Michael Knox

Creative Leader | Brand Builder | Copywriter



Michael has over 25 years of experience in crafting award-winning campaigns for some of the world’s most recognised brands, working at leading creative agencies across the globe. His career includes stints at Clemenger BBDO, Ogilvy Sydney and Melbourne, Grey Group Australia and Greater China, as well as leading Roller, News Corp Australia’s in-house creative agency. Most recently, he founded Early Days, a creative consultancy designed to help startups and scale-ups find their voice and master modern marketing strategies.

Michael has collaborated with a wide range of clients, creating campaigns for global and local brands including QANTAS, Volvo, Hong Kong Tourism Board, HSBC, Telstra, P&G and R.M.Williams. He is committed to bringing big, original ideas to life and working with ambitious, collaborative teams.

Michael’s work has been recognised at D&AD, Cannes Lions, One Show, Effies and Spikes Asia, and he’s served as a judge at these same prestigious shows. Michael co-hosts The Imposterous, a podcast that features insightful conversations with some of the industry's most well-known creatives, exploring imposter syndrome and how confidence affects their work. 

A passionate advocate for creative leadership, Michael has consistently championed mentorship. He’s spoken at major industry events and worked closely with teams to foster a culture of inclusion,  innovation and ambition.

Michael lives and works in Melbourne, Australia, and is dedicated to creating impactful work that connects brands and audiences in original ways.

mknox.aus@gmail.com

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Awards

Michael's work has won at every major creative award show including D&AD, CANNES LIONS, LIA, One Show, Spikes Asia, and Effies. Below is a selection of these wins - while not every award, it’s a decent snapshot of his accomplishments.



MS AUSTRALIA | THIS BIKE HAS MS

CANNES LIONS - Health and Wellness - Fundraising and Advocacy - Integrated Outdoor - Silver Lion

CANNES LIONS - Pharma - Education and Awareness - Direct - Silver Lion

CANNES LIONS - Media - Use of Stunts - Silver Lion

CANNES LIONS - Health and Wellness - Fundraising and Advocacy - Bronze Lion

CANNES LIONS - Integrated - Shortlist

CANNES LIONS - 21 Shortlists across Pharma, Direct, PR, Outdoor, Promo+Activation

SPIKES ASIA - Health - Gold

SPIKES ASIA - Outdoor - Silver

NEW YORK FESTIVAL - Outdoor - Bronze

APAC Effies - Originality of Idea - Silver

APAC Effies - Fundraising in Charity - Silver

APAC Effies - Cause Related Marketing - Bronze

AUST Effies - Original idea - Bronze

ADWEEK - BEST OUTDOOR OF THE YEAR



TAC | THE LONG TABLE (A PLACE TO REMEMBER)

CANNES LIONS - Outdoor - Special Build - Silver Lion

CANNES LIONS - Promo & Activation - Best use of Ambient - Bronze Lion

CANNES LIONS - Media, Best use of Outdoor - Shortlist

LIA - Outdoor - Best use of Ambient - Bronze

CLIO - Outdoor - Best use of Ambient - Bronze

SPIKES ASIA - Outdoor - Best use of Ambient - Silver

SPIKES ASIA - Outdoor - Public Service - Silver

SPIKES ASIA - Outdoor - Special Build - Bronze

APMA - Best Event or Experiential Marketing Campaign - Silver

APMA  - Best Small Budget Campaign - Silver

APMA  - Most Innovative Idea / Concept - Silver


TAC | UNGIVEN GIFTS

CANNES LIONS - Best use of outdoor, Promo+Activation - Gold Lion

CANNES LIONS - Best use of outdoor, PR - Shortlist

CANNES LIONS - Best use of Ambient, Media - Shortlist

CANNES LIONS - Grand Prix for Good - Shortlist


TAC | WIPE OFF 5

CANNES LIONS - Best use of Sponsorship, Promo+Activation - Bronze Lion

CANNES LIONS - Best use of Outdoor, Media - Shortlist

CANNES LIONS - Branded Content - Shortlist


TAC | THURSDAY ARVO

THE ONE SHOW - Television Single: Public Service/Political/Educational - Merit Award

