In late 2023, IAB Australia launched a Search Working Group to look at how agencies and brands can make the most of their search investments and plan for future technological and behavioural changes. As well as providing guidance on best practice and exploring the synergies between paid search and other digital advertising options, the group will be focussed on upskilling people currently working in the industry to deal with major changes in the search engine marketing industry, as well as understanding consumer search habits with the rise of AI. The group will also provide resources for people interested in entering the industry.
Members of the group include:
Gary Nissim - Managing Director - Indago Digital & Working Group Chair
Jonathan Henshaw - Head of Product & Innovation - Ryval Media
Rick Gove - Head of Performance Solutions - Google ANZ
Andrew Macdonald - National Head of Paid Search & Social - dentsu
Gabe Grossman - Head of SEO - Half Dome
Renee Stopps - Sales Director ANZ, Microsoft Advertising
Stephanie Ferraro - Group Performance Director, Performics
Agnes Szlahotka - Head of Search, Group M
Christophe Landreau - Youi
Simon Dunwoody - Head of Search, WooliesX
Initial resources from the Working Group include:
- Future of Search Advertising podcast
- Free industry search training resources
- Search Marketing Skills - Q&A - Advice from Working Group Members
If you have any questions relating to the work being carried out by this Working Group, please email iabaustralia@iabaustralia.com.au
You must be an IAB Australia member to join the Search Working Group.