Anna Jackson

Anna Jackson

Head of Creative Excellence, Telstra

Anna is a strategic marketing leader with a career spanning corporate, advertising and consultancy roles. She sees creativity as the ultimate commercial advantage - powerful enough to overcome any type of challenge - and is currently responsible for the brand transformation of Telstra.

Prior to Telstra, Anna was a director of brand strategy and creative at IAG, helping NRMA Insurance become the world’s strongest insurance brand – increasing its brand value by $427M. She has also launched and sold a gifting business, Brewquets, (bouquets of brews).

Fun fact: plays mandolin.

2:25 pm - 2:55 pm

Is a Request for a 5-Star 'System1' Ad Anti-Creative?

Can brands strike a balance between effectiveness and true creative risk-taking? Or is the pursuit of high ratings and the almost 'templatable' nature of modern advertising leading to a homogenised advertising landscape? Expect a lively discussion on the intersection of creativity, effectiveness and the future of advertising.