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2027 Emerging Marketer Accelerator Programme- Nominations Open

 

What is the Emerging Marketer Accelerator Programme?

The Emerging Marketer Accelerator is a programme designed for high-potential marketers with 3 to 5 years’ experience who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Across four immersive days, participants tackle real business challenges, get one-on-one mentorship by alumni of the Advanced Marketing Leadership Programme, and hear from leaders of the NZ Marketing profession.
 

About the Emerging Marketer Accelerator Programme:

  • Designed to equip early-career marketers with the skills, confidence and industry perspective to accelerate their careers.

  • Developed in collaboration with New Zealand CMOs and alumni of the Advanced Marketing Leadership Programme.

  • Delivered through two engaging two-day workshops led by local and international experts.

  • Combines practical learning, real-world application and industry connection to help emerging marketers grow their impact.

Programme features include:

  • Sessions on creative bravery, marketing effectiveness, stakeholder influence, leadership communication, personal impact, creator-led marketing and building the confidence to take the next step in your career.

  • Keynotes and panels from New Zealand’s leading CMOs and senior marketers from organisations including Google, ANZ, Lion NZ, One NZ, TVNZ, Spark New Zealand and more. 
  • One-on-one mentoring with alumni from the Advanced Marketing Leadership Programme to support your professional growth. 

  • Expert facilitation and networking opportunities to build meaningful connections with speakers, mentors and peers.

  • A real-world business challenge to tackle alongside a cohort of ambitious marketers.

We are now accepting our 2027 nominations!

PRICING
Members:
$1950+GST
Non-Members: $3950+GST


DATES
Session 1:

Thursday, 4 March 2027
Friday, 5 March 2027

Session 2:

Thursday, 8 April 2027
Friday, 9 April 2027


VENUE
Marketing Association Offices
69 St. George's Bay Road, Parnell

Ready to Apply? You must meet the criteria below to be considered for the programme. You must also be nominated by your manager!

  • You have 3 to 5 years of marketing/advertising/media experience.
  • You are a valued full-time employee and will continue in your role while completing the full programme.
  • You are committed to attending all 4 sessions of the Emerging Marketer Accelerator programme.
  • You are highly ambitious to further your career in marketing.
  • You have high emotional intelligence and a natural drive to succeed.