iMedia Brand Summit: Australia
September 11 - 13, 2017
This year's theme: Digital and innovation drives commerce.
iMedia Brand Summit provides an intimate environment for senior brand marketers to converge, debate and discuss the major strategic issues they face. This exclusive, invitation-only event is a closed forum for the sharpest minds in the industry to connect and discuss shared challenges, as well as network, build relationships and meet potential partners.
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Attend the Summit
Up to 125 of the most influential marketing executives from Australia's leading brands are invited to spend three days and two nights at this unique Summit at the Sheraton Mirage Resort on the Gold Coast, as guest of iMedia. Our delegates comprise of:
- CMOs, CIOs and CEOs
- Heads of Digital
- Directors of Digital
A must attend for all CMOs and senior media providers. The event’s extremely well run and the balance of suppliers and marketers was just right to have meaningful dialogue and walk away with strategic insights and meetings of significance.”
Josh Borthwick, Head of Advertising, Trade Me
This was an excellent event to meet partners/customers/prospects and to learn about industry trends and opportunities in the online space!”
Mark A. Gray, Managing Director, ChannelAdvisor
A really broad mix of like-minded people; the key people who are part of this industry.”
Julie Mathers, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Coles
Networking and the opportunity to talk to people is so clearly part of program and I think that’s great, so you acutally have the time to talk to people and understand their challenges.”
Ross McDonald Industry Leader, Local & Retail, Google
Featured Speakers
Agenda
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests arrive at the Sheraton Grand Resort and register. The registration desk will be open to Brands from 11:00am - 1:00pm and for Networkers from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Hotel check in available from 3:00pm
Guests arrive at the Sheraton Grand Resort and register. The registration desk will be open to Brands from 11:00am - 1:00pm and for Networkers from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Hotel check in available from 3:00pm
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
As part of the brand constituency, this initial lunch is designed to 'feed' a collaborative vibe from the onset of the summit.
Country Manager, ANZ and Japan
As part of the brand constituency, this initial lunch is designed to 'feed' a collaborative vibe from the onset of the summit.
3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
A compulsory event where delegates are required to request and confirm meetings prior to the Summit. The session involves 10 x 10 minute meetings designed to float top line objectives and set up subsequent meetings after exploring synergies.
A compulsory event where delegates are required to request and confirm meetings prior to the Summit. The session involves 10 x 10 minute meetings designed to float top line objectives and set up subsequent meetings after exploring synergies.
8:20 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for Dinner & Networking
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Day two begins with breakfast, barista coffee and roundtable sessions in the main ballroom. Tables are clearly marked with the name of the roundtable session you selected in the week’s leading up to the conference. Please note that some topics have multiple tables depending on their popularity, and
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Day two begins with breakfast, barista coffee and roundtable sessions in the main ballroom. Tables are clearly marked with the name of the roundtable session you selected in the week’s leading up to the conference. Please note that some topics have multiple tables depending on their popularity, and you will need to sit at the roundtable printed on your badge to ensure you do not take someone else’s spot.
9:20 AM - 9:55 AM
If content is king, then video is the crown. We all know that. 73% of marketers planned to increase their video content, and by 2020 video will account for 79% of all global internet traffic. But how do you use video effectively as part of your content marketing strategy to help your brand rise abov
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Video Marketing Specialist, ANZ
Video Marketing Specialist, ANZ
If content is king, then video is the crown. We all know that. 73% of marketers planned to increase their video content, and by 2020 video will account for 79% of all global internet traffic. But how do you use video effectively as part of your content marketing strategy to help your brand rise above the noise and ensure your video content delivers meaningful results?
9:55 AM - 10:05 AM
Join Datorama’s Managing Director APAC, Mick O’Brien, as he shares how you can transform your marketing department into an intelligent, data-led insight engine and utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the way marketers understand and interact with customers.
Join Datorama’s Managing Director APAC, Mick O’Brien, as he shares how you can transform your marketing department into an intelligent, data-led insight engine and utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the way marketers understand and interact with customers.
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
We know that consumers do not isolate their experiences by channel – a personal mobile experience can drive a customer to buy in-store and ultimately add incremental revenue.
So, what role does mobile now play in this new digital commerce environment? How has the smartphone changed NZ shopping be
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We know that consumers do not isolate their experiences by channel – a personal mobile experience can drive a customer to buy in-store and ultimately add incremental revenue.
So, what role does mobile now play in this new digital commerce environment? How has the smartphone changed NZ shopping behaviour?
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Just before we pause for tea in the lead up to they breakout sessions, we get a chance to hear in a very short 'elevator pitch' what the vendors breakouts are going to be about. This is a great way to choose the most pertinent session to partake in.
