Home Febuary Newsletter 2024 Febuary Newsletter 2024: Challenges for marketers in 2024, what's the best way to upskill at your job? And recognising the talent in our industry 2024 continues to be a year of constant change - it's nothing marketers are unfamiliar with and critically important for us to stay informed. Our ADMA, CEO, Andrea Martens recently appeared on Nine’s new media podcast, ‘Talking Media’ to discuss Privacy Act implications, the demise of cookies, and AI uncertainty. You can click through and listen to the podcast below. Read more about the challenges marketers are facing in today's data-defined landscape; on-the-job learning vs facilitated training and in celebration of 2024's International Women's Day, nominate a woman in marketing that deserves to be recognised. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion. In the month of Valentines', we also look into our love for marketing and appreciate those who make the marketing magic happen. 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Privacy Act implications, demise of cookies and AI uncertainty dominate marketing challenges for 2024 CEO Andrea Martens recently appeared on Nine’s new ‘Talking Media’ podcast, hosted by Nine CMO Liana Dubois, to discuss the challenges marketers are facing in today’s data-defined landscape. Read more On the job learning vs. facilitated training: Which is needed in 2024 It’s a question of street smarts vs book smarts. Which is more important? The debate continues regarding degrees, certifications, and courses. In the fast-paced world of marketing, staying ahead requires a dynamic approach to learning. Read more With International Women’s Day just around the corner we are looking to celebrate all the amazing women in marketing. If you have a colleague, mentor or former marketer you worked with that you would like to nominate now is your chance. Visit here to submit your nomination and we will be in touch with them and feature them on our website (and possibly even on our social channels) making sure everyone knows just what a superstar they are. Nominate a star 2024 - A pivotal year for marketers 2024 will be a pivotal year for marketers in the governance, regulatory, and risk management space. So how can we look ahead, upskill, and prepare ourselves and our teams for the changes ahead. Read more For the LOVE of Marketing: ADMA's Advisory Committee reveal their passion for the industry In the month of Valentines, we asked members of the ADMA Advisory Committee why they LOVE marketing. 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Article 24th Apr 2025 8 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Understanding privacy, AI and data accountability with Suncorp’s Lachlan Rees This month’s ADMA Regulatory Spotlight features Lachlan Rees, Manager – Government and Public Policy at Suncorp. Lachlan discusses the latest regulatory challenges facing marketers, opportunities for growth through transparency and why proactive engagement with regulation is key. Article 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 24th Apr 2025 10 mins Future Ready: 5 Forces Shaping Marketing in 2026 ADMA CEO recently attended Compadres Campfire Outlook 2026 and it reinforced a simple truth; the most resilient and successful organisations are those who practise foresight—not just strategy. Here are five forces marketers can’t afford to ignore as we look toward FY26. Article 24th Apr 2025 14 mins Follow the map: How customer journey mapping can transform your CX When you take the time to map out your customer’s experience – from first impression to long-term loyalty – you gain powerful insights into what they really want, where they’re getting stuck and how you can better serve them. In this article, we explore customer journey mapping: why it matters and how to get it right – one touchpoint at a time. Article 15th Apr 2025 4 mins Striking the Balance of Privacy and Security in the Retail Sector Can retailers truly achieve both privacy and security? At Retail Risk 2025, Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind says yes and explains why doing so is now a business imperative. Here’s what retailers need to know. Load More
Privacy Act implications, demise of cookies and AI uncertainty dominate marketing challenges for 2024 CEO Andrea Martens recently appeared on Nine’s new ‘Talking Media’ podcast, hosted by Nine CMO Liana Dubois, to discuss the challenges marketers are facing in today’s data-defined landscape. Read more
On the job learning vs. facilitated training: Which is needed in 2024 It’s a question of street smarts vs book smarts. Which is more important? The debate continues regarding degrees, certifications, and courses. In the fast-paced world of marketing, staying ahead requires a dynamic approach to learning. Read more
2024 - A pivotal year for marketers 2024 will be a pivotal year for marketers in the governance, regulatory, and risk management space. So how can we look ahead, upskill, and prepare ourselves and our teams for the changes ahead. Read more
For the LOVE of Marketing: ADMA's Advisory Committee reveal their passion for the industry In the month of Valentines, we asked members of the ADMA Advisory Committee why they LOVE marketing. Here’s what they had to say… Read more
Article 29th Apr 2025 7 mins From fax campaigns to gen AI: Insignia Financial’s Renee Howie on building brands, leading with creativity and embracing change For this month’s ADMA Spotlight, we spoke to Renee Howie, Chief Customer Officer at Insignia Financial, about her diverse career across global markets, the evolution of marketing tech, and why creative cut-through still reigns supreme.
Article 24th Apr 2025 8 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Understanding privacy, AI and data accountability with Suncorp’s Lachlan Rees This month’s ADMA Regulatory Spotlight features Lachlan Rees, Manager – Government and Public Policy at Suncorp. Lachlan discusses the latest regulatory challenges facing marketers, opportunities for growth through transparency and why proactive engagement with regulation is key.
Article 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 24th Apr 2025 10 mins Future Ready: 5 Forces Shaping Marketing in 2026 ADMA CEO recently attended Compadres Campfire Outlook 2026 and it reinforced a simple truth; the most resilient and successful organisations are those who practise foresight—not just strategy. Here are five forces marketers can’t afford to ignore as we look toward FY26.
Article 24th Apr 2025 14 mins Follow the map: How customer journey mapping can transform your CX When you take the time to map out your customer’s experience – from first impression to long-term loyalty – you gain powerful insights into what they really want, where they’re getting stuck and how you can better serve them. In this article, we explore customer journey mapping: why it matters and how to get it right – one touchpoint at a time.
Article 15th Apr 2025 4 mins Striking the Balance of Privacy and Security in the Retail Sector Can retailers truly achieve both privacy and security? At Retail Risk 2025, Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind says yes and explains why doing so is now a business imperative. Here’s what retailers need to know.