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Seriously cerebral coding
For clever apps and clever-er experiences
Our brainiacs are fluent in code. We can work with everything from GPS data to accounting systems to the Internet of Things, creating apps and experiences for all sorts of situations. So whether you need a a full-blown enterprise platform or an educational experience, we’ve got the brains for it.
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Pick these brains
For the smartest strategy, copy & messaging
A good idea takes BRAINS. (Punfortunate, but true.) We think deeply about our work, which is why we’re the first to the table when our clients need a smart strategy, a new take on things or an internet-breaking campaign. If you’re looking for big ideas and beautiful writing, don’t think twice. Think BRAINS.
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Stay front of mind
With our digital expertise
The digital world is a jungle. Whether you need a digital display, video, virtual reality experience or a whip-smart online campaign, we can help you cut through the landscape.
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Blow their brains
With show-stopping film & animation
Telly ads. Pre-rolls. Livestreams. Feature-length documentaries. You name it, we can film it. Or animate it. Or stop-motion animate it. You get the picture.
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Mind the planet
With award-winning documentaries
Born from passionate side-projects, our documentary department has gone on to produce stunning films and TV specials. We support environmental charities with pro bono work from video, to stands, events, social and strategies, to raise awareness, funding and the bar.
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- Content Delivery Telstra
- Pooltrackr Brains Software
- Leading Lights Catholic Education
- Microsoft in Education Microsoft
- #Reefaid Greening Australia
- Euroshop Philips
- Better Learning Lenovo
- Mixed Reality Lenovo
- Interact Philips
- Transit Comms BAI COmmunications
- Telstra
- Microsoft
- Philips
- Intel
- Lenovo
- Adobe
- Transport for NSW
- NetApp
- Dell
- Oracle
- Cisco
- Officeworks
- Gnaraloo
- Greening Australia
BRAINS Sydney
A drag-and-drop content platform
for Telstra
Telstra collaborated with BRAINS to create Presento, the cloud-based content and distribution platform that drives their Customer Insight Centres Australia-wide. Now, when shop staff want to change the theme, presentations or interactive content displayed across any screen, kiosk or the entire place, they simply drag-and-drop a playlist of content.
Incredibly intuitive and instant.
BRAINS Sydney
A world-first app for the pool industry
Spotting a niche in the market, we developed enterprise-grade software for pool stores, technicians and businesses. Pooltrackr is now leading the global market with the world’s first digital water analysis tools.
- End-to-end job management for pool technicians.
- Complete in-store water analysis with chemical calculator
- Full integration into accounting and inventory systems
- IoT support, real-time field force tracking
From mobile water testing to booking jobs and invoicing, Pooltrackr has it all!
BRAINS Sydney
An acclaimed IT infrastructure for schools
for Catholic Education Office of Western Australia
The Catholic Education Office of Western Australia brought us a big challenge: To explain how connected technology could transform education.
We translated an IT architecture into a simple concept for principals, teachers, staff, students and parents that has received widespread international attention.
It is always a pleasure working with you, but I am so impressed with the deep thinking, the quality and the incredible team you have to make something come to life from a conversation or two.
What we delivered:
- Strategy
- Brochures
- Government proposal
- PPT presentation
- Poster
BRAINS Sydney
Land of the long white cloud
for Microsoft New Zealand
Microsoft New Zealand asked us to support a government initiative to move the IT infrastructure in every school to the cloud.
Our two-pronged campaign brought Microsoft partners and schools up to speed on the benefits and opportunities they could enjoy.
Fantastic as a framework and overall flow.
What we delivered:
- Website
- eBook for partners
- eBook for schools
- Presentation for NZ Government
- Training materials
BRAINS Sydney
$18 million raised for Australia’s Barrier Reef
for Greening Australia
Our #ReefAid campaign for Greening Australia garnered national buzz with its high-profile Opera House launch by Richard Branson. We also developed a fun social campaign, interactive website, emails, videos and display advertising, helping attract $18m in funding for conservation.
A practical plan to protect the Barrier Reef.
BRAINS Amsterdam
A social campaign that reaches 5 million
for Philips
Phillips set us a simple brief: Make us the number one destination at EuroShop, the biggest retail event in Europe. The results said it all: Our social campaign reached almost 5 million people and we created 3,000 real sales engagements. Philips also credit us with shifting brand perceptions from lighting supplier to lighting innovator.
The Philips Lighting stand was buzzing. The campaign generated significantly more leads and sales pipeline than any previous campaign.
What we delivered:
- Global above-the-line campaign
- Event visuals, messaging and app
- Video
- Outdoor
- Digital
- Website
- Thought leadership articles
- Training materials for all markets
BRAINS Sydney
Helping students find educational devices
for Lenovo
Teachers, students and parents have some of the most demanding technology requirements — and it can be difficult to select the right device. Knowing our solid background in tech for education, Lenovo and Microsoft Education came to us to create a campaign to help their OEMs boost sales and shift units in a highly competitive space.
With a great product line and clear brief to work with, this project was a breeze
What we delivered:
- Interactive website
- Digital marketing
- Video
- Social campaign
- Presentations
- Downloadable collateral
BRAINS Sydney
Proving the power of Mixed Reality
for Microsoft Windows & Lenovo
With an entirely new category to take to the education market, Lenovo turned to BRAINS to create a campaign that would show teachers the potential of Windows Mixed Reality. So we decided to show, not tell. We recorded a class and teacher experiencing mixed reality for the first time, with priceless reactions.
What we delivered:
- Windows Mixed Reality Messaging
- eBrochure for teachers
- Landing page
- Video
- Online banners and ads
- Social videos and posts
Capturing the students' faces on video when they experienced Windows Mixed Reality for the first time. Magical.
BRAINS Amsterdam
A launch campaign to switch on a new brand
for Philips Lighting
When Philips Lighting created a new brand, Interact, they turned to BRAINS to bring it to life.
Collaborating with FutureBrand in London, we created campaign collateral, illustrations, video and tone of voice guidelines to clinch the success of the Interact launch.
Working on this campaign was definitely a career high spot. I’m so proud of what we achieved.
What we delivered:
- Global above-the-line campaign
- Videos and animations
- Guidelines
- Digital campaign
- Website
BRAINS Sydney
A whole new website spurs a whole new look
for BAI Communications
BAI Communications needed to bring together their different global brands under one banner, with one website tailored to each region. BRAINS developed a platform that served visitors rich and relevant location-dependent content. With its contemporary and elegant new design, BAI took this opportunity to evolve its identity with us.
I’ve had a burning interest in railways and technology since a very early age, so it was an absolute dream to work with BAI to rebuild their online home.
What we delivered:
- Global website
- Interactive news articles
- New brand assets