Jonathan Harley
Jonathan Harley is a technology and media executive who has worked with Canva, Twitter, 60 Minutes Australia as well as ABC News and Current Affairs….
THEME: THINK. IMAGINE. CREATE
State of Social ’20 featured leading Australian and international speakers across social media, digital marketing, strategy, creativity, and culture, proving that even a global pandemic could not pause meaningful industry conversation.
In a year defined by disruption and uncertainty, the focus returned to the fundamentals. Rather than chasing tools or tactics, this program centred on the core capabilities that matter most when everything changes.
Speakers challenged delegates to think strategically, imagine new possibilities, and create work that genuinely resonated with audiences living through unprecedented circumstances. The result was a reminder that creativity, clarity, and human connection remain the most powerful assets a marketer can have, regardless of the environment.
Jonathan Harley is a technology and media executive who has worked with Canva, Twitter, 60 Minutes Australia as well as ABC News and Current Affairs….
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