D&AD- Television Single: Public Service - In the book



YELLOW PAGES | PAINT THE TOWN YELLOW

CANNES LIONS - Outdoor - Hinges? - Silver Lion x 2

CANNES LIONS - Outdoor - Animal Rescue Services? - Silver Lion

CANNES LIONS - Outdoor - Extension Ladders? - Bronze Lion 

CANNES LIONS - 14 Shortlists across Print + Outdoor

ONE SHOW - Outdoor - Hinges? - Bronze

LIA - Street Furniture - Solariums? - Bronze

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Hinges? + Animal Rescue Services? - GRAND AWARD 

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Solariums? - Gold Medal


 


CODE SPORTS | WALK WITH WARNIE

In-House Agency Council Awards - Best Creative


BULLA CLOUD 9 | FROZEN IN THE CLOUDS

CANNES LIONS - Media - Best Use of Social - Shortlist

FAB Awards (Food & Beverage Awards) London - Branded Content: Dairy Products - FAB Award (Gold)

FAB Awards (Food & Beverage Awards) London - Online/Digital/Interactive - FABulous Award (Grand Prix)

FAB Awards (Food & Beverage Awards) London - Best Product Launch - Shortlist

CampaignBRIEF The Work - Outdoor - Listed

CampaignBRIEF The Work - Experiential and Social  - Listed



HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD | REFRAMING HONG KONG

CANNES LIONS - PR (Reach / Brand Storytelling) - Shortlist

APAC EFFIES - Brand Experience - Silver

KAM FAN - Direct - Co-creation & User Generated Content - Grand Kam Fan 

KAM FAN - Direct - Co-creation & User Generated Content - GOLD

KAM FAN - Media - Best Use of Social Media - GOLD

KAM FAN - Media - Use of Co-creation and User Generated Content - GOLD

KAM FAN - Digital - Co-creation & User Generated Content - SILVER

KAM FAN - Digital - Best Digital Campaign - SILVER

KAM FAN - Direct - Use of Digital and Social Platforms - SILVER

KAM FAN - Integrated - Best Integrated Campaign - SILVER

KAM FAN - Digital & Social - Innovative Use of Social or Community - BRONZE



HSBC | RAINBOW LIONS

Marketing Magazine Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility – Gold

Marketing Magazine Excellence in Public Relations - Silver

Marketing Society Awards - Bronze

CampaignBRIEF Asia The Work - Ambient/Guerrilla - Listed

CampaignBRIEF Asia The Work - Work for Good - Listed

KAM FAN - Design - Single Advertising Outdoor Design - Gold

KAM FAN - Design Single Brand Environments and Space - Silver 

KAM FAN - Print Crafts single Illustration – Silver

KAM FAN - Promo and Activation Single Mobile Marketing and Technology - Bronze

KAM FAN - Outdoor Ambient – Bronze

KAM FAN - Media Single Use of Ambient – Bronze

KAM FAN - Promo and Activation Single Use of Ambient - Bronze

KAM FAN - Direct Single Use of Ambient Media – Merit

KAM FAN - Design Single Brand Environments and Space - Merit

Markies - Best Idea Public Relations - Gold

Markies - Best Idea Corporate Social Responsibility - Silver

Markies - Best Idea TV - Finalist

APAC EFFIES - Good Works - Silver

HK EFFIES - Single impact - Bronze



GREENPEACE | POLLUTED SOAP

ADC Award - Design for Good - Silver

CANNES LIONS - Industry Craft - Shortlist

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Artistry & Craft in Advertising: Direct & Collateral - Silver

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Design: Brand Design - Bronze

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Package & Product Design: Best Use - Bronze

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Artistry & Craft in Advertising: Design - Finalist

NEW YORK FESTIVALS - Direct & Collateral: Best Use - Finalist

ADFEST - Design - Bronze

CampaignBRIEF Asia The Work - Ambient/Guerrilla - Listed

CampaignBRIEF Asia The Work - Direct - Listed

CampaignBRIEF Asia The Work - Work for Good - Listed

CLIO AWARDS - Product Design - Shortlist

ADSTARS - Communication Design Promotional Items - Silver

ADSTARS - Outdoor Craft Small Scale Special Solutions - Crystal

ADSTARS - Outdoor Craft Art Direction - Bronze

ADSTARS - Public Service Advertising - Bronze