John Bastick

John Bastick has edited B&T since 2015, making him one of the title's longest serving editors. In that time he has overseen B&T's rise to fame and fortune. He is one of Australia's foremost authorities on all things advertising, marketing and media. Prior to editing B&T, John built a scintillating career as a pioneer in the highly successful Men's Magazine category.

Revealed! B&T’s Best Of The Best Top 10 Creatives, Presented by Finecast, Part Of GroupM Nexus

This 10 best creatives list is much like an invite to Charles' Coronation - it's far more interesting who's not on it.

7 months Ago

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Channel Seven Claims 2021 Ratings Crown

Channel Seven is this year's most-watched network, and that's despite bringing us Holey Moley and Big Brother VIP.

2 years Ago

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“No Wonder This Country’s F@cked!” Heinz Ad Infuriates Brits As Greasy Fry-Up Goes Woke

The brilliant thing about a greasy fry-up's how it instantly removes a hangover & takes five years off at the same time.

2 years Ago

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Knead-To-Know! Adam Ballesty Named Domino’s’ CMO

Adam Ballesty named Domino's' CMO, as he struggles to get the stench of pepperoni out of his sports coats.

2 years Ago

“The Vasectomy Cocktail!” Ryan Reynolds Skewers Father’s Day & Parenting In Wicked New Gin Spot

Ahhh, Ryan Reynolds – women want him, men want to be him! Well, not B&T. We'd rather be a member of One Direction.

2 years Ago

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Danny Bass: “I’m 100% Not In The Running For The GroupM CEO Role”, As List Of Candidates Grows

Been wondering what Danny Bass has been up to? Well, wonder no more as you revel in B&T's FBI-esque detective work here.

2 years Ago

“Prodigal Son!” Meet Graham’s Stephen de Wolf To Return To Australia For Personal Reasons

Stephen de Wolf's an Aussie 'made good' on the world stage. Let's even give him a crack at Eurovision 2022, B&T says.

2 years Ago

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“Auf Wiedersehen!” Jens May Have Left The Building, But GroupM’s CEO Search Is More Pressing

Squabbles, cattiness, gossip & evictions. It may sound like an episode of Big Brother but it's the local WPP operations.

2 years Ago

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Australia’s Advertising Industry Ranked Second Last To Used Car Salesmen For Ethics & Honesty

If there's any lessons in this honesty & ethics study it's never buy a used car from anyone in the advertising industry.

2 years Ago

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SMI Data: Ad Spends Continue Their Recovery, Ably Led By TV Up 8.5%

Australia’s media market has continued to recover from the COVID pandemic in February, reporting a reduced year-on...

2 years Ago

Toyota Media Pitch! Three Agencies Left As Race Goes Down To The Wire

As clarification, this article contains comments from "unnamed sources". Industry parlance for "possibly under crap".

2 years Ago

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Reports: Publicis Plans For Bespoke Agency To Snare Toyota’s Media In Australia, As Field Narrows To Five

There's a fine line between investigative journalism and highly fabricated crap. As you'll discover reading this report.

2 years Ago

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Cindy Gallop: “Adland’s Ageist As F@ck Because The White Men Who Run It Fetishize Youth”

One thing's for sure, when Cindy Gallop gives you a tongue lashing, you're staying licked & lashed for some time coming!

3 years Ago

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Here Are The 2020 Emmy Nominations For Most Outstanding Commerical

B&T must confess, once Ricky Gervais finishes insulting everyone we tend to lose interest in the actual Emmy Awards.

3 years Ago

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Nine CFO Paul Paul Koppelman Departs After 10 Months Citing Family Reasons

Nine's CFO departs, although not linked to Karl trying to get his Willougby Hotel beer receipts through on expenses.

3 years Ago

LEAKED! Red Bull Marketers In Massive Racism Storm As Presentation Belittles Indians, Chinese, Arabs & Africans

Thinking of giving your next marketing preso some zing & pizzazz? Trust us, there's absolutely nothing to learn here.

3 years Ago

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Tuesday TV Wrap: ABBA Doco Does 476K For Nine, But It’s Seven Who Proves The Dancing Queen

B&T's TV reviewer was in the sauna last night enjoying a fondue. And he didn't even watch the ABBA doco on Nine.

