Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has appointed Clemenger BBDO Sydney as creative and strategy agency for its wagering brand, TABTouch. The Brand Agency, incumbent for the last four years, has retained the media account.

RWWA’s wagering business consists of an exclusive network of 325 TAB retail outlets across Western Australia, a call centre and digital platform through the TABtouch brand. More than 24,000 racing participants are direct benefactors of the wagering business, which is responsible for ensuring a sustainable future for the Western Australian racing industry. The year 2021 also marks the 60th anniversary of the TAB in Western Australia.

RWWA’s Head of Marketing Katie Roberts stated, “In a year where we celebrate one of our most significant milestones, I look forward to working with The Brand Agency and Clemenger BBDO Sydney to further solidify and establish TABtouch as one of Western Australia’s most iconic brands.”

Clemenger BBDO Sydney, chief executive officer, Pete Bosilkovski, added, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Katie and the TABtouch marketing team who have big creative ambitions for the brand. There is a huge opportunity to build on the equity of TABtouch and bring some fun and energy to the brand. A challenge we are extremely excited about fulfilling together. We can’t wait to get started.”

The Brand Agency, head of media & analytics, Angela Naaykens, stated, “We are delighted to be reappointed to the RWWA media account, as their appetite for innovation has built a strong partnership between our teams. They are in a unique position to capitalize on the changing media landscape, punching far above their weight in arguably the most competitive marketing category.”