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Yakusan Yakusan Brand Experience Group Yakusan's key service offering is creating marketing concepts based on defined strategic brand communication.

Our approach supports above the line mediums by creating opportunities to connect directly with your target consumer. Where we don’t have the direct in-house resource we form collectives to ensure the best outcomes for clients based on our in-house tailored 360° project modeling. This structure enables us to provide a total client solution from brief based on full integration of our key partners for technical production, digital communications, entertainment management or PR - to name a few.

Rounding out a vibrant 7 week takeover at Watson’s Bay Hotel over their key summer period, we delivered a festive, party...
02/02/2025

Rounding out a vibrant 7 week takeover at Watson’s Bay Hotel over their key summer period, we delivered a festive, party atmosphere to this iconic Sydney venue on behalf of Lion.

Tasked with a multi-brand, summer-inspired activation, we created the Summer Fest visual identity for Kirin Hyoketsu, White Claw and Stone & Wood. Brought to life with a fun bespoke key visual and rolled out across eye-catching decals, POS and garlands adorning the downstairs entrance and cocktail bar, capturing those summery feels with spectacular hues of colour.

We also created The Heineken Bar, a focal point for the venue's renowned New Year's Eve party. This stunning space was transformed with lush plants, a custom greenery wall, sparkling disco balls, styling, neon signs, integrated lighting, and metallic branded decals.

We are counting down to the finals with Aperol serving up Summer at the Australian Open!Come and see us at the stunning ...
24/01/2025

We are counting down to the finals with Aperol serving up Summer at the Australian Open!

Come and see us at the stunning Aperol Terrazza while we are still serving up the vibrant spirit of Italian culture, good vibes and the perfect Aperol Spritz. Located in the heart of Grand Slam Oval until Sunday 26 January, the Terrazza Aperol is the perfect oasis to soak up the AO atmosphere.

Join us for a refreshing Aperol Spritz and incredible daily prizes from The Aperol Adventure Dispenser.

A big thank you to the team at Aperol.


The Yakusan team recently visited one of our clients’ breweries, the Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron Bay, where we bonded ...
16/01/2025

The Yakusan team recently visited one of our clients’ breweries, the Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron Bay, where we bonded over delicious craft beers and learnt about the brewing process.

We discovered Stone & Wood’s passion for all things community and giving back through their sustainability practices. A big thank you to the Stone & Wood team for their warm hospitality and giving us an enriching team outing. Cheers to delicious beers!

We’re back again with Aperol at the Australian Open!Come behind the scenes with us and explore the stunning Aperol Teraz...
08/01/2025

We’re back again with Aperol at the Australian Open!

Come behind the scenes with us and explore the stunning Aperol Terazza before the crowds arrive. This year we are bringing sunshine and warmth to an AO summer of tennis with this spectacular Italian aperitivo inspired set-up.

If you’re visiting the AO this year come by, cool off and enjoy a refreshing Aperol Spritz and relish the lively atmosphere and ultimate summer vibes.



What a perfect way to celebrate 2024 with a team getaway to stunning Byron Bay! Our favourite people, incredible food, C...
19/12/2024

What a perfect way to celebrate 2024 with a team getaway to stunning Byron Bay! Our favourite people, incredible food, Christmas cheer, sun, sand & sea and laid-back vibes, it was a truly special end to an incredible year.

Wishing all our clients, suppliers and agency partners a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

Working with our new clients Maggie Beer / The Hamper Emporium, we treated Sydney office workers with a pop-up Christmas...
18/12/2024

Working with our new clients Maggie Beer / The Hamper Emporium, we treated Sydney office workers with a pop-up Christmas store in two CBD corporate towers in the lead up to Christmas. Passers-by sampled a selection of delicious Maggie Beer cheeses and pastes and were gifted a 20% discount for all Christmas hampers purchased. Eight lucky winners also received an exclusive Hamper delivered to their door.

With a host of hampers to choose from, this really is the perfect Christmas gift, and there is still time to purchase with quick same day delivery if ordered before 11am.

Check out https://www.thehamperemporium.com.au/sydney and simplify your last minute Christmas shopping!

18/12/2024

Doing our bit to bring the Christmas cheer, supporting Herd and Telstra with the debut of Telstra's first-ever kid-sized payphone for this year's Free Calls to Santa launch.