3 years Ago

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Dentsu Aegis Launches Global Full-Service Agency dentsumcgarrybowen

DAN unveils new agency dentsumcgarrybowen. A little bit Japanese, a little bit inside centre for the Penrith Panthers.

3 years Ago

Why Men Hate Ads

Research shows that advertising has joined tofu, the Academy Awards & Missy Higgins' music in a list of things men hate.

3 years Ago

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The Myth Of The Ethical Consumer (& Why We Keep Buying Battery Farm Eggs)

This article originally appeared in the print edition of B&T. Sadly, its digitisation has not improved its spelling.

3 years Ago

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Brain Freeze! How Top Creatives Find Their Mojo

Top creative minds like Kate Ceberano, Ruel & Dave Hughes talk coming up with ideas. "What a great idea," you'll say.

3 years Ago

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More Senior Departures At M&C Saatchi UK As CEO & CCO Walk

Sadly, more exits at M&C Saatchi UK overnight. On the upside, that's more punch for everyone at the staff Chrissie 'do.

3 years Ago

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Turmoil At M&C Saatchi As Board Quits, As Accenture Eyes Audacious $175 Million Takeover Bid

This contains 66 per cent investigative journalism, 24 per cent industry speculation, with bollocks making up the rest.

3 years Ago

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Zenith Report: Aussie Ad Spends Set To Splutter Along At 2% YOY Until 2022

This report into ad spends does make for grim reading. Why not eat some gruel & wear fingerless gloves for added effect?

3 years Ago

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Mark Coad Appointed IPG Mediabrands Australian CEO

IPG Mediabrands has snared one of Omnicom's "big fish" in Mark Coad, and taken the industry hook, line and sinker.

4 years Ago

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Grab The Tissues! Vodafone’s Christmas Ad Is This Year’s Tear-Jerker

Admittedly, this ad's out of Portugal. But that doesn't mean you need to know who Cristiano Ronaldo is to understand it.

4 years Ago

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Atomic 212° Snares Bupa’s $35 Million Media From Mindshare

As luck would have it, B&T's heading to Atomic 212°'s Xmas party tonight! So, it better be French champers after this.

4 years Ago

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In Henry Tajer’s Defence, He Was Handed The Proverbial Shit Sandwich!

Here's a definitive synopsis of the life & times of Henry Tajer. It could even make a movie, albeit not a very good one.

4 years Ago

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“What The Bejeebers Was That?” Prepare For The Creepiest (Most Compelling) Anti-Ad You’ll Ever See!

Ever watch an ad & think I need a Bex & a good lie down? Prepare the doona & the compound analgesic for this craziness.

4 years Ago

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ABC Unveils New Gen Of Triple J Presenters For 2020

We love to play Triple J around the B&T office. Primarily, because it gives our editor another thing to complain about.

4 years Ago

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Havas Media’s Mike Wilson Promoted To Chairman, Matt Houltham To Take CEO Role

Industry stalwart Mike Wilson promoted to Havas chairman and is all set to bring his stalwarts-and-all approach too.

4 years Ago

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Funny Vs Worthy: Should Ads Make Us Cry Laughing Or Just Cry?

Here's an expose into the merits of funny & worthy ads. Which, ironically, is neither funny nor worthy for that matter.

4 years Ago

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Sunday TV Wrap: NRL Grand Final Numbers Worst In Years

Do you work with a colleague whose only conversation is inane chat about the NRL? Get set for a blissful six months.

4 years Ago

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Reports: Seven To Offload Pac Mags To Rival Bauer In Latest Cost Saver

Pacific Magazines set to join a slightly used boardroom table & jousting sticks in James Warburton's sell-off at Seven.

4 years Ago

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Nine Attains 90 Per Cent Stake In Macquarie Media

To B&T's credit, it is a public holiday in Sydney today and we've struggled to find any actual news. But here's some.

4 years Ago

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Man Sues Apple Claiming An iPhone App Turned Him Gay

Admittedly, an app has never turned B&T's sexuality, however, Instagram once turned us into a rather attractive poodle.

4 years Ago

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