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Russel Howcroft

Advertising insider who decodes culture, creativity and commercial influence

Russel Howcroft sits at the intersection of creativity, commerce and culture.

Known to millions as a sharp minded panellist on ABC’s Gruen and host of How Australia Got Its Mojo, he has spent decades shaping and interrogating the advertising industry from the inside.

Beyond broadcasting, Russel has led some of Australia’s most influential media and agency organisations, advised boards at the highest level, and helped brands understand how creativity drives economic and cultural value.

Whether on radio, screen or stage, he brings clarity, wit and hard earned perspective to how ideas shape behaviour.

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Key Points for Russel Howcroft

Russel Howcroft brings insider perspective on how advertising, creativity and culture influence consumer behaviour and economic outcomes.
He combines senior executive experience with media fluency, offering insight grounded in real leadership decisions.
Russel's work bridges creative industries and corporate strategy, translating ideas into commercial understanding.
Russel is a trusted commentator on leadership, brand power and the future of creativity in business.

Topics for Russel Howcroft

Leadership
Alignment of ideas
Commercialisation of ideas
Emotions as a business driver

Testimonials for Russel Howcroft

Russel was very engaging and on scope for what we wanted to get across. He was also very easy to talk to, and even when between both parties we changed the presentation at late notice, there was no issues.
Fraser Coast Regional Council

Russel was brilliant! He engaged really well with the audience and happily chatted with people after his presentation. He is an expert in his field and a genuinely lovely person. We received very positive feedback from our members about Russel and are very pleased with the event.
Murray Business Network

Russell is an absolute delight. He arrived early and mingled comfortably with the crowd both before and after his presentation. His presentation was first class and captivated his audience with stories from all aspects of his professional life. I very highly recommend Russell to any audience of any profession since he adds value to any event.
Pitcher Partners