The Walkleys drop Ampol sponsorship

The Walkleys drop Ampol sponsorship

Comms Declare has responded to the news that the Walkley Awards will not be renewing its sponsorship deal with petroleum company, Ampol. Australia’s premier journalism awards were boycotted by top cartoonists and journalists over the sponsorship deal. The new policy...
SUV ads undermine climate goals

SUV ads undermine climate goals

Motorists deserve fuel efficiency data on car advertisements to save money and reduce pollution. The advertising of gas-guzzling SUVs jumped 29% from 2022 to 2023, while the federal government consulted on the new fuel efficiency standards. An analysis of Standard...
Santos accused of misleading advertising

Santos accused of misleading advertising

Complaint made to ACCC and Ad Standards over domestic gas use claims. Climate communications group Comms Declare and grassroots campaigners Lock the Gate Alliance have complained to the corporate watchdog over a Santos ad placed in a newspaper near its proposed...
Media Statement: Shell Creative Account Pitch

Media Statement: Shell Creative Account Pitch

Comms Declare has cautioned any agencies considering pitching for Shell. As revealed in Ad News Shell Energy Australia is looking for a creative agency. Comms Declare Founder, Belinda Noble said: “Shell is an Olympic gaslighter. It talks up the energy...
Response to new Draft Environmental Claims Code

Response to new Draft Environmental Claims Code

Comms Declare has responded to the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) draft Environmental Claims Code, which is designed to stamp out greenwashing amid growing consumer complaints. Comms Declare Founder, Belinda Noble said: “We congratulate the AANA...