ADMA EOFY SALE Marketers need to be proactive and ensure that professional development is top of mind when entering FY26. Apply code EOFY25 to save 30% on marketing courses and certificates. SAVE 30% NOW PRIVACY AND COMPLIANCE FOR MARKETERS COURSE This course will help you understand the fundamental compliance principles, whilst also highlighting what you can expect to change. STARTS 20 MAY CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAPPING COURSE Learn to use customer research, analytics, and other tools to create a compelling customer experience for both B2C and B2B audiences. STARTS 21 MAY Welcome to ADMA Australia's largest marketing and advertising association brands represented online and live courses marketing community LEARN MORE ABOUT ADMA Article 13th Jan 2025 3 mins Sarah Waladan takes the reins as ADMA’s new Head of Regulatory and Advocacy MEDIA RELEASE - 13 January 2025: The Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) has appointed leading legal, policy and regulatory affairs expert Sarah Waladan as its new Head of Regulatory and Advocacy Article 19th Dec 2024 10 mins 2024 in review: ADMA on uncertainty, disruption, and the future of marketing ADMA’s End of Year event returned with a bang in November, with Chair Steve Brennan and Professor Mark Ritson sharing their top tips and insights on what to expect from the coming year. Article 28th Nov 2024 12 mins Focus on your marketing team’s development With the current economic climate and shrinking training budgets, as a team leader, business owner or decision maker, it may seem counterintuitive to invest in your marketing team's development right now. ADMA explores some practical ways you can focus on your marketing team's development, to become a marketing leader who builds and empowers teams that are ready for the future. Article 28th Nov 2024 5 mins The top skills marketers focussed on in 2024 Many marketers across the country have committed to upskilling themselves through formal training in 2024. So, let’s take a look at some of the most popular courses your colleagues, peers and industry friends completed this year. Article 25th Nov 2024 12 mins Empathy, influence, and loving learning: Astrud Burgess, CMO of ANZ, on leading her company through increased complexity In this ADMA Spotlight, we’re talking to Astrud Burgess, CMO of ANZ, about her journey from agencies to the C-suite, how marketers can build influence in complex environments, and how empathy and data has shaped her leadership approach. Article 25th Nov 2024 10 mins Dark patterns and behavioural science: Where’s the ethical line? Discover how to navigate the fine line between persuasion and manipulation in marketing, with insights from experts on ethical strategies. Load More Courses across the digital landscape What would you like to learn? Customer Experience Marketing Technology Compliance Campaign Integration Insights Learnings VIEW COURSE CALENDAR Become an ADMA member Join ADMA today to ensure you and your company are prepared for the marketing of the future and enjoy these great benefits. Get connected with the members of the largest marketing association in the Asia Pacific Get exclusive offers and access to our flagship events, webinars, whitepapers and resources. Get significant discounts to IQ courses and an education framework that puts you on the path to success SEE MEMBER BENEFITS Explore our latest Regulatory & Compliance resources 24th Apr 2025 15 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Platform When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies. Article 27th Mar 2025 8 mins How marketers can collaborate with legal in the great privacy overhaul With the first wave of Privacy Act reforms now in effect, privacy compliance has become a high-stakes issue for Australian businesses and marketers are right in the middle of it. Sarah Waladan, Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA, explains why legal teams need to treat marketing as a frontline compliance function - not an afterthought. Article 27th Mar 2025 9 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Consumer The role the consumer plays in the data privacy chain is a pivotal one. In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles. Article 27th Mar 2025 14 mins The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers. Article 27th Mar 2025 16 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group. Webinar 29th Jan 2025 Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations. Article 13th Sep 2024 15 mins Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today. Webinar 09th Sep 2024 Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations. Article 28th Aug 2024 6 mins The Privacy Series: The Fair and Reasonable Test explained This month in The Privacy Series, we are delving into the introduction of an overarching ‘Fair and Reasonable’ test by the Government as part of the imminent overhaul of the Privacy Act. This type of overarching test in relation to privacy will not just be an Australian first, but a worldwide first too – making it a pioneering piece in this legislative reform. Tool-kit 08th Aug 2024 Preparing Marketers for Privacy Reform Information Sheet The proposed Privacy Act ammendments will greatly affect how businesses collect, use, and handle personal information. Marketers need to ensure that they comply with the new regulations to build customer trust and avoid potential fines and reputational damage.
