Sydney’s Top 10 leading creative ad agencies, as judged by the world’s leading award shows and ranked by the World Independent Advertising Awards (WINA).

HERO has won Gold at the 2026 WOO Global Awards for its AI-powered Mastercard Transit Tales campaign, winning the Technical Innovation Award

B&T’s Best of the Best has recognised the top leaders running Australia’s independent creative agencies, including HERO Founder Ben Lilley.

Woo! HERO’s a Top 3 global finalist at the 2026 WOO Global Awards for its AI-powered Mastercard Transit Tales campaign, alongside entries from the UK and USA.

HERO Founder Ben Lilley will join the world’s best creative leaders as a juror at the 2026 Cannes Lions, in Social and Creator.

The best creative and marketing agencies for 2026 have been celebrated in the prestigious Mumbrella Awards shortlists.

We’re so proud to see HERO recognised at the Mumbrella Awards for another year running, for Australia’s top Independent Agency of the Year.

HERO’s Ben Lilley on why creative quality remains the primary driver of marketing effectiveness, even as AI and automation reshape the industry.

The Australian advertising landscape in 2026 is defined by a shift towards Hybrid Intelligence.

The win caps off a big month of local and global recognition for the agency’s work and wins.

HERO has stormed into 2026 in top place according to a groundbreaking new ranking by TrinityP3 and B&T.

HERO’s public awareness campaign for The NSW RFS “One Ember Can End It” is a stark reminder that it doesn't take a wall of flames to destroy a home.

We’re closing out the year in style, celebrating Bec, Susan, and Katelyn for their selection to Campaign Brief’s Creative Circle. Their insightful perspectives on the year’s Ads of the Month exemplify the brave thinking and fierce passion that drive our industry forward.

HERO received two silvers and bronze for its innovative AI-powered 'Transit Tales for Mastercard' at the One Asia awards.

HERO Tops Best AI, Technology and Innovation Ad Agencies in AdNews Agency of the Year Shortlist

Australia's 'Top Indie' Creative Ad Agency Named By Campaign Brief: HERO

Campaign Brief has ranked HERO 6th among Australia’s hottest creative agencies in its annual 2025 Hot List.

Toyota Australia, in partnership with independent agency HERO, has launched the new GR Yaris, including its auto variant, to bring the brand’s rally pedigree into the everyday.  

We hear a lot of talk about AI and creativity. Well here’s an idea that combines both.

We’re so proud to see HERO recognised at the Mumbrella Awards for another year running, this time for our Fujifilm Australia Mindography campaign, a big-hearted idea brought to life with our brilliant partners at Instax.