2026 Savage Sentiment Survey: Insights from Chris Savage
We kicked off 2026 at Creative Natives with a familiar face and a very timely conversation. Chris Savage joined us to unpack the latest Savage Sentiment Survey and share what it all means for indie agencies and business founders heading
Pregnancy and Beyond Guide: Insights from JobWatch
Pregnancy and parental leave can be confusing and it’s easy to have a lot of questions about your rights at work. That’s why we’ve teamed up with JobWatch to share their Pregnancy and Beyond guide. It’s a handy resource that
Business Spotlight: All Things Equal
We’re starting a new monthly series where we highlight small businesses we’re loving right now. And first up is All Things Equal in Balaclava. They’re a café, but also a social enterprise. Their main focus is creating real jobs for people
500 Agency Owners & Still Growing: Join Us!
Big news, our Agency Owners Group has hit 500 members! What’s the Agency Owners Group? It’s a community of independent agency owners from all over Australia, created to connect, share ideas, and support each other. Our Slack channel is always buzzing with
Nailing Your Social Media Strategy: Key Lessons from Tommy Kuo
A while back, we hosted a webinar with Tommy Kuo, Senior Social Strategist for the Toni and Ryan podcast. It was an honest, no-fluff conversation about social media, what actually works, and what’s just noise. This blog is a recap of
5 Benefits of Hiring a Return to Work Parent
Let’s be real. Finding great talent is hard. But here’s the thing, you might be sitting on a pool of amazing people and not even realise it! We're talking about return-to-work parents. These are folks who’ve stepped away for a bit
Why Agencies Need a Dedicated Marketer: Insights from Lyla Thorn
We caught up with Lyla Thorn from Honeycomb Strategy to get the inside scoop on why agencies need a dedicated marketer. We were lucky to help Honeycomb hire Lyla, and she’s been running their marketing solo ever since. From managing
Year in Review 2025
By Ryan Kelly As I write this on the 26th of November, with just under a month to go, I can't help but think 2025 challenged us in a way that hasn't been seen since COVID. Overall, the market has been challenging,
NEW STARTER ALERT: LUKE BAYLISS
Say hello to Luke, our newest addition to the Creative Natives crew. He’s the one bringing together incredible creative talent and the agencies that need them most. With a sharp eye for design, a love for people and a genuine
Cracking the Culture Code
By Michael Ellis One of the biggest challenges I've faced when working with leaders in building great culture is knowing what to work on. Culture is complex; it's multi-faceted, interconnected, personal, collective, constantly evolving and dynamic. And so, the way in