Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
The following is a list of notable mascots and characters created specifically for advertising purposes in Australia and New Zealand, listed alphabetically by the club or team they represent. This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items .
Pages in category "Australian mascots" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Agro (puppet)
Many advertisements shown on New Zealand television are made in Australia, and many Australian and New Zealand companies operate similar businesses on both sides of the Tasman Sea. As such, there is considerable overlap in advertising characters and mascots found in the two countries.
Olly, Syd and Millie were the official mascots of the 2000 Summer Olympics, and Lizzie was the official mascot of the 2000 Summer Paralympics, both held in Sydney, Australia. Olly, Syd and Millie were named by Philip Sheldon from advertising agency DMBB and represented air, soil and water.
The boxing kangaroo – mascot for the Australia II team in the 1983 America's Cup. This rendition of the kangaroo has become a sporting icon, known informally as the green and gold "Sporting Kangaroo", and is highly popular with cricket crowds and international sporting events which feature Australian participation.
Since 1978, the Commonwealth Games have had a mascot in each edition. Edition Host Mascot(s) Description Pictures 1978: Edmonton: Keyano: Grizzly bear: 1982: Brisbane ...
The boxing kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, frequently seen in pop culture. The symbol is often displayed prominently by Australian spectators at sporting events, such as at cricket, tennis, basketball and football matches, and at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
In Australia, the national representative team of many sports has a nickname, used informally when referring to the team in the media or in conversation. These nicknames are typically derived from well-known symbols of Australia. Often the nickname is combined with that of a commercial sponsor, such as the "Qantas Wallabies" or the "Telstra ...