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Exclusive Dunedin Marketers Event - A Toast to 50 Years of Great NZ Advertising
Join us on Wednesday, 12th March at 5pm as we welcome John Miles, CEO of the Marketing Association, for an exclusive presentation celebrating 50 years of iconic Kiwi advertising campaigns.
In this fun and insightful session, John will take us through a journey of creativity, highlighting the seven key traits that define the very best ads. From nostalgic treasures to timeless brilliance, discover the greatest campaigns that have shaped New Zealand’s advertising history. John will also reveal the ads that have been crowned the ultimate Kiwi campaigns of the last 50 years!
This is your chance to:
- Connect with fellow marketers in Dunedin
- Learn from one of the most experienced leaders in New Zealand marketing
This networking event has been organised in conjunction with Business South.
In partnership with
Meet the Speaker
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John Miles
CEO
NZ Marketing Association
John Miles is the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Marketing Association (MA), where he has led significant growth since 2019, including a 30% increase in recurring membership revenue. He is the brains behind MA's tagline, "Helping Marketers be Brilliant," and has secured major partnerships with global brands like YouTube and Google, while also revitalising the New Zealand Marketing Awards.
With over 30 years of experience in strategic brand development, both as a professional marketer and within advertising agencies, John has launched over 20 brands in the New Zealand market. His deep expertise makes him well-qualified to provide an expert critique on what makes a truly great advertisement, and what NZ marketers need to do to inspire their agencies to create memorable cut through communications.
Product Details
Date:
12/03/25
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Location:
Dunedin
Venue Name:
Business South
Venue Address:
Level 3 Public Trust Building
442 Moray Place, Dunedin 9016
Event Pricing
Members: Free
Non-members: Free
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