Wellington Networking Event

Join us on Thursday, 18 September, 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 which ad has been crowned the ultimate Kiwi campaign of the last 50 years!

This is your chance to:

Connect with peers in your local marketing & comms community over drinks and nibbles.
Share your experience while networking with the next generation of marketers, as talented students from Victoria and Massey Universities join us.
Learn and be inspired by one of New Zealand’s most experienced leaders in marketing.

The Wellington Networking Event is organised by the Marketing Association's Central Regional Committee, a group of local marketing and communications professionals who volunteer their time to connect and support the Wellington community.

Pricing

Members: $0 + GST

Non-members: $0 + GST

Product Details

Date:
18/09/25

Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Event Location:
Wellington

Venue Name:
Old Dominion Museum Building, Massey University

Venue Address:
15 Buckle Street, Mount Cook, Wellington

Driving with UBER:
- the Location on Google is Great War Exhibiton (Old Dominon Museum Building)
Driving yourself:
- Entrance D, top of Tory Street, Massey University. Free parking available on site around the building.
Cinema Entrance - North East Cinema Entry Door

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John Miles

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.