Topical ads for 2009

If you're looking for inspiration for topical ads, look no further!

Struggling for inspiration? Why not do a clever topical ad? They are a tactical and creative opportunity to connect with your audience, and there's no doubt that newspapers are the ideal medium to house it.

To make life easier, we've put together a downloadable Events Calendar with key dates of 2009 - from Kevin Rudd's birthday to Britney Spears', serious dates to whimsical celebrations, metropolitan events to regional - we have it here!

Here's just a taste of some dates to get your inspiration flowing:

  • 2009 is the year of the Ox. 
  • Dame Edna & Giorgio Armani turn 75. 
  • 19 September is ‘Talk Like A Pirate Day.’
  • 12-14 November is the APEC CEO Summit.


See our calendar for more dates and inspiration.

If you’ve got any inclusions we’ve missed, drop us a line - we’ll update the calendar throughout the year to keep you informed.

Download the 2009 Event Calendar below, either as a PDF or an Excel file.

2009 Events Calendar (10k, Acrobat (.pdf) format)
2009 Events Calendar (37k, Excel (.xls) format)