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Master Classes (On Demand)

Thursday, October 1st, 2020
Below are the slide decks for all the Master Classes on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Search Marketing Master Class
Ariel Sumeruk
Founder and MD
Conversion Science
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Search Engine Marketing, also referred to as SEM, is one of the most effective ways to promote your product or service offering and grow your business in an increasingly competitive marketplace. There are many ways you can use the new algorithmic features of platforms to leverage the impact of these digital ads. And, the immediate benefit is measurable. Not only can you put your ad directly where people are looking, but you can quantify its traction and value in real time. However, with numerous businesses competing for the same attention, running these campaigns requires meticulous attention to detail and the right strategy to help you deliver a positive Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) and Return on Investment (ROI)

In this Master Class, Ariel will share insights into how to leverage these features by drilling deeper into the following topics

• Contrasting SEO and PPC, when and how to invest in each.
• PPC as a marketing research tool, exploring match types and impression shares
• Scaling issues with PPC, can we get more of the same quality traffic?
• Manual vs algorithmic pricing
• The rise of Audience adjustments
• Feed based remarketing and shopping

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Programmatic Advertising Master Class
Amanda Louw Bester
Founder
Pragmattica Consulting
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In this masterclass you will gain an increased confidence and understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem specific to your company needs towards improved performance in your marketing strategies.
We’ll cover various forms of programmatic advertising from guaranteed and non-guaranteed deals, to direct deals, open auctions, PMP’s and the dynamics between Supply-Side and Buy-Side. We’ll address common misconceptions about Programmatic Advertising and best practices when establishing which programmatic advertising strategies and solutions to utilize, and the process flows thereof. This masterclass will be an interactive session in which we will have plenty of time for Q&A throughout the session. This will ensure you get the maximum value specific to your personal business needs.
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Content Marketing Master Class
Seanice Lojede
Chief Executive Officer
Blu Flamingo Digital
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It is an interactive session where we will take a good look at how content is no longer a luxury in the marketing mix, it’s gone from a nice to have to a must-have and this is mostly due to the fact that consumers have changed. Literally, the way a human being’s brain is wired today (mostly because of technology) compared to the way it was wired say 10-20 years ago will astound you, and what this means is that your customer now has expectations that you need to learn to meet in order to have success in marketing and most especially digital marketing. We will explore how the Information age has shifted our priorities and is shaping our economy – all this will link back to how digital content can bring you results – complete with case studies.

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AI In Social Media Marketing Master Class
Keshantha Naidoo
Managing Director
Channel Reach
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Expanding on the role of the technologies impacting social media platforms, and how artificial intelligence determines content filters, audience insights, and trends on social media platforms. Understanding how innovative technologies can guide us in compiling effective social media strategies for better audience engagement. Learning the art of getting the nuances right to aid in successful content strategies and social media implementation.

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Cross-Platform Measurement Master Class
Noah Makholwa
Digital Ad Ratings Manager
Nielsen South Africa
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Cross-Platform Measurement: The Death of Vanity Metrics? The rise of digital has forced many marketers to adopt an omni-channel strategy. Over the last decade or so we’ve noted a trend that indicates a reliance on “above-the-line” advertising for mass reach and “below-the-line” for promotion and activation. According to marketers – digital plays a different role somewhere in the middle of these two. We’d like to think that what sets digital advertising apart from the others is undoubtedly the cost-effective means by which marketers can use hyper-targeting to reach their customers but often this is clouded in how digital advertising is measured. Likes, Follows, Video Views and click-through rates. Contrary to popular belief, this is what sets digital advertising apart from ATL and BTL. However, you can have your cake and eat it! With multi-platform marketing should come multi-platform measurement.

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General Sessions (On Demand)

