comprehensive review of the Code of Ethics, to be conducted over the coming months.  The objective of the review is to update and where necessary develop the Code with a view to
meeting all stakeholders’ requirements and expectations. <more>

AANA Review of Code of Ethics - Background Paper

In a submission to ACMA, The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has pushed for more flexibility and less prescriptive disclosure and compliance requirements in the Commercial Radio Standards. <more>

The Australian Association of National Advertisers has chosen Telstra’s Lachlan McGrath as recipient of the 2010 AANA Young Marketers’ Award, including a trip to the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival valued at $10,000.00. <more>

In a submission to The Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts, the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) urges the Government to reconsider plans to widen the eligibility requirements of the Do Not Call Register. <more>

Guidelines for making environmental claims in advertising will now be a little clearer for marketers after the Australian Association of National Advertisers issued a Practice Note for the AANA Environmental Claims in Advertising and Marketing Code. <more>

Environmental Claims in advertising now subject to AANA Code

The Australian Association of National Advertisers’ (AANA) has released a Practice Note for its new AANA Environmental Claims in Advertising and Marketing Code, which came into effect on 1 January 2010. <more>

AANA is pleased to announce that Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy will give the keynote opening address at AANA’s Congress on 12 February in Sydney.  <more>

Marketing Executives are seizing on the opportunity provided by AANA’s Young Marketer Award to involve younger marketers in efforts to reinvigorate thought leadership and strategic repositioning of the Marketing Department within their organisations.  <more>

In an exclusive workshop preceding the 2010 AANA Congress on 12th of February, Doctor Don E. Schultz, international speaker and Professor Emeritus from Northwestern University's Medill School in Chicago, will address the topic of “Marketing in a Push and Pull Marketplace”. <more>

AANA has welcomed Mike Connaghan, CEO of STW Group, Australasia’s leading communications services group, to its Board of Directors, bringing a valuable agency perspective to the Board’s deliberations. <more>

Nominations are open for the AANA’s lifetime achievement WARNER AWARD

AANA is seeking nominations for the Phil J Warner Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award will be a fitting finale to AANA’s “Window on 2010” Congress, on February 12th next year. <more>

As part of its “Window on 2010” Advertising , Marketing and Media Congress on February 12th AANA will announce the winner of the Young Marketer of the Year, including a trip to the prestigious 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in France in June valued at $10,000. <more>

Marketing executives returning from their summer vacations in 2010 will get an early opportunity to see how the New Year’s market is shaping up, as AANA presents its “Window on 2010” Advertising Marketing & Media Congress, Friday 12th February, Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney. <more>

In response to the increasing risk of inappropriate use of images of children and young people, the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has today published practical guidance for advertisers and marketers: Practice Guide - Managing Images of Children and Young People. <more>

The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has today published an Environmental Claims in Advertising and Marketing
Code. The Code has been adopted by AANA to ensure that marketers apply rigorous, industry-wide standards when they make environmental claims in advertising or marketing communications. <more>

The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) today welcomed the opportunity to consult further with all stakeholders on the PHT’s recommendations and the chance to demonstrate the ongoing effectiveness of self-regulation of advertising. <more>

A group of the leading quick service restaurants in Australia for the first time have agreed on a common framework to ensure that only food and beverages that represent healthier choices are advertised to children and to help parents and guardians make informed product choices for their children. <more>

The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has welcomed the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing’s report “Weighing it Up – Obesity in Australia”. <more>

Anyone serious about tackling childhood obesity needs to carefully examine the underlying evidence before attacking an industry that is critical to generating jobs and promoting competition in a struggling economy.  A fundamental misconception is that childhood obesity is a national epidemic spiraling out of control. In fact, the latest research shows this overworked claim is highly misleading. <more>

Following a period of public consultation, the board of the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has agreed to proceed with the development and implementation of an Environmental Claims Advertising and Marketing Code. <more>

A recommitment to response advertising and marketing communications with particular regard to children has been made by the peak marketing industry body, the Australian Association of National Advertisers. <more>

The Australian Association of National Advertisers has chosen an experienced association professional with a strong public policy background in marketing, marketing research, and codes of conduct as its first Chief Executive Officer, Scott McClellan. <more>