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Bastion bolsters its presence in Queensland

Bastion bolsters its presence in Queensland

Australasian full-service marketing and communications agency, Bastion, has strengthened its presence in Queensland with the opening of its new Brisbane headquarters in Bowen Hills.

The agency explained that the move has allowed it to bolster its existing operations, with a larger local team and expanded resources to support Queensland businesses.

The expansion comes as Brisbane prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2032.

Bastion ANZ's CEO, Cheuk Chiang, said that the expansion was a pivotal milestone in Bastion's national growth strategy.

"Our masterplan has always been to bring the best experts under one roof to solve our clients' most critical problems. By strengthening our presence in Queensland, we’re positioning ourselves in one of Australia's biggest growth markets at a defining time for business and sport. With the Olympics placing the South East firmly on the world stage and a booming local economy, the move creates growth opportunities for brands," he said.

"Establishing a permanent Brisbane hub and expanding our leadership and capabilities within the State ensures we can partner even more closely with businesses, governments and sporting organisations to deliver campaigns that resonate deeply with local communities and global audiences alike."

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