Article 13th Jan 2025 3 mins Sarah Waladan takes the reins as ADMA’s new Head of Regulatory and Advocacy MEDIA RELEASE - 13 January 2025: The Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) has appointed leading legal, policy and regulatory affairs expert Sarah Waladan as its new Head of Regulatory and Advocacy
Article 19th Dec 2024 10 mins 2024 in review: ADMA on uncertainty, disruption, and the future of marketing ADMA’s End of Year event returned with a bang in November, with Chair Steve Brennan and Professor Mark Ritson sharing their top tips and insights on what to expect from the coming year.
Article 28th Nov 2024 12 mins Focus on your marketing team’s development With the current economic climate and shrinking training budgets, as a team leader, business owner or decision maker, it may seem counterintuitive to invest in your marketing team's development right now. ADMA explores some practical ways you can focus on your marketing team's development, to become a marketing leader who builds and empowers teams that are ready for the future.
Article 28th Nov 2024 5 mins The top skills marketers focussed on in 2024 Many marketers across the country have committed to upskilling themselves through formal training in 2024. So, let’s take a look at some of the most popular courses your colleagues, peers and industry friends completed this year.
Article 25th Nov 2024 12 mins Empathy, influence, and loving learning: Astrud Burgess, CMO of ANZ, on leading her company through increased complexity In this ADMA Spotlight, we’re talking to Astrud Burgess, CMO of ANZ, about her journey from agencies to the C-suite, how marketers can build influence in complex environments, and how empathy and data has shaped her leadership approach.
Article 25th Nov 2024 10 mins Dark patterns and behavioural science: Where’s the ethical line? Discover how to navigate the fine line between persuasion and manipulation in marketing, with insights from experts on ethical strategies.
24th Apr 2025 15 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Platform When it comes to the data privacy chain, few parties hold as much data or influence as platforms. Social media platforms in particular act as the central point where consumer data is aggregated, monetised, and distributed. In this article, we explore three major weaknesses platforms contribute to the data privacy chain including poor data transparency, an overreliance on algorithms, and inadequate enforcement of third-party policies.
Article 27th Mar 2025 8 mins How marketers can collaborate with legal in the great privacy overhaul With the first wave of Privacy Act reforms now in effect, privacy compliance has become a high-stakes issue for Australian businesses and marketers are right in the middle of it. Sarah Waladan, Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA, explains why legal teams need to treat marketing as a frontline compliance function - not an afterthought.
Article 27th Mar 2025 9 mins The Weakest Link Series: The Consumer The role the consumer plays in the data privacy chain is a pivotal one. In this article series, we will deep dive into each of the links in the chain, assess the areas for improvement and how marketers can help strengthen the chain overall through their own roles.
Article 27th Mar 2025 14 mins The Privacy Series: The Scams Prevention Framework With the number of scams or attempted scams targeting Australians on a daily basis, in February 2025 the Australian Government took action and passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill (2024). In this latest edition of the Privacy Series, we will explore the new Scam Prevention Framework and what impact it will have on marketers.
Article 27th Mar 2025 16 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Navigating data privacy, AI and compliance with Peter Leonard In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, we speak with Peter Leonard, an expert in data and technology and Chair of ADMA’s Regulatory and Advocacy Working Group.
Webinar 29th Jan 2025 Privacy Briefing: Critical privacy and enforcement issues CMO's need to understand Webinar The ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team provided an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session included some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.
Article 13th Sep 2024 15 mins Privacy Act Reform: An important update for marketers (Sept 2024) This is an important update for marketers as we've just seen the Privacy Act reform reach Parliament. Take a look at a timeline of 4 years of consultation, key developments, and where we are today.
Webinar 09th Sep 2024 Understanding the Spam Act in 2024 and beyond webinar Join the ADMA Regulatory and Advocacy team as they provide an update on best practice in the context of contacting and communicating with customers in the channels of e-communications and telemarketing. The session will include some practical steps you can take to ensure that your business and marketing teams continue to meet legal obligations.
Article 28th Aug 2024 6 mins The Privacy Series: The Fair and Reasonable Test explained This month in The Privacy Series, we are delving into the introduction of an overarching ‘Fair and Reasonable’ test by the Government as part of the imminent overhaul of the Privacy Act. This type of overarching test in relation to privacy will not just be an Australian first, but a worldwide first too – making it a pioneering piece in this legislative reform.
Tool-kit 08th Aug 2024 Preparing Marketers for Privacy Reform Information Sheet The proposed Privacy Act ammendments will greatly affect how businesses collect, use, and handle personal information. Marketers need to ensure that they comply with the new regulations to build customer trust and avoid potential fines and reputational damage.