Yakusan were tasked with the creative, build and ex*****on of the custom-made Christmas themed set build, all from sustainable materials, as well as onsite logistics, styling and management across 2 x individual content shoots and a media call with live crosses.

There is still time to get your free call into Santa - just visit any of Telstra's 14,000+ payphones across the country and dial # HO HO HO (46 46 46)!

06/12/2024

We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Manager in the Brand Experience space working across some amazing brands and activations. Interested or know anyone who fits the bill?

Apply here https://lnkd.in/gpmA9h7k

Working with  and our friends at  to support Nescafé Concentrates’ latest campaign, we hit Bondi Beach with 'Hack Cafe,'...
25/11/2024

Working with and our friends at to support Nescafé Concentrates’ latest campaign, we hit Bondi Beach with 'Hack Cafe,' a visually captivating sampling activation with a difference.

Over two action-packed days, we partnered with TikTok influencers to deliver four custom recipes and content designed to engage Gen Z and highlight coffee creativity.

With every detail crafted to attract both guests on the ground and those online, our content-first activation heroed ASMR campaign visuals across 6 highly visible LED screens.

From custom recipe sampling to live demos, the Hack Cafe experience offered the perfect blend of media, content, and trial — all set against the iconic Bondi backdrop.

The result? A buzz-worthy activation that not only drove trial but also sparked plenty of social media moments, engaging the public, influencers, and media alike.

25/11/2024

Working with Nestlé and our friends at Herd MSL to support Nescafé Concentrates’ latest campaign, we hit Bondi Beach with 'Hack Cafe,' a visually captivating sampling activation with a difference.

Over two action-packed days, we partnered with TikTok influencers to deliver four custom recipes and content designed to engage Gen Z and highlight coffee creativity.

With every detail crafted to attract both guests on the ground and those online, our content-first activation heroed ASMR campaign visuals across 6 highly visible LED screens.

From custom recipe sampling to live demos, the Hack Cafe experience offered the perfect blend of media, content, and trial — all set against the iconic Bondi backdrop.

The result? A buzz-worthy activation that not only drove trial but also sparked plenty of social media moments, engaging the public, influencers, and media alike.

This time last week we were getting our party boots on for the B&T Awards and excited to be one of 5 Experiential finali...
15/11/2024

This time last week we were getting our party boots on for the B&T Awards and excited to be one of 5 Experiential finalists.

Great to see many of our agency partner collaborators take home a win and an amazing result for our clients at who took home Marketing Team of the Year Award.

We couldn’t think of a more deserving team for this award and feel honoured to be working with the best of the best.

Congrats to all the winners.

We are still recovering from the energy and excitement of PAX 24 in Melbourne! Working closely with the Ubisoft team, we...
24/10/2024

We are still recovering from the energy and excitement of PAX 24 in Melbourne!

Working closely with the Ubisoft team, we designed and delivered a stand dedicated to live gameplay, heroing four Ubisoft titles: Star Wars Outlaws, Just Dance 2025, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and The Crew Motorfest. The stand was continually abuzz with gaming fans eager to get hands-on with the games all weekend.

However, it was the passion and knowledge of the Ubisoft team on site that stole the show. It’s always a pleasure working with their team to connect their games with their community.

Big thanks goes to Julian Perri, Rhyan Zeschke, James Mahon, Jaycob Fong, Brett Norris, Mike Kolodzinski, Laura Beitzel and Ellie Taylor from the Ubisoft team as well as the Expo Centric team.

23/09/2024

We have an exciting summer of activity ahead and are on the hunt for our next Account Manager to join the team.

Apply here https://lnkd.in/gxu2nBe6

13/09/2024

We are thrilled to share that Yakusan has been announced as a finalist for Experiential Agency of the Year at this year’s B&T Awards.

So proud of our amazing team, it has been a big year with lots of passion and commitment as we evolve the business to a full-service offering. We also thank our clients and partners for entrusting us to do what we do best, creating incredible campaigns for their brands.

Looking forward to celebrating with all the other nominees at the Awards night in November.

11/09/2024

Last month the industry came together for an incredible evening to celebrate the past, present and future of Scotch Whisky. The ‘Keepers of the Quaich’ event for 2024 was themed ‘United by Nature’, celebrating and paying homage to the Keepers of the Quaich, an exclusive international society founded in 1988 by dedicated Scotch Whisky distillers. The KOTQ recognises outstanding contribution to the Scotch Whisky Industry and works to keep the industry connected, strong and growing.

