IAB Australia Audio Summit Sydney 2025

Overview

The IAB Australia Audio Summit returns for it’s 9th year. The Audio Summit is curated by the IAB Australia Audio Council representing broadcasters, streaming services, publishers, agencies and technology companies. It provides a whole market view of the Australia audio advertising industry.

Check out the presentations from the day here.

Sponsored by

Speakers

Steve Golding

Head of Audio Automation

Nova Entertainment

Gai Le Roy

CEO

IAB Australia

Dan O’Callaghan

Head of OOH & Audio

Publicis

Helen Kerr

Head of Institutional Marketing

ANZ

Andy Maxwell

Co-Founder

Earmax Media

Ralph van Dijk

Founder

Eardrum

Thad King

National Head of Communications Planning

OMD

Mette Breith

Head of Marketing Intelligence

OMD

Sally Lawrence

Executive Director

Enigma

Natalie Stanbury

Research Director

IAB Australia

Art Simone

Host

Concealed with Art Simone

Sandra Smoljo

Group Business Director

Wavemaker

Venessa Hunt

Director of Commercial Strategy & Growth

ARN

Ciaran Tobin

Group Business Director

Acast

Agenda
Opening & Scene Setting

Opening the Audio Summit with a look back at 2024 as well as plans for 2025.

Steve Golding
Head of Audio Automation
NOVA
Audio CY24 Revenue Trends

The latest data for digital audio streaming and podcast advertising revenue data from the Internet Advertising Revenue Report will be released.

Gai Le Roy
CEO
IAB Australia
Audio Advertising State of the Nation

The 9th wave of the industry State of the Nation research will be launched providing the latest data on agency and marketer intentions and sentiments in relation to audio investment, measurement, opportunities and barriers.

Natalie Stanbury
Director of Research
IAB Australia
Cell
The Sound of ROI – How ANZ’s podcast strategy paid off

Helen Kerr
Head of Institutional Marketing
ANZ

Andy Maxwell
Co-Founder
Earmax Media

Ralph van Dijk
Founder
Eardrum
Consumer Engagement with Audio Content & Advertising

Thad King
National Head of Communications Planning
OMD

Mette Breith
Head of Marketing Intelligence

OMD
Mic Drop: Podcasters, Brands and the Creator Economy

Art Simone
Host
Concealed with Art Simone

Moderator: Venessa Hunt
Director of Commercial Strategy & Growth
ARN
Audio Investment: Agency Panel

Discussing the investment trends, challenges and opportunities in the Australia audio ad market.

Moderator: Ciaran Tobin
Group Business Director
Acast

Daniel O’Callaghan
Head of OOH & Audio
Publicis

Sally Lawrence
Executive Director
Enigma

Sandra Smoljo
Group Business Director
Wavemaker

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