
Applications for the 2026 program close on Wednesday, 20 May.

It's about turning down pitches, backing your people, and keeping one eye firmly on growth.

'I’d rather show a client I understand their business than tell them how good mine is.'

'At Pearman, we start with the client, not ourselves.'

Too much of this industry is focused on placements, platforms and process. We are more interested in the architecture behind growth.

'Indies can adapt faster - especially with AI changing how work gets done.'

Butler lifts the lid on Media Merchants, from its fast-paced retail roots to its evolving role in retail media and data.

'Media is not an industry that you can just ‘enter’ without a strong network, a deep digital and traditional media foundation'

Independent Media Agencies Australia is expanding its member event series west, with AI adoption taking centre stage.

The tech council is designed to bring together agency leaders across technology, data and digital innovation.

IMAA CEO Sam Buchanan: 'It’s an honour to have nearly 40 of Australia’s top media and marketing talent'

AI will be a major theme across both conferences.

There are new rules on targeting, vendor transparency and stronger governance.

The nationwide professional development programme attracted its highest-ever number of applicants.