Thursday, October 1st, 2020
Below are the video and slide decks for all the General Sessions on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Data Trends Impacting Digital Marketing
Grant Lapping
Managing Director
DataCore Media
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As we move into the next phase of the digital revolution, data will take on an increasingly important role in how brands shape their customer experience and interact with consumers. Not only can brands use this data to create personalised offerings for each consumer, they can also use it to deliver messages and interactions that are tailored to the consumer’s need within the context of a particular moment. This gives brands and marketers breath-taking power to meet the needs of their customers, but it also raises new privacy and security risks. Grant will discuss three key data-related trends he sees changing the game for brands over the next year or so, which include bridging the gap between online and offline; the power brokers in a data-driven world; and the impact of visual and voice search.
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The Modern Customer Experience
Parusha Partab
Head Of Strategy
Squad Digital
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New Opportunities in Personalisation at Scale
Jay Thomson
Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer
Hoorah Digital
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Personalisation not only engages and Creates loyalty with the consumer, through direct messaging of what the consumer wants. Personalisation can reduce acquisition, increase revenue and grow efficiency with marketing spend with in companies. Jay goes into more detail of how personalisation has been a good tool with brands.
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Digital Marketing Trends: Experts Insights on How to Gain a Competitive Edge
Donald Mokgale
Marketing Director
Carat Johannesburg
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The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
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Data, Meet Creative
Jay Thomson
Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer
Hoorah Digital
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AFRICA-2020-11
Social Media Fragmentation – Finding The Human Touch
Karabo Sitto
Lecturer, Department of Strategic Communication
University of Johannesburg
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In the last decade, social media have grown exponentially in numbers. As some shut down, more come online, seeking to divide online users’ attention. This fragmentation has raised issues of trust, time and privacy issues that need us as digital marketing professionals to consider as they influence how we will be able to reach the humans behind the screens.
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Global Event Series

DigiMarCon is the Largest Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition series in the world, with annual events held in all continents (North America, Latin America, Europe, UK, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) in 13 countries (United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates and South Africa), across 33 cities (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, New Orleans, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, Denver, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Honolulu, London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Singapore and Sao Paulo). All DigiMarCon Events can be attended in-person or online. Wherever you are located there is a regional DigiMarCon event nearby you can attend.

5-Star Luxury Event Venues

DigiMarCon Conferences are held in top luxury 5-star event venues across the world such as; Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, Olympic Stadiums, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre and Wynn, JW Marriott, Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental, The Westin, Renaissance, Hilton, Conrad, W, Sheraton, Loews and Sofitel Hotel properties. Discount hotel room rates at each venue hotel means no hassle getting to and from the venue each day.

Extensive & Memorable Networking Experiences

Building relationships matter! At DigiMarCon Conferences we have more networking breaks on our program than others. On average there are 8 Networking breaks at each event giving delegates ample opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere to meet others over the 2-days at the event; from 1-hour round table networking luncheons to 3-hour dinner receptions. These networking breaks are set in picturesque locations to facilitate memorable experiences while fostering new relationships. Such experiences include enjoying cocktails and the Sunset over the Pacific Ocean on a private Ocean Terrace in Santa Monica, to being on the Sydney Olympic Stadium playing arena at night enjoying cocktails under the lights, to dining at the 360 Revolving Restaurant at the top of the CN Tower in Toronto for a Dinner Reception, enjoying cocktails on a private promenade overlooking Times Square in New York City, or having fun at the Dazzles Night Club onboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas for a Farewell Party, etc.

Industry Thought Leaders from Leading Brands

DigiMarCon Keynotes, Panels and Master Classes are facilitated by the foremost thought leaders in the industry, from celebrity social media influencers to CMO’s from the largest Fortune 500 company brands that are disrupting the digital marketing, media and advertising industry, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Adobe, eBay, Netflix and more. All presentations are pitch-free, and include actionable takeaways, case studies, strategies and tactics, ready to be applied when back in the office.

Premium Comfortable Meeting Spaces

At DigiMarCon Conferences you are never ‘left in the dark’…. literally, in a large room far away from the stage and speakers, crushed in tight theater seating, without even a table, while sitting in the dark. At DigiMarCon all delegates have premium meeting space in luxurious ballroom well-lit spaces, with comfortable seating with table enabling delegates to use their laptop to take notes with ample charging facilities onsite in a comfortable space to learn and thrive. All tables are situated close with direct view of the stage.

Value for Money & Generous Discounts

DigiMarCon Conferences are affordable to attend, from single-day event passes up to two-day VIP options at a fraction of the cost of other industry events. We offer significant discounts for early bird registrations. Additionally, on top of time-limited discount pass rates, because budgets are tight, we want to make sure all groups have a chance to attend DigiMarCon. For government employees, students, academic, startups, non-profit organizations and teams, we offer generous discounts off the prevailing registration price.