Led by Colin Rochester, Master Keeper and Chair of the Keepers Chapter in Australia and New Zealand, the event brought together the world’s finest Scotch Whisky houses, Australian members of the Keepers of the Quaich and leading industry figures and media for an immersive Scotch Whisky experience.

Each Whisky House selected a whisky that demonstrates the craftsmanship and values of their house, bringing together some of the great whiskies of the world, their stories and people. The beautifully transformed venue was adorned with large format projections showcasing the richness and unique flora of the Scottish landscape bringing to life the land, the people and the craftsmanship of the partner brands. Through storytelling, sight, scent, touch and taste, guests explored each brand’s whisky in a series of unique and crafted moments and large format projection, highlighting the journey of water, grain, and wood - the three ingredients that unite all Scotch Whisky.

The Quaich, a traditional Scottish drinking vessel, was ceremoniously bagpiped in and guests were treated to an exceptional selection of whiskies with each dram expertly paired with a sensory food experience.

Thank you to all our KOTQ Partners and Whisky Houses for your incredible support and coming together to celebrate, connect and ensure a vibrant future of Scotch Whisky in Australia & New Zealand.

Thank you to Colin Rochester in his role as Chairman, the Spirit House Managing CEO’s and Ash Pini for your support to bringing the industry together and make this possible in 2024.

It takes a village!Congrats to all involved in this rich, integrated campaign.  We love to collaborate with the best and...
27/08/2024

It takes a village!

Congrats to all involved in this rich, integrated campaign. We love to collaborate with the best and know that a collective effort with the best in their field results in incredible campaigns and outcomes for our clients.

Creative Team > Wilko (James Wilkinson) / Daniel Craig

Content > MY Media Sydney / Mikki Young / Mitchell McKay

Experiential > Yakusan Brand Experience Group

Mentorship > Eleven

Social > SQUAD

Thank you to our amazing clients Jaime Flanagan, Alice Hewitt, Roghan McKerlie, Cassandra Hitos, Paolo Marinoni, Lindsay Cowan, and the team at Bring: Isabella Ziino, James Griffiths, Wilko (James Wilkinson) and Brooke Pilton for entrusting us with the Experiential component of the Wild Turkey Music 101 campaigns.



The Wild Turkey House of Music 101 brought fans closer to artists' bold stories more than ever before with a complete takeover of the iconic Abercrombie in Sydney. The event was not only the culmination of the Wild Turkey Music 101 mentorship program, which invited 10 lucky up and coming artists to

Supporting Hahn’s partnership of the Sydney City2Surf for another year, we were ready and waiting at the finish line for...
21/08/2024

Supporting Hahn’s partnership of the Sydney City2Surf for another year, we were ready and waiting at the finish line for the record-breaking 90,000 runners who descended upon Bondi Beach after completing the 2024 City2Surf.

Hahn offered hundreds of runners the opportunity to aid their recovery with an ice bath experience, led by local breathwork instructor Dean Gladstone, and a view of Bondi Beach, followed by a towel to warm up.

And if a celebratory ale was more what runner’s (and spectators) had in mind, we had it covered with ice-cold Hahn’s, venue photo moments, visibility displays and the chance to win an Ice Bath to take home at surrounding partner venues including Hotel Bondi, Salty's, Beach Road, and North Bondi RSL.

Hahn. How good.

16/08/2024

What a highlight to collaborate once again on the Wild Turkey House of Music 101, supporting grassroots musicians nationally and spearheaded by none other than the incredible Angus & Julia Stone.

We transformed The Abercrombie by creating a content first, music-centric, 48 hour brand home where consumers had the chance to experience Wild Turkey’s association with music, including pop up whiskey bar, immersive projections, Music 101 gallery lounge, and music club-inspired illuminated doorway.

Up and coming talent were mentored within the House of Music 101 by day and performed intimate gigs by night whilst Angus & Julia Stone shared an up-close-and-personal acoustic set as well as Q&A’s.

Guests were also treated to true Wild Turkey hospitality with bourbon masterclasses, cocktails, tastings and paired food.

Trust your spirit.

Cudos to the amazing team



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