Marketing Manager · Brand Manager

Janice Gao

Marketing for Australia's most iconic brands, now ready to make my mark with yours.

About

I've always been drawn to the idea that the best brands don't feel like marketing at all. They show up in culturally significant moments, weave themselves into everyday life, and build emotional connections so naturally that people feel part of something before they even realise they're being marketed to.

I'm a marketer with experience across some of Australia's most iconic brands, including Commonwealth Bank and Qantas. I've launched campaigns that reached more than 95% of Australians, owned brand governance across 15+ agency partners, and leveraged customer insights to uplift marketing metrics and drive brand equity.

What drives me most is seeing the tangible impact that marketing can have on how people think and feel about a brand. When the strategy is right and the storytelling connects, marketing stops feeling like marketing and starts becoming something people genuinely remember. That's what got me into this industry, and it's what I've been chasing ever since.

If that resonates with you, I'd love to connect.

Janice Gao
JG monogram logo

While I've been helping brands build their identity, I've been building my own too. This logo is an original design inspired by the creative trend of merging letterforms into a single mark, bringing together the 'J' and 'Gao' of my name.

Portfolio

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

'Doubt Never Did' — Brand Platform

Launched CommBank's new and bold brand platform designed to inspire Australians to overcome self-doubt and take action. The campaign delivered strong above-the-line performance within its first 3 months, reaching more than 95% of Australians an average of 11 times.

Qantas Airways Limited

Qantas Money Home Loans

Led the owned channel marketing execution for a digital-first product launch positioned around "The home loan that comes with a holiday every year." Within the first hour, Qantas Money Home Loans generated approximately 10 pre-approved applications, growing to around 100 by end of launch day.

Qantas Airways Limited

Frequent Flyer Website and Offers

Led marketing across all Frequent Flyer and Qantas Loyalty owned digital channels for Australia's largest loyalty program with 15m+ members. Managed the content calendar and executed 550+ campaigns and surfaced with personalised offers via Contentful.

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Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.

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Usually within 24 hours