Home Resources Six Reasons Why You Need to Be at ADMA’s Global Forum 2025 Six Reasons Why You Need to Be at ADMA’s Global Forum 2025Join us at ADMA Global Forum 2025, where the industry’s powerhouse thought leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges shaping the future of marketing. The theme, ‘Elevate – for marketing’s next horizon’, focuses on addressing how we empower marketers to sharpen their edge, build capability, and embrace strategic transformation in an industry reshaped by disruption, innovation and accelerating complexity.To address the marketing capability crisis and tackle the larger issues transforming our industry such as shifting consumers expectations, AI and regulatory reforms, we have revealed an extraordinary lineup of speakers to form a carefully curated program of expert-led sessions.And if that’s not enough and you’re still looking for a reason to secure your spot, here are six… 1. Hear from top marketing minds including:Holly Ransom, Founder and CEO of Emergent and this year’s Master of Ceremonies.Tom Goodwin is a renowned digital business transformation specialist, futurist, bestselling author and respected voice in the industry. Tom has extensive experience in leveraging technology for consumer-centric product innovation and will share his expertise and insights on how things in our industry are shifting globally.Todd Sampson, an adventurer, award-winning documentary-maker, television presenter and businessman. The Financial Review and News Limited ranked him as one of the most influential executives in Australia.Kate Blythe joined MECCA in August 2020 as the Chief Marketing Officer with previous experiences as the Chief Content Officer at Matches Fashion and has held senior editorial roles at Net-a-Porter and ELLE Magazine.Susan Press, a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience building and revitalising some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic consumer brands. Natalie Lockwood, Chief Marketing Officer at NAB, is an accomplished marketing leader and has spent her career working in Australia and Asia Pacific in the financial services and payments industry.Emma Jensen is the Vice President for Small Business at Optus, and is a highly experienced leader with a strong track record in driving business transformation and growth outcomes.2. Conquer the challenges of the evolving marketing landscapeBuilt for marketers, by marketers, this highly anticipated event will deliver exactly what the industry needs – practical insights and takeaways that are immediately actionable and genuinely transformative. ADMA Global Forum 2025 will explore future-proofing marketing talent, enhancing omni-channel customer experiences, and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape with clarity and compliance. 3. Connect and learn from industry peersADMA Global Forum 2025 not only brings together the industry’s most provocative thought leaders, it also provides the opportunity to learn and connect face-to-face with industry peers. The end of the day is dedicated to networking and drinks amongst all your peers and with an unmatched concentration of CMOs and senior marketing leaders all in one place, you’ll want to be in the room. 4. Advance your marketing careerContinued learning and development are essential in our ever-evolving marketing industry. ADMA Global Forum 2025 is a future-focused unique opportunity to explore the most pressing issues shaping our industry. You are also given the chance to connect with influential thought leaders, sparking meaningful dialogue and learnings to help you immediately in your role and to Elevate for marketing’s next horizon. 5. Don’t get left out…Tickets are already selling fast for this twice sold-out event. Be sure to secure your place today.Can’t make it in person? A flexible livestreaming ticket option, enabling virtual access to the morning, afternoon or the full-day program is also available. 6. Student ticketsFor the first time we are introducing student tickets. Marketing students are now able to purchase live-stream tickets at a discounted price. Discover how marketers learn and impress your future employers by being up to date with industry knowledge and future-fit insights to make you job ready. Click here to be part of Global Forum and get ready to Elevate for the Future of Marketing. 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Article 08th Oct 2025 8 mins Prepare now for the SMS sender ID Register Australia is fighting back against SMS scams with the new SMS Sender ID Register. Learn what it means for brands and consumers, key implementation dates, and how your business can prepare now to protect customers, build trust, and avoid message disruptions.
Article 07th Oct 2025 6 mins Organisational AI Checklist Discover the Organisational AI Checklist to prepare your workforce for successful AI adoption. Learn how to build technical readiness, close skill gaps, foster employee trust, and align leadership with strategy to unlock AI’s full potential.
Press-release 29th Sep 2025 8 mins ADMA rounds out Advisory Committee with senior marketing leaders from Uber, Westpac and Blackmores Group Media Release – Sydney – October 1, 2025: The Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) has completed its refreshed Advisory Committee, adding three more senior marketers: Lucinda Barlow (Senior Director, Head of International Marketing – APAC, EMEA, Latin America, Uber), Michelle Klein (Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Westpac) and Joanne Smith (Chief Brand, Innovation and Communications Officer, Blackmores Group).
Article 25th Sep 2025 9 mins Regulatory Spotlight: Simon Wickson on consent, compliance and consumer trust In this edition of ADMA’s Regulatory Spotlight, Simon Wickson, former Head of Strategy and Data at Woolworths Group, shares lessons from navigating regulatory scrutiny, the looming impact of Privacy Act reforms and why marketers must rethink how they use customer data.
Article 25th Sep 2025 12 mins Five big things from the ADMA Global Forum This year’s ADMA Global Forum was a festival of big thinking and practical insight, bringing together some of the sharpest minds in marketing to tackle the forces reshaping our industry. From AI and capability to privacy reform and creativity, here’s a snapshot of some of the biggest ideas and bold perspectives shared on stage.
Article 25th Sep 2025 9 mins AI is great, but when it comes to marketing, trust is better Recent uses of AI to create models and creators have led everyday consumers to question whether they can believe anything they see any more. Here Dr Sage Kelly, ADMA’s Regulatory & Policy Manager, who has researched consumer relationships with chatbots, asks whether the AI juice is worth the squeeze if you risk losing hard-won trust.