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We are Curious Creative Collaborative

We believe creativity drives business,

including ours.

Imagining, evolving, and moving fast. That's how we’ve built our business and trust with the world’s top brands. Our team of 140 thinkers, creators, and solution-makers deliver impactful results - astonishingly quickly.

Our red thread connects experiences

Our Services

CREATIVE

Large campaigns through to detailed design

STRATEGY

Consulting, research, insights and marketing expertise

DIGITAL

UX, website design, development, CRM and MarTech

MEDIA

In-house planning and buying across all channels

BRANDING

Market positioning, tone of voice and visual identity

CONTENT CREATION

Social media specialists through to TVC production

Our Clients

About Us

Apparent has been on a meteoric rise since 2010, expanding our team and expertise while partnering with the most innovative brands in the world.

Recent recognition includes:

  • 2024 AdNews Digital Agency of the Year Finalist
  • 2024 Campaign Asia – Australia/New Zealand Specialist Agency of the Year Finalist
  • 2024 Campaign Asia – Australia/New Zealand Integrated Marketing Agency of the Year Finalist
  • 2024 B&T NSW Agency of the Year Finalist
  • 2024 B&T Branding, Design and CX Agency of the Year Finalist
  • 2023 Campaign Global Integrated Marketing Agency of the Year Silver
  • 2023 Campaign Global Independent Integrated Brand Experience Agency of the Year Silver
  • 2023 Campaign Asia ANZ Specialist Agency of the Year Gold
  • 2023 Campaign Asia ANZ Integrated Agency of the Year Silver

Phil Smith

CEO, Founder

Suzy Smiley

Managing Director

Michelle Turchini

Executive Creative Director

Matt Olanda

Client Service Director

Candice Lombard

Chief of Staff

Joanna O'Bryan

Head of Solutions

Jason Hill

Chief Strategy Officer

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Hamish Stewart

Chief Creative and Experience Officer

Annette Barwell

Chief Financial Officer

Charmaine Andrew

New Business Director

Simon Pugh

Chief Media Officer

Caroline Hutton

Group Business Director

Find, get, keep and grow customers

Move at the
speed of the market

Our bias for action, entrepreneurial spirit and independence mean we move at the speed of the market, always anticipating what's next.

From Sydney
to the world

For an Australian company, our global reach is impressive. Some of the biggest clients in the world are on our roster, from USA based tech giants like Google and VMware, to local icons like Tourism Australia and Cricket Australia.

Our vibrant people and caring culture make all the difference.

See what we've been working on

View our work

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Careers at Apparent