The IAB Australia Podcast

In the latest episode of the IAB Australia podcast, CEO Gai Le Roy speaks with Sam Kozlowski, co-founder of The Daily Aus, and Doron Ostrin, CEO of Thanks, to explore the evolving landscape of media and advertising. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by media companies, particularly in diversifying revenue streams amidst shifting consumer behaviours and the rise of AI. Together, Sam and Doron highlight the significance of adaptability, creativity, and audience engagement in navigating the complexities of the digital advertising world.

In this episode hosted by Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, guests Bronwyn Hooton from Industry Super Australia and Carolyn Reid from Kantar, discuss the balance Australians face between financial realities and desired living standards, emphasising the importance of empathy in marketing. They explore insights from Kantar's latest report on 'Finding Financial Freedom', which highlights a lack of optimism among Australians, particularly younger generations, who seek clarity and independence regarding their financial futures. The conversation underscores the necessity for brands to engage consumers early, providing educational resources to build trust and understanding, especially in the complex realm of financial products like superannuation. They stress that trust must be earned over time through consistent and empathetic messaging, while also addressing the role of AI in consumer decision-making.

In this episode, IAB CEO Gai Le Roy dives into the fascinating topic of shifts in consumer behaviours, exploring the current changes in the market and their implications for marketers. Joined by industry leaders Michael Levine, Head of Advertising Sales for Uber AUNZ, and Nicola Mansfield, Founder of The Design Thinkers, the discussion reveals insights into how marketers can not only adapt but thrive amid evolving consumer expectations.

In this episode we discuss 2024 winner of the JCDecaux PROGRAMMATIC Campaign of the Year Award for the campaign Extra’s Gum Cities. The campaign demonstrated successfully using programmatic Out-of-Home to increase brand awareness, improve sentiment, and drive sales growth. Designed to engage Gen Z students, workers, and commuters, Extra’s Gum Cities proved how Out-of-Home connects brands with young audiences in the moments that matter.

Joining Gai on the podcast for this episode: Brad Palmer (JCDecaux), Brady Arlt (Group M Nexus), Matt Ridsdale (EssenceMediacom) and  Mel Alforque (Mars) 

In this episode, we delve into the evolution of measurement for affiliate marketing investments, unpacking the complexities of incrementality and revenue tracking. Featuring insights from Adam Furness, MD of APJ for Impact.com, and Roger Lee, Head of Performance Marketing for the Brand Collective Group, we discuss the challenges marketers face in a fragmented digital environment and the innovative solutions being implemented to enhance measurement accuracy.