Curious about a future in digital advertising?
IAB New Zealand - the industry body for Aotearoa’s digital advertising sector - is hosting its first Mix & Mentor session for AUT and UoA students. We know it can be tricky to figure out what happens in an industry until you actually get to talk to the people in it, and that’s what this session is all about. It'll give you a chance to ask any questions, and meet the experts.
What you can expect in this two-hour session:
🎤 Ask anything in an open Q&A with industry experts (you can use a mic or Slido and anonymous questions are welcome).
📊 Learn how the industry works, from creative and media to data, tech, and strategy.
🤝 Meet the people shaping the Aotearoa digital advertising industry. Connect with professionals, IAB NZ Council leaders, and member organisations in a relaxed networking session. (Light refreshments included!)
Mentorship Opportunity:
A limited number of 6-month mentorships with digital advertising professionals will be offered after the event. Spots are limited and not guaranteed, so let us know when you register if you’d like to be considered. You’ll also be able to choose your areas of interest when you register. Please make sure you read and understand the Terms & Conditions.
👉 Please note: This programme is not about job placements or interviews. It’s about learning, building connections, and getting guidance from people already working in the industry.
Register now. Spaces are limited. Registration is required to attend and numbers are limited.
Thank you to Google for supporting this initiative and hosting the event.
Travena Addenbrooke
Marketing Transformation & GenAI Lead, Spark NZ | IAB NZ Data, Privacy & Measurement Council Vice Chair
Travena is a senior marketing leader driving GenAI readiness at Spark across consumer and B2B. Known for award-winning, data-driven campaigns and global firsts, she blends creativity with innovation to transform marketing through AI, partnering globally to shape a new era of intelligent, connected brand experiences.
Kate
Grigg
Head of New Zealand, Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) | IAB NZ Digital Effectiveness Council Chair
Kate is head of Publicis Media Group NZ. She has held senior digital roles at MBM and FCB for the past decade, and prior roles at global agencies Mediacom UK, UM and Y&R. Kate has a passion for creating new, integrated solutions that marry emerging technology and data with creativity.
Qassem Naim
Founder, Team Circle | Chair, IAB NZ Data, Privacy & Measurement Council
Qassem (aka Q) is a data enthusiast with a background in advertising and science. Having begun his career in medical laboratories researching targeted cancer treatments before venturing into targeting consumers. Q has worked with leading brands in Seattle and in 2016 joined FCB. Later he founded Team Circle, APAC's largest customer technology and AI consultancy focused on making technology easy.
Richard Pook
Co-founder, Youdooh | Chair IAB NZ Programmatic DOOH Working Group
Youdooh is a new digital self-serve DOOH platform, 100% built in NZ receiving widespread acclaim for making DOOH more accessible. Prior to co-founding Youdooh Richard led media, data, product and technology development for Dentsu across NZ and Australia. He has held executive positions in the UK and Switzerland, and has a deep understanding of digital advertising and technology.
John Waltmann
Industry Lead, Google | Panel Moderator
John is a media and marketing expert with over 12 years of experience in the U.S. and NZ. He has worked across media agencies, retail, e-commerce and music software brands. As Industry Manager at Google, John partners with NZ's largest domestic retail brands to drive business growth through media, technology, data and insights.