I like solving problems. With ideas that are culturally relevant, entertaining, and, most importantly, that actually work. From fame-driving activations and giant killer dolls to scholarship-granting social posts, shiny integrated campaigns or a shelf wobbler. If it’s smart or unexpected, I’m happy.

That philosophy has guided me through startups and global networks alike.
In that time, I’ve led campaigns for some of Australia’s biggest brands, like Netflix, PepsiCo and McDonald’s. It’s even helped me pick up awards at Cannes, The One Show, the Webbys, Spikes, New York Festival, Clios and the Effies.

When I’m boring people with online bios, you’ll find me overspending at restaurants, nerding out about films, or slinging grandmother-upsetting sauce at Sorry Nonna.

If you want to chat ideas, ads or sauce. Hit me up, lets chat.

Email: grgacalic@gmail.com
Phone: … We’re not there yet.

I’m Grga, an award-winning creative born in Croatia, raised in New Zealand & now living in Melbourne.

  • Rare with Google Leadership Academy
    AWARD School (Top ten)
    Bachelor of Visual Communication Design with Hons

  • 2024

    Spikes | Excellence in Creative Strategy | BRONZE
    Shots Awards | Ad of the Year FINALIST 
    B&T Awards | Best Out of Home Campaign FINALIST 

    2023

    The Webby Awards | Real-Time Response Campaign - WINNER
    The Webby Awards | Installation or Experience WINNER
    The Webby Awards | Branded Entertainment | WINNER
    The Webby Awards - Experience Marketing | WINNER
    The Webby Awards | Events & Live Streams WINNER

    Cannes Lions | Use of Ambient Media SHORTLIST 
    Cannes Lions | Guerrilla Marketing & Stunts SHORTLIST

    The One Show | Events - In-Person - MERIT
    The One Show | Innovation in Experiential MERIT
    The One Show | Creative Effectiveness FINALIST
    The One Show | Integrated FINALIST

    New York Festivals | Digital/Mobile FINALIST
    New York Festivals | Direct FINALIST
    New York Festivals | Direct FINALIST
    New York Festivals | Advertising Marketing Effectiveness | FINALIST
    New York Festivals | Advertising Marketing Effectiveness FINALIST
    New York Festivals | Advertising Marketing Effectiveness FINALIST

    APAC Effie Awards | Youth Marketing BRONZE
    APAC Effie Awards | Restaurants BRONZE - Restaurants

    THE ANDYs | Craft GOLD

    2022

    Clio | Innovation GRAND PRIX
    Clio | Out of Home GOLD

    The One Show - Brand Installation - FINALIST
    The One Show Asia | Brand Installation FINALIST

    AdWeek the 30 best ads of 2022 

    B&T Awards | Best Out of Home Campaign FINALIST 
    B&T Awards | Best PR Campaign FINALIST 

    Mumbrella Awards | Best Use of Experiential Marketing FINALIST
    Mumbrella Awards | Best Use of Real-Time Marketing FINALIST 


    2020

    New York Festivals | Direct & Collateral BRONZE
    New York Festivals | Activation & Engagement FINALIST
    New York Festivals | Avant-Garde/Innovative FINALIST

    Caples | Branded Content BRONZE
    Caples | Digital B to C BRONZE
    Caples | Innovation FINALIST
    Caples | Mobile FINALIST
    Caples | PR FINALIST

    MAD Stars | Use of Social for Mobile FINALIST
    MAD Stars | Data Insights  FINALIST
    MAD Stars | Use of Direct Marketing FINALIST
    MAD Stars | National Brands FINALIST

    Gerety Awards | Media Cut BRONZE

     
    2019

    Spikes | Brand Experience & Activation BRONZE

    MADC | Best in Social WINNER


    Other

    Campaign Brief | THE WORK - In Book x14
    Snapchat Creative Council WINNER | 2021
    Ogilvy Rookie Award | 2017
    Award School Top 10 | 2016