Josh Gurgiel
Having made his parents proud by studying law and working as a commercial lawyer for two and a half years, Josh decided to abandon that goodwill and start…
THEME: SIGNALS
State of Social ’23 focused on identifying what mattered amid constant noise. Australian and international speakers examined the signals shaping digital marketing, strategy, creativity, and culture, and how to interpret them with clarity and intent.
As the digital world grew louder, this year was about learning what to pay attention to and what to ignore. SIGNALS focused on developing sharper instincts. The ability to spot red flags early, recognise green lights before they reach the mainstream, and understand which shifts were meaningful rather than noisy.
Speakers explored how trends form, how platforms evolve, and how cultural signals emerge, equipping marketers with the judgement needed to move with confidence instead of chasing everything at once.
Having made his parents proud by studying law and working as a commercial lawyer for two and a half years, Josh decided to abandon that goodwill and start…
Josh White is the owner and CEO of Neon Treehouse, a bright and imaginative digital advertising agency. He has been forging his own path and…
Lucy believes creativity can solve anything. She has spent 20 years helping some of Australia’s biggest brands solve problems great and small, through the power…
Patrick Blacker is the founder of the Blacker Media group, with 2 agencies – Blacker Media and BM Political under it’s umbrella. Patrick launched his…
Founder of Brandable and DEI Lead for WAMA, Tess helps organisations cut the crap and build brands that actually connect – with purpose, with people,…
Alexa Heinrich is an award-winning social media manager in Central Florida in the United States, creator of the popular websites Accessible Social and Social Media…
Aaron is a passionate music and sound producer who has been involved in the audio industry from a young age. At just 18 years old,…
Edwin’s spent the last 11 years working in social media. He’s led the strategy for the biggest shows on TV – think Survivor, The Voice,…
Johari is a digital performance analyst and the Product Lead for Performance Analytics at Bonfire, WA’s leading digital performance agency. With more than 20 years…
Smiljka is a naturally strategic thinker with a background in marketing and a passion for the creative world of advertising. She was a brand custodian…
As Brand & Community Director at Sked Social, Kyra Goodman specializes in all things brand, social media and community. She is responsible for brand strategy, social media…
David Stewart is one of Australia’s leading intellectual property lawyers and is an Adjunct Professor at Murdoch University. David has lectured at Murdoch University, the…
Originally from Texas and now proudly Australian, Meg Coffey is a “Texstralian” known for her dedication, calculated risks, and exceptional communication skills. As the founder…
Andrés is a senior marketing leader with hands-on experience running marketing agencies, programs and teams in Australia and around the world, with a focus on…
