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M&C Saatchi’s Ben Cooper Contributes To Book Examining Advertising’s Future

Matt Porter
Published on: 19th September 2014 at 9:43 AM
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M&C Saatchi’s group innovation director Ben Cooper is among three Australians that have contributed to a new global book that looks at where advertising and creative communications is at and where it is headed.

Cooper, Reactive creative director Tim Buesing and Bridget Jung have each contributed chapters to the book: ‘Hacker, Maker, Teacher, Thief: Advertising’s Next Generation’.

The trio join 32 leading industry thinkers from around the globe to have contributed to the book. It is the second book from Creative Social, a global collective of creative directors of which President of the Australian Chapter.

Cooper’s chapter ‘Emotional Intelligence, Balancing Data & Creativity’ proffers answers to two key questions:

1. Where does creativity exist when everything becomes automated and targeted?
2. Are we in danger of stifling outcomes with predictions based on our prior interactions?

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Buesing’s chapter is titled ‘Proving MC Hammer Wrong’ while Jung espouses the thought that ‘Ideas are Gifts, not Possessions’.

Other issues explored include: how copying can make work original, what the industry should do to remain valuable, if digital collaboration is the death of idea ownership, how do we ‘do’ innovation and should we be making things people want rather than making people want things.

“Creative Social has always been a champion for inspiration, creating a forum and platform for the world’s most forward-thinking creative minds,” Cooper said.

“This book is a testament to that with 35 essays that give a unique viewpoint on the now and next. I’m proud to have made the cut and hope readers enjoy my perspective on data and creativity.”

Google Creative Partnerships marketing director Ben Malbon said about the book: “A punchy, provocative and perceptive trip through some of the bigger debates of the moment, from a gang of the most pioneering creative minds in and around the industry. As a collection, it’s like an idea grenade. It should be required reading for agency CEOs and leadership teams.”

Creative social co-founder Daniele Fiandaca, said: “We wanted to build on the first book by focusing purely on the future of the advertising industry – celebrating the hackers, makers, teachers and thieves; the next generation of advertising.”

The book is available via online retailer Lulu with an Amazon release to follow in October. For information and purchasing details, head here.

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Matt Porter is a seasoned communications specialist A vastly experienced New Zealand-born, New South Wales-based journalist and public relations strategist, Matt brings a broad skill set to the table. He cut his teeth in journalism 12 years ago working for a busy Fairfax-owned daily newspaper covering everything from health and welfare and criminal court to sport. Following a stint playing semi professional rugby in Ireland, he landed in Sydney to embark on a four-month contract as an online editor for the official website for the 2003 Rugby World. He then entered the world of magazines for a Sydney-based publisher rising to associate publisher on a suite of five business titles and then editor of flagship title, AdNews. In May 2010 Matt joined his wife's start-up communications business – TraceAbility and the world of PR. He made a rollicking start, landing one of Australia's largest and most successful advertising agencies - M&C Saatchi, as founding client. Matt has added two Sydney-based media companies to his client roster in addition to a number of freelance writing projects. He also secured a regular gig sub editing ACP Magazines' substantial rugby properties including all Rugby World Cup 2011 match-day programs and tournament guides plus 2011 Super 15 Waratahs' match-day programs.

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