The IAB Australia Podcast

In this episode of the IAB Australia podcast, host Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, speaks with Kirsty Heywood from Publicis Groupe, Chris Manson from Ogury, and Mitch Greenway from OpenX, as well as Chair of the Executive Technology Council about the future of Australia’s digital advertising market. They discuss measurement beyond impressions, integrating AI, unifying audience strategies, supporting publisher sustainability, and navigating privacy and fragmented consumer journeys, while driving efficiency, growth, and responsible media practices through collaboration, data, and technology. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest episode of the IAB Australia podcast, host Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, is joined by Director of Research Natalie Stanbury, Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs Sarah Kruger, and Tech Lead Jonas Jaanimagi to outline the key priorities shaping the digital advertising landscape in 2026. Marking IAB Australia’s 21st year, the team explores the Future of Measurement project, advances in experimentation and incrementality, evolving privacy reforms, publisher sustainability, and the practical realities of AI and agentic innovation. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest episode of the IAB Australia podcast, host Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, engages in a discussion with Tom Sheppard, General Manager of Media Technology at Atomic 212, and Jan Bojko, Associate Director of Marketing Science, JAPAC at Spotify. Together, they explore the findings of a comprehensive case study on Bupa's innovative digital media campaign. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating diverse research methodologies to measure campaign effectiveness, including insights on emotional connections, attention metrics, and return on advertising spend. Listeners will uncover strategies for navigating the competitive landscape of health insurance marketing and learn how to leverage data-driven insights to enhance future campaigns. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the IAB Australia podcast, host Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, explores the dynamic world of gaming advertising with industry experts Yun Yip, Chief Commercial Officer at iion, and Ori Gold, CEO and Co-Founder of Bench. Together, they discuss new research on attention across various gaming formats, revealing the untapped potential of this medium in reaching diverse audiences. The conversation delves into the misconceptions surrounding gaming demographics, the importance of creative integration, and the evolving measurement landscape. Tune in to discover actionable insights for marketers looking to harness the power of gaming in their advertising strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of the IAB Australia Podcast, CEO Gai Le Roy engages with industry experts Henry Hellegas, Sales Director of Perion, and Lee Foster, Head of Product at Nunn Media. Together, they delve into the evolution of programmatic digital out of home advertising, discussing the significant growth in agency adoption and the challenges of understanding this dynamic medium. Discover their unique career journeys, gain insights into the importance of dynamic creative optimisation, and learn actionable strategies to effectively leverage programmatic buying for impactful advertising campaigns. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the IAB Australia Podcast, host Gai Le Roy, CEO of IAB Australia, engages with industry leaders Jade McDade from Skimlinks and Jodine Wolman, co-founder of Sortd. Together, they explore how wishlists are revolutionising the online shopping experience and driving growth for entrepreneurs. Discover their unique journeys, gain insights into leveraging consumer trends, and learn actionable strategies to transform wish lists into powerful tools for business success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of the IAB Australia Podcast, CEO Gai Le Roy engages with industry experts Rob Odd, CEO of Epsilon, and Kelly Wearmouth, Managing Director AUNZ of Mars United Commerce, to explore the hot topics in retail media. The discussion focuses on the challenges and opportunities within the digital advertising landscape, particularly around addressability, measurement, and the impact of consumer data privacy reforms. Rob and Kelly share their insights on how brands can leverage data to create personalised experiences while navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving market. They emphasise the importance of collaboration, innovation, and a unified approach in driving success amidst changing consumer behaviours and technological advancements. Listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion with IAB team members on the most important topics and initiatives for the Australian digital advertising industry in 2025. Gai is joined by Natalie Stanbury (Director of Research) and Jonas Jaanimagi (Technology Lead). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last few years content environments have been playing a more significant role in the affiliate marketing industry. In the 2024 Affiliate and Partnership Marketing Industry Review released earlier this year by the IAB Affiliate Marketing Working Group, over 6 in 10 brands and agencies investing in the channel intended to increase the content related component of their investment over the next year. In this episode we discuss this topic with Lauren Leisk, Head of Affiliate Partnerships at Are Media and Chris Ferguson, Commercial Director APAC at Future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss ways that can help marketers give their ad and marketing investments the best chance of long term success with Mark Kennedy, the Managing Partner at Consulting by Kantar and Maddie Jahnke, Head of Marketing at Pernod Ricard. Recently Kantar in collaboration with WARC published a new paper titled Destination: Marketing Effectiveness which aggregates the results from Kantar client activity across the globe and looks at the drivers for success as well as comparing different geographic regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we are joined by Martyn Raab from Endeavour Group and John Harvey Faurholt from Microsoft to discuss retail media trends in Australia including technology developments, embedding retail media in a retail business and remaining customer experience obsessed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we hear from Xavier Amouroux, Executive Director Marketing & Communications at QUT and Adam Kennedy, MD VML Brisbane about the changing the needs of university students and how this impacts tertiary education marketing. We hear how VML and QUT have worked together to help transform the communications journey with potential students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss programmatic advertising in Australia including how emerging channels such as retail media, programmatic DOOH and audio are impacting programmatic investment. Our guests Kali Guillas from The Trade Desk and Benton Goodbrand from Kinesso provide a local perspective on data signals that are valuable to buyers, reducing waste and the control levers that buyers are looking for currently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four leading media agency leaders discuss their approach to audio investment and plans for 2024. Panelists Anna Magliano, head of client services, Kaimera Lucy Formosa Morgan, MAGNA Global Daniel Cutrone, managing partner, Avenue C Ashley Wong, head of digital, data & innovation, Foundation Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think that audio isn't a suitable option for your campaign due to creative requirements? Think again! This session will look at creative approaches for new audio advertisers and how to find inspiration in challenging briefs. Presenters: Ralph van Dijk, founder, Eardrum Andy Maxwell, co-founder, Earmax Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.