AANA - Australian Association of National Advertisers

?? Bluey: From humble beginnings in Brissy to a Global Phenomenon ??? In just seven years, Joe Brumm, the Creator of Bluey has transformed the brand into a cultural phenom —shattering ABC iView records, dominating Disney+, and captivating audiences worldwide. In 2023, it was the most-watched show in the U.S. with a staggering 55 billion minutes streamed!? With Logies, a BAFTA, and an International Emmy under its belt—and a Bluey movie on the way in 2027—the brand’s reach just keeps growing.? Meet Joe Brumm, the creative genius behind it all, at RESET for GROWTH. Don't miss his incredible story!?? Buy RESET tickets now: https://lnkd.in/ePA7Uks4 ?? #RESET2025 #Bluey #GrowthMarketing

May 01 is your chance to get ahead. We’re turning up the heat on RESET for GROWTH with an unmissable lineup of trailblazers who are redefining growth taking to the stage. These visionary leaders are ready to share their bold strategies and insights that have driven remarkable business growth. You will hear from: ?? Joe Brumm, Creator of Bluey: ‘Crafting Success: Leadership Lessons’? ?? Steven Marks, Founder & Co-CEO Guzman y Gomez: ‘From Vision to Global Sensation, The Guzman y Gomez Growth Story’ ?? Sherilyn Shackell, Founder & Global CEO, The Marketing Academy: ‘CMOs Unleashed’ Tickets are selling fast- BUY YOURS NOW: https://lnkd.in/ePA7Uks4 #RESETforGROWTH #RESET25 Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen

Crafting success: Leadership lessons from Joe Brumm, Creator of Bluey ?? What started as a kids tv show, last year became the most-watched show of all types in the United States with a staggering 55 billion minutes watched on Disney Plus. How did Joe Brumm do it? Find out at RESET for GROWTH where he’ll be delivering actionable strategies for:? ?? Driving excellence in leadership?? ?? Fostering creativity?? ?? Creating a culture of inclusivity within your organisation.? Buy tickets now: https://lnkd.in/ePA7Uks4 #RESET2025 #RESETforGROWTH?Ali Chaouch Antoine Corbiau Josh Faulks Nicolette Briscoe Stacey Knox Stephanie Conyngham (McPherson)?

Level up your expertise at our next Masterclass ‘From Data to Decisions’?? ?? If you’re a senior marketing leader looking to drive impact through data-led decision-making, this Marketing Masterclass presented by AANA and Gain Theory is for you!?? ?? Join us for a session that brings together leading CMOs:? ?? Tamara Howe, CMO of SunRice Group? Susan Coghill, CMO for Tourism Australia? Naomi Gorringe GAICD, Head of Marketing at Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) Jyane Quek, (Singapore) Global Head, Planning & Effectiveness, Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing, Standard Chartered? ?? Enjoy a networking breakfast and two great sessions where you will learn, you will explore how to:?? ?? ?? Align marketing ROI with C-suite expectations?? ?? Foster a data-driven culture?? ?? Harness foresight techniques for smarter decision-making??? ?? ?? Sydney: Thurs 10 April, 8:30AM?- 10:30AM ?? WPP Sydney Campus??? ??? Masterclass is free for AANA members.??? ?? ?? More Information and to Register:?? https://lnkd.in/gqafiBvr? Justin Nel Krishanthe Keerthikumar Stacey Knox Nicolette Briscoe Ali Chaouch

?? From One Store to a Global Powerhouse ?? In 2006, Guzman y Gomez (GYG) opened its first store in Newtown. Today, it’s a global sensation with 205+ restaurants across Australia, Singapore, Japan, and the U.S.—and it’s just getting started. With double-digit year-on-year sales growth and plans to open 40 new restaurants per year, GYG is one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the world. So, what’s the secret sauce? ??? Find out from Steven Marks, Founder & co-CEO of GYG, at RESET for GROWTH. ?? Buy tickets now: https://lnkd.in/ePA7Uks4 #RESET2025 #Marketing #Growth #GYG?Ali Chaouch Antoine Corbiau Josh Faulks Nicolette Briscoe Stacey Knox Stephanie Conyngham (McPherson) Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen

For our latest Meet the Marketer we sat down with Cameron Luby Head of Consumer Marketing at Optus. In this conversation, Nicolette Briscoe asks what it takes to rebuild trust and what kind of leader Cam sees himself as. We learnt about his up the stairs down the elevator approach and how Optus demonstrates value in a competitive market. This episode will be out next week, if you aren’t already on our mailing list be sure to subscribe to the AANA newsletter. Visit: aana.com.au to subscribe.

AANA and OzTAM Pty Ltd present ‘The Future of Streaming’. Join us for an evening with Karen Halligan (CEO, OzTAM)?& @Dorus van den Biezenbos (VOZ Streaming Lead, OzTAM). Explore key insights on the video landscape, and learn to: ???Maximise efficiency ???Drive value ???Redefine your approach to video advertising. ???Sydney: Wed 26 March, 6PM ???| The Watersedge, The Rocks ???Melbourne: Wed 2 April, 6PM ???| Panama, Fitzroy Our CMO Connect events are the perfect opportunity to connect with your peers over a delicious meal while learning from experts in their field. Places are limited so if you're interested in attending this event, please get in touch with the AANA team tagged here: https://lnkd.in/gs39Rqrb Stacey Knox Ali Chaouch

Stay ahead of the curve. Lead with confidence. Future-proof your career. The next AANA Academy session is here—this time, we’re teaming up with Wavemaker Australia & New Zealand to dive into the insights shaping the future of marketing.? ? ?? Thursday 3 April at 9:30am. ? ?? ‘Media Codes: A Blueprint for Embedding Brand Distinctiveness Into Your Media’ ? Led by James Hier, Chief Growth & Product Officer at Wavemaker Australia & New Zealand.? ? James?described this session as a HIIT workout for your media! And that certainly got us excited. ? ? AANA Academy is free for all members. ? ? ?? Register here: ? ? https://lnkd.in/g8S84r-N?

Hot off the press ?? One of the most epic growth stories is coming to RESET for GROWTH… Get ready to hear how Guzman y Gomez (GYG) went from a bold idea to a global powerhouse, redefining fast food along the way. ?? Steven Marks, Founder & co-CEO of Guzman y Gomez built an empire through vision, relentless creativity, and purposeful growth. And RESET for GROWTH attendees will hear him present the keynote 'From Vision to Global Sensation: The Guzman y Gomez Growth Story' ?? ? Want to know what's in the GYG secret sauce? ??? Find out at RESET 2025 on May 01 Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gFjW8nVN #RESETforGROWTH #RESET2025??Josh Faulks Ali Chaouch Nicolette Briscoe Stacey Knox

Are you ready for The Future of Streaming? Presented by OzTAM Pty Ltd and AANA, this session will give you the insights you need to: ?? Maximise efficiency ?? Drive value ?? Redefine your approach to video advertising Attend the latest event in our CMO Connect series to hear from streaming experts: - Karen Halligan, Chief Executive Officer, OzTam - Dorus van den Biezenbos, VOZ Streaming Lead, OzTam Places are limited so if you're interested in attending this event, please get in touch with the AANA team: https://lnkd.in/gs39Rqrb ?? Sydney: Wednesday 26th March, 2025 ?? Melbourne: Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 Mark Hilton Buckman Ali Chaouch Stacey Knox Josh Faulks