Just before we pause for tea in the lead up to they breakout sessions, we get a chance to hear in a very short 'elevator pitch' what the vendors breakouts are going to be about. This is a great way to choose the most pertinent session to partake in.
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Breakout 1
Breakout with 90 Seconds
90 Seconds is the worlds leading cloud based, video production service. Creating content in over 64 countries through bases in Australia, New Zealand, Tokyo, Singapore, London, Philippines & the United States.
90 Seconds is the worlds leading cloud based, video production service. Creating content in over 64 countries through bases in Australia, New Zealand, Tokyo, Singapore, London, Philippines & the United States.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout with Genero
Genero is a video production marketplace delivering high-quality content, affordably, and at scale and speed. Access our global community of 350,000 filmmakers, and collaborate with them and your team to manage the end-to-end process via our cloud platform. Our clients include the world's leading br ... (More)
Genero is a video production marketplace delivering high-quality content, affordably, and at scale and speed. Access our global community of 350,000 filmmakers, and collaborate with them and your team to manage the end-to-end process via our cloud platform. Our clients include the world's leading brands, agencies, media platforms and record labels, generating creative ideas and fully produced video content in any industry.
12:05 PM - 12:40 PM
Keynote with Traction Digital
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Activity 1
Golf
The Palms is considered a championship course rivalling some of the best golf courses in Australia. It has a total length of 5904 metres off the champ ... (More)
Sponsored by:
The Palms is considered a championship course rivalling some of the best golf courses in Australia. It has a total length of 5904 metres off the championship tees, and has numerous water features and hazards. Tee placements have been designed to suit a variety of playing conditions and a diverse range of players
Activity 2
Karting
Get ready for some serious Go Kart Racing Fun! At 1.6 km long, the track is recognised as one of the world’s premier Karting facilities and will be th ... (More)
Sponsored by:
Get ready for some serious Go Kart Racing Fun! At 1.6 km long, the track is recognised as one of the world’s premier Karting facilities and will be the home to our iMedia Ultra Enduro Race. Featuring a Formula One Lap Timing and Race Management system, your group’s time will be recorded down to 1/1000th of a second. So no arguments over who won the race!
Reserve your spot quickly and have the chance to take the ‘Winners Podium’.
Dress Regulations: closed in flat shoes. No flowing clothes such as loose jackets, dresses and scarfs.
Activity 3
Casino Games
Have you ever wanted to test a betting strategy on the roulette table but didn’t completely comprehend the game? Or perhaps you weren’t certain of the ... (More)
Have you ever wanted to test a betting strategy on the roulette table but didn’t completely comprehend the game? Or perhaps you weren’t certain of the advantages when it comes to splits and doubles in blackjack. Does Craps sound rude and look extremely complicated, even though the player is only throwing two dice? Then this activity will be both educational and entertaining as you play in one of two teams battling for the winner’s trophy.
This new casino games networking format combines recreation, education and entertainment using these three popular casino games.
Activity 4
Sailing In Paradise
Aboard your own private catamaran, the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater is your playground. During the afternoon, you will enjoy spectacular views surr ... (More)
Aboard your own private catamaran, the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater is your playground. During the afternoon, you will enjoy spectacular views surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters.
Sail the Gold Coast's magnificent waterways from Southport to Sovereign Islands, cruise past sensational superyachts, visit isolated islands and pristine beaches, experience the thrill of sailing in complete comfort and be amazed by such a picturesque backdrop.
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Breakfast and Opening Remarks
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
ROKT Transaction Marketing lets advertisers connect with customers when they’re most receptive, just when they’ve made an online purchase with a trusted brands.
ROKT Transaction Marketing lets advertisers connect with customers when they’re most receptive, just when they’ve made an online purchase with a trusted brands.
10:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Just before we pause for tea in the lead up to they breakout sessions, we get a chance to hear in a very short 'elevator pitch' what the vendors breakouts are going to be about. This is a great way to choose the most pertinent session to partake in.
Just before we pause for tea in the lead up to they breakout sessions, we get a chance to hear in a very short 'elevator pitch' what the vendors breakouts are going to be about. This is a great way to choose the most pertinent session to partake in.
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Breakout Session 1
Breakout
Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships
Founder & Conversion Optimisation Specialist
11:25 AM - 1:00 PM
A compulsory event where delegates are required to request and confirm meetings prior to the Summit. The session involves 4 x 15 minute meetings designed to float top line objectives and set up subsequent meetings after exploring synergies.
A compulsory event where delegates are required to request and confirm meetings prior to the Summit. The session involves 4 x 15 minute meetings designed to float top line objectives and set up subsequent meetings after exploring synergies.
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