Apparent
Apparent is a creative agency. AccountMoves records 5 account wins, 0 losses and 0 retentions, and 5 current clients including Active Super, Kinatico, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Volkswagen Australia, as at 16 Oct 2026. Based on reported moves only, with sources.
Type: creative
Leadership: John Halpin (Head of Strategy and Media), Phil Smith (Chief Executive Officer), Suzy Smiley (Managing Director), Hamish Stewart (Chief Creative and Experience Officer), Michelle Turchini (Executive Creative Director), Jackson Long (Creative Director), Mikaelee Miller (Design Director), Matt Olanda (Client Service Director), Caroline Hutton (Group Business Director), Fraser Cotterill (Account Director), Josh Fardell (Strategy Director), Simon Pugh (Chief Media Officer) · 15 people recorded in total
Year by year Sortable
| Year | W | L | Ret. | Won $m | Lost $m | Net $m | League rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Current clients
| Brand | Discipline | Since | Tenure | At risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Super | media | 2 Nov 2021 | 5.0 | |
| Kinatico | unspecified | 30 June 2025 | 1.3 | |
| Sydney Symphony Orchestra | media | 21 Oct 2021 | 5.0 | |
| Volkswagen Australia | digital | 26 Nov 2024 | 1.9 | |
| Volkswagen Group | digital | 27 Nov 2024 | 1.9 |
Worked together again Credited with the same marketer at two brands · All connections
None recorded. Connections are only drawn between people named together in one source, never from agency rosters.
On the record Client reasons and this agency's own words, paraphrased
Seen in credits Campaign credits. Not appointments or wins
| Latest | Brand | Credited for | Campaign | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | Optus SEEN IN CREDITS | creative | Pride blooms from Yes | Mediaweek |
| 15 July 2026 | Audi Australia SEEN IN CREDITS | creative | Mediaweek | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Kinatico SEEN IN CREDITS | creative | B&T | |
| 22 May 2025 | The Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health SEEN IN CREDITS | creative | Change Direction | Mediaweek |
| 7 Feb 2022 | Women for Election & UN Women Australia SEEN IN CREDITS | digital | Campaign Brief |
Wins and losses
| Date | Brand | Discipline | Result | Other agency | Est. $m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | Kinatico | Won | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | Volkswagen Group | digital | Won | ||
| 26 Nov 2024 | Volkswagen Australia | digital | Won | ||
| 2 Nov 2021 | Active Super | media | Won | ||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Sydney Symphony Orchestra | media | Won |
