In this episode, Cam Blackley talks to Dave Bowman about his new role as Creative Chief at Google Zoo, his tips on getting a career for a 21st birthday present, and his dubious role in the invention of Snapchat.
Cam is one of Australia’s top creative minds. He is son of ad legend David Blackley and has just recently announced he is to join M&C Saatchi as chief creative officer after a four year stint at BMF as executive creative director. Cam has over 20 years experience at agencies both locally and in international markets including the UK and US. He has worked at Grey Melbourne, AMV/BBDO London and Droga5 New York and Sydney. More recently at BMF, he has been responsible for a creative resurgence across clients such as ALDI Australia, TAL Insurance, MLA, Australian Government and Football Federation Australia. Cam’s work has been recognised at every major show globally including a D&AD black pencil, three yellow pencils and several Cannes Lions.
Dave Bowman started his career at Whybin Lawrence TBWA Sydney, after an extended work experience placement practically forced Neil Lawrence to offer him a job as a 21st birthday present. His next move was to Saatchi and Saatchi New Zealand, working under the creative guidance of the legendary Mike O’Sullivan for 3 years before heading to Droga5 New York. Coming home to Australia, Dave joined Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney before making a return to the TBWA network where he spent five years as ECD with his long time creative partner Matty Burton. The two left TBWA in 2014 to establish Special Group in Australia. Most recently, Dave and Matty have joined Google, leading the Google Zoo operation throughout the Asia Pacific region. Dave has won countless awards and lives in Sydney with his wife and children.
