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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.
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MindFuel Webinar | Brand IQ
Deliciously smart marketing bites - Supercharge your marketing with AI video
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Waikato Networking Event October
Join us for an exclusive presentation celebrating 50 years of iconic Kiwi advertising campaigns. Plus, networking over drinks and nibbles!
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Exclusive Student Event Auckland | October 2025
You’ve learned the theory in the classroom, now it’s time to see what marketing really looks like in the industry.We know how hard it can be to figure out what different roles involve, or where you might fit once you graduate. Marketing isn't linear, and there's so many areas you can specialise in. That’s why we’ve created an event to give you the inside scoop straight from people who’ve been where you are now.
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Monthly Marketing Meetup | October
Join us at the MA for an evening of networking and discussion!
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