Australian Web Industry Association (AWIA)

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It was fantastic to connect with everyone who came along to the recent AWIA:Offline event in Melbourne. Huge thanks to our Q&A Panel: Marty Drill Megan Simpson Kathleen Gunther and Simon Blangiardo for leading some very open and candid discussions on issues affecting agencies working in the digital space. Welcome to Brunswick put on some great beer and food! And of course - big shout out to Optimising for making this event possible. We'll be rolling these out in other cities so watch this space! #awiaoffline

Last chance for registration for AWIA's free networking event in Melbourne! Join us at the awesome Welcome to Brunswick brewery to connect with others in the Australian Digital space, and to listen to our expert panel answer some questions about current trends and challenges. Tickets include a complimentary beverage and nibbles! Details and tickets: web.org.au #melbournevents #networking #digital

AWIA Offline: Melbourne - a FREE networking event for the Australian digital community Meet our Q&A panel! Marty Drill founded Luminary in 1999, combining his qualification in human resources and his interest in the then fledgling digital industry. Since then, he has worked with hundreds of companies on countless projects across most industries. Passionate about connecting the end customer with their aspiration by creating exceptional digital experiences.  Marty is passionate about the future of digital, agile ways of working and the effectiveness of distributed teams. As the CEO of Luminary for over 25 years, he goes out of his way to create exceptional experiences for our people, our clients and their audiences. Melbourne - 3rd October. Free event! Details and tickets available at web.org.au

AWIA Offline: Melbourne - a FREE networking event for the Australian digital community Meet our Q&A panel! Starburst Insights is an award-winning boutique market research agency. Megan Simpson founded Starburst Insights with a mission to uncover what truly matters to people and what it takes for brands to connect. Her mix of agency and client-side experience has provided her with a strong platform to creatively solve brand challenges. Whether it’s exploring a new direct-to-consumer digital experience for alcohol, revamping retail in the world of beauty, or decoding what ‘premium’ really means to consumers today, Megan and the Starburst Insights team unearth those ‘aha moments’ to help inspire breakthroughs for brands.    Melbourne - 3rd October. Free event! Networking, Q&A Panel, Includes a complementary drink and nibbles. Details and tickets available at web.org.au #melbourneevents #agency #networking #digital

AWIA Offline: Melbourne - Meet our panel! Simon Blangiardo is the Founder and Director of Sod (previously known as Straight Out Digital), a leading digital marketing agency he established a decade ago. With 20 years of industry experience, Simon’s expertise spans crafting dynamic digital strategies that seamlessly integrate paid, organic, and SEO. His leadership at Sod is marked by a commitment to innovation and client success, driving the agency to deliver impactful results. Simon and Sod's work was recently recognised at the Australian Web Awards 2024, where the agency won five awards and received nominations across various categories for their work on the Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS), Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and Neami National websites. The HEAS website exceeded the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA level, further positioning Sod as a leader in inclusive digital design. Melbourne - 3rd October. Free event! Details and tickets available at web.org.au #melbourneevents #agency #networking #digital

AWIA Offline: Melbourne - Meet our panel! Kathleen Gunther is a seasoned campaigner who has been building brands for over 20 years in Australia and New Zealand. Most recently, working on the business (and not for it) as Marketing Director at ICON, Kathleen has been instrumental in developing marketing strategies that led to new market expansion, a 75% increase in revenue and a 12.5% increase in share of voice. With solid digital foundations, Kathleen firmly believes in the combined power of brand, performance and customer experience, to aid discovery, drive growth and deliver ROI. Known for her passion for storytelling and strategic thinking, Kathleen is also a dedicated leader who champions inclusivity and culture-building. Kathleen's expertise spans pretty much every sector you can think of but she is curious about the new ones forming as we speak and excited to share insights on marketing strategy and stakeholder engagement with you. Melbourne - 3rd October. Free event! Details and tickets available at web.org.au #melbourneevents #agency #networking #digital

AWIA Offline: Melbourne is a FREE event for those in the Australian digital industry. Unplug, connect with your peers, and learn from industry experts. It will include a Q&A panel discussion on all things Agency - the challenges, trends, issues, and more. We're delighted to announce the panel for our inaugural event: Marty Drill Founder/CEO - Luminary Megan Simpson Founder - Starburst Insights Simon Blangiardo - Sod Kathleen Gunther Marketing Director - ICON Discussion led by James Richardson Co-founder, Optimising 3rd October - Melbourne. Details and tickets available at web.org.au

Join us on 3rd October for an evening of insightful discussion and networking opportunities at the inaugural AWIA Offline event! AWIA Offline: Melbourne is a FREE networking event where you can unplug, connect with your peers, grab some refreshments and learn from industry experts. It will include a 1 hour Q&A session with our industry panel, featuring Marty Drill - Luminary, Megan Simpson - Starburst Insights, Simon Blangiardo - Sod and Kathleen Gunther - ICON. Details and tickets can be found at https://lnkd.in/gfZ_hPA7. Tickets are free but registration is required for entry. Huge thanks to Optimising for sponsoring the event! #melbourneevents #networking #agency

SXSW Sydney 2024 is fast approaching, and AWIA members are eligible for an exclusive discount 20% code.   You will have access to world-class content, networking events, collaborations, potential business partnerships and career opportunities. Running over seven days & nights from October 14–20, SXSW Sydney brings together a diverse array of industry leaders, creators, and visionaries from around the globe. To access your discount, please log into your member profile and visit the 'offers' section, or contact us for assistance! https://lnkd.in/gkBn9xBd