On Brands over Brews, we talk about how nothing exists and everything is made up, challenging what we perceive as truth, the Made-Up Framework for creative thinking and Jason's hot take on undervalued creativity
During Covid, with restrictions mostly eased around the country, it was time to consider how to emerge from lockdown, and iits associated stresses. Here, I joined the University of Canberra to talk about behaviours in the workplace both during and post-pandemic.
That Chat.
A big thank you to the brilliant people and journalists who write articles, publish interviews, create podcasts, host webinars, give talks and bring access to people and topics for the world to enjoy. And to their efforts and drive to bring something they’re passionate about to the world at large.
An even bigger thank you to those who invited me to join them to have a chat about all things.
Here are a few you should listen to, or read, and randomly scroll past in utter disinterest. It’s your journey.
Joining Canberran journalist, speaker, host and broadcast legend Cam Sullings, to talk about how small businesses can embed strategy into their market positioning tactics.
In Evil, Crazy Genius: This episode’s guest is Jason Perelson, a marketing rebel with a charming Australian accent who starts every campaign with a question: “What would be impossible?”.
In Behind the Bio, Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jason Perelson. An agency director who touches on the importance of an external perspective, the changing landscape of ad land and his belief in 'yes, and...' thinking.
Nothing exists. Everything is made up. Once you realise that, your limits melt away.
An interview by Russ McLeod, for Authority Magazine.
What does it take to pioneer such transformative initiatives, and what can others learn from their successes?
An interview by the Content Rebels for MBA Discovery
This year promises a smorgasbord of emerging and forecasted trends that could redefine how businesses operate in Australia. From the integration of cutting-edge technologies to four-day working weeks and a renewed emphasis on sustainability, these trends capture the shifting focus and priorities of the fastest-growing industries in Australia and the wider business environment.
Here, Mr Perelson helps us uncover some of the most impactful business trends shaping the industry in 2024.
An interview by Region Media
Synergy Group offers advice to Australian governments of all levels and is taking to ‘The Pitch’ segment on the ABC’s popular Gruen Nation show this week with a plan to unite each and every Australian, no matter the outcome of the election on 21 May.
The Synergy Group pitch focuses on finding that human element to every issue because, from there, we can begin to feel empathy.
An interview by Region Media
With an ad featuring an array of tempting locations aiming to convince Australians to never go back to the office, Synergy Group’s creativeXpeople won The Pitch competition on this week’s episode of the ABC’s Gruen.
As featured in Consultancy.com.au
“We wanted to reinvent the way creativity is delivered to government, with a view to how best to do that as part of a consultancy,” explains Jason. “The average consultancy leverages having a creative agency, yet creative agencies don’t tend to leverage the consultancy.”
While the typical creative team – responsible for brand identity, graphic design, creative ideation and execution – receives a brief and then goes back to the client with a proposal or pitch, Synergy’s focus was on broadening the link between creative output and human behaviour.
As featured in B&T Magazine
Many believe the words “Government” and “creativity” don’t go hand-in-hand. The reality is, it takes a special kind of person and special type of agency to navigate creative work within Government departments.
Understanding who you’re talking to and with, are carefully balanced elements in the recipe for success. Rather than getting frustrated with the message not landing, look inwardly in how the message was crafted (more often than not, it’s not for the right audience – your client).
An interview by The Canberra Times
“Instead of just sticking a rainbow flag on our logo, we wanted to actually change behaviour – that’s what advertising boils down to anyway. Understanding human behaviour, psychology and our day to day lives are vital ingredients to how we design.”
The Facebook graphic, cleverly-written and using the Vegemite brand colour palette, has so far reached more than 20,000 people online.
“The whole concept came from my wanting to actually do something for the debate,” Perelson said.
An interview by The Canberra Business Network
In a traditional advertising agency the stereotype of a Creative Director has always been the guy who wears converse sneakers and graphic t-shirts, sits on a bean bag and thinks of cool ideas all day.
However, that’s changed over the last couple of years and its going to change exponentially going forward. Creative Directors are less and less likely to be the person sitting in a back room thinking of how you can change the world with a cool slogan but rather the strategic thinkers and client service and implementation people.
Strategy without creativity is making a choice without thinking.
George Hedon, Founder of Pause Awards, speaks with a panel of experts discussing key skills in business, idea of success, industry expectations and more.
From the Wild Adventures Podcast: Have you said “Yes, and..?” today? Have you taken the chance to follow an adventure, or made a decision by saying YES without letting the fear take you? Well that is how Jason Perelson got to where he is today.
"Now unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, the whole interview was not recorded. However the story that Jason shares is too inspirational to not share - even if it isn’t in its entirety. I can safely tell you that this interview is one that did change the way I have been living lately. His attitude to life is both infectious and addictive. I dare you to say “Yes, and?” some time this week. See how it changes your life." - Marlene Lowe, Host
In Nerds of Joy, Joy and Jason talk digital trust, collective thought, vulnerability, culture and ideas and give the listener 5 top tips for entrepreneurs to grow their brand and engage their audiences.