Collaborative Learning & Audience Participation

Attend DigiMarCon and you become part of the show! DigiMarCon Conferences tap into the talent of the room, drawing from the knowledge and experience of the professionals in the audience. All DigiMarCon events include regular interactive question and answer sessions with speakers and the audience ideal for collaboration, audience polls, along with ice-breaker and group exercises, steered by charismatic Emcees.

Meet the Speakers in Person

DigiMarCon Conferences put you right up and close with the speakers giving you the opportunity to meet these social media influencers which you follow in person. Speakers are never hidden in private speaker rooms away from the audience, they are in the auditorium sitting right beside you and participating.

Exceptional Customer Service

Attending a conference is a well-researched decision. There are many factors to consider such as location, time, venue, cost, speakers, content, etc. At DigiMarCon our results-obsessed Customer Service team are at your service before, during and after the event to help with your needs. It’s at the core of what we do — it drives our business. Offsite, we are ready to assist you via phone, ticket or chat. Onsite at our Conferences, friendly DigiMarCon staff serve as your hosts. They welcome your input and are happy to assist you.

TECHSPO Technology Expo

At all DigiMarCon Conferences is the co-located exclusive event TECHSPO Technology Expo, which showcases the new generation of technology and innovation, including; AdTech, MarTech, Internet, Mobile and SaaS technologies. Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for the better. Unlimited Access to TECHSPO Technology Expo is included with all DigiMarCon passes.

On Demand Library Access

DigiMarCon All Access & VIP Passes include a 12-month on demand access to hundreds of hours of DigiMarCon speaker keynotes, panels and master class presentations from recent DigiMarCon Conferences, including videos, slide decks and key takeaways, available on demand so you can watch what you want, when you want.

The Largest Digital Marketing, Media & Advertising Community

Attendees of DigiMarcon Conferences gain membership to an exclusive global Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Community of over 500,000 worldwide subscribers to our award-winning digital marketing blog and over 100,000 members to the International Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (visit https://iadmp.org). This global community comprises of innovators, senior marketers and branders, entrepreneurs, digital executives and professionals, web & mobile strategists, designers and web project managers, business leaders, business developers, agency executives and their teams and anyone else who operates in the digital community who leverage digital, mobile, and social media marketing. We provide updates to the latest whitepapers and industry reports to keep you updated on trends, innovation and best practice digital marketing.

Safe, Clean & Hygienic Event Environment

The events industry has forever changed in a world affected by COVID-19. The health and safety of our guests, staff and community is our highest priority and paramount. The team at DigiMarCon is dedicated to ensuring a great experience at our in-person events, and that includes providing a safe, clean and hygienic environment for our delegates. Some of the key areas we have implemented safe and hygienic measures include;

  • Limiting Venue Capacities to allow for Social Distancing
  • Health and Safety Protocols
  • Safe Food and Beverages and Food-handling
  • Sanitation Stations with Hand Sanitizer and Wet Wipes Dispensers
  • Sanitation and Disinfection of Common and High-Traffic Areas
  • Physical Distancing Measures Between Attendees
  • Social Distancing Room and Seating Configurations
  • Non-Contact Thermal Temperature Scanning

Hybrid Events: Attend In-Person or Online

DigiMarCon has always been industry leaders of the Hybrid Event experience for years (a hybrid event combines a "live" in-person event with a "virtual" online component), no one needs to miss out on attending our events. Each DigiMarCon Conference can be attended in-person (with a Main Conference, All Access or VIP Pass) or online (with a Virtual Pass) giving attendees a choice for the experience they want to have. Attending virtually by viewing a Live Stream or On Demand enables participation by people who might be unable to attend physically due to travel or time zone constraints or through a wish to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. If you would like to meet the speakers, network with fellow marketing professionals at refreshment breaks, luncheons and evening receptions, check out the latest Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies providers exhibiting then it is highly recommended to attend DigiMarCon in-person. As the largest Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference series with events in 33 international cities worldwide, across 13 countries, there is bound to be a DigiMarCon Event near you to attend in-person if you can.

High-Profile Audience From Leading Brands

DigiMarCon Conference Series is the annual gathering of the most powerful brands and senior agency executives in your region. The Sharpest Minds And The Most Influential Decision Makers - Together for Two Days.

Who Attends Our Conferences
Brands • Agencies • Solution & Service Providers • Media Owners • Publishers • Entrepreneurs • Start-Ups • Investors • Government • Corporates • Institutes of Higher Learning

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