Can you believe we’re at the halfway mark for 2013? Well, the time has come again to do a quick round up of some key Australian marketing events and conferences that are coming up in the last half of 2013 – just in case you’ve missed them.
We regularly keep our lists of Australian Marketing Conferences and Events and Australian Marketing Awards up to date so make sure you stop by to check them out. If you have any Australian marketing events, conferences or awards that you’d like to share with everyone, you can submit an event on Marketing.com.au free.
June
30 June – Social Media Day 2013
The #SocialMelb community will be celebrating the connected generation for Melbourne’s Social Media Day – 2nd annual unconference which consists of approximately five session time slots in three collaborative spaces, all of which will be planned by attendees on the Session Grid. Each session will run for approximately 20 minutes with the day 3-8pm.
For more information, visit: http://www.meetup.com/Mashable/Melbourne-AU/931792/
July
10 July – Melbourne SEO Meetup
The Melbourne SEO meetup was founded in 2011 and is a great way to meet up with other like minded individuals in the industry, in a relaxed and informal session on digital and web marketing. The group share tips and advice on becoming a better web marketer or developer (whether you’re a sole trader or part of large agency).
For more information visit: http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-SEO
11 July – 2013 IAB Awards Ceremony
The 2013 IAB Awards seek to recognise digital creativity that works and look for work that raises standards across the online industry. They won’t be awarding those that have played it safe, or those that are just going through the motions. The IAB are looking for agencies and clients that have shown bravery and had success with their online campaigns.
For more information visit: http://iabaustralia.com.au/awards
17-18 July – ad:tech Melbourne
ad:tech is Australia’s leading digital marketing event to educate, connect and grow the Australian digital industry by producing cutting edge programs featuring some of the leading minds of the digital media industry on both a local and global scale.
For more information, visit: http://www.adtechaustralia.com/melbourne/
30 July – Canberra Marketing and Communication Forum
The Canberra Marketing Forum is the flagship conference event for the marketing communication sector in the national capital bringing together professionals from across the marketing spectrum.
For more information visit: http://www.ami.org.au/imis15/AMI/Events/National_Conferences/AMI/Event_Content/National_Conferences.aspx
August
7-9 August – ADMA Global Forum 2013
This is Asia-Pacific’s largest data driven event that is designed for marketing and advertising professionals. It will bring to Sydney the best speakers, technology, and inspirational case studies from all over the world with more channels, disciplines and innovative technologies to represent the full 360⁰ view of data-driven marketing and advertising. It’s a great place to get inspired, renew networks and connect with the best in the industry.
For more information, visit: http://www.admaforum.com.au/
12-16 August – Energise
This event will be held in Adelaide and is geared to the needs of brand managers, communicators, agencies, designers, media buyers and those involved with advertising tactics and innovation. Find the tools, the ideas and the strategies to compete in a fast and ever-changing world.
For more information visit: http://www.ami.org.au/imis15/AMI/Events/National_Conferences/AMI/Event_Content/National_Conferences.aspx
19-22 August – Online Retailer Conference and eCommerce Expo
This is one of the world’s largest eCommerce and digital marketing events for retailers. Providing hard-to-get content on all matters e-retailing, from understanding the competitive landscape and tapping eCommerce solutions to improving e-marketing programs and redesigning websites to improve sales, Online Retailer is a must-attend event for anyone interested or involved with online and multichannel retailing.
For more information visit http://www.onlineretailer.com/
29-30 August – Government Marketing and Communications Conference
Hosted each year by the Australian Marketing Institute, this event includes over 300 marketing and communications specialists from a range of state, federal and local government agencies. Sessions are specifically targeted for an audience of senior public sector marketing and communications staff.
For more information visit: http://www.ami.org.au/imis15/AMI/Events/National_Conferences/AMI/Event_Content/National_Conferences.aspx
October
14 October – Advertising, Marketing and Media Summit 2013
This summit is for anyone in the advertising, marketing and media industries. This year the theme is “The new reality” with a great range of award winning case studies and cutting edge insights being presented by a range of industry experts.
For more information, visit: http://www.elitemedia.com.au/files/amms2013_summit_flyer.pdf
15-16 October – Australian Marketing Institute Annual Conference
This conference responds to the everyday challenges faced by marketers. It will present the latest thinking on a wide range of business and marketing topics, with strong emphasis on the ‘marketing value’ proposition and as a natural consequence, the trend to greater focus on measures of marketing effectiveness and accountability. The AMI conference showcases marketing success and how to achieve it through best practice and effective implementation of new techniques and communications.
For more information visit: http://www.ami.org.au/imis15/AMI/Events/National_Conferences/AMI/Event_Content/National_Conferences.aspx
December
3-4 December – Cross Media Live Sydney 2013
Cross Media Live Sydney is at the forefront of multi-channel marketing. Attendees at this exclusive, free, invitation only event will have the opportunity to gain first hand insights from brands and companies who have already managed to make their mark in delivering successful, engaging and multi-channel campaigns. High level case study presentations will shed light on what it means to run an integrated and cohesive campaign across different media platforms.
For more information visit: http://www.crossmedialive.com.au/
Don’t forget, if you have any Australian marketing events, conferences or awards that you’d like to share with everyone, it’s free – please submit your event here https://marketing.com.au/submit-event/