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.
Event
Marketing Meetup | May
What does your customer actually know about how you use their data? And would they be okay with it if you explained it plainly?
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Christchurch Marketing Meetup May 2026
Making TikTok Work for Your Brand: Creativity, reach and real results
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Tauranga Networking Event
Join us in Tauranga for an inspiring networking event with Kerry McKenzie, GM of Brand & Marketing at New Zealand Rugby.
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Waikato Coffee Catch Up Event June 2026
Join us on June 4 for coffee and a good dose of local marketing chat.
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Brainy Breakfast 2026 / Auckland
Marketing in a Mood of Caution: From Selling More to Meaning More
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The NZ Marketing Association Charity Hackathon 2026 / Auckland
Collaborate with fellow marketers to solve real challenges for NZ charities and create ideas that make a difference.
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