{"id":6,"date":"2014-05-16T05:32:01","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T19:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-10-17T11:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T00:56:47","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We produce rewarding events
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EVENTS WITH<\/h2>\n

imagination<\/span><\/span>style<\/span><\/span>energy<\/span><\/span>insight<\/span><\/span>discernment<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Ashton Media conferences are an exceptional source of insight, education and networking opportunities. Our agendas are filled with targeted themes and big ideas from inspiring industry leaders. We create leading conferences that deliver unprecedented insight into your industry with inspiring speakers, highly targeted content and the most senior delegations in the region.
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We\u2019re known for producing events that lead with knowledge, imagination and style, taking our wealth of experience and transforming it into memorable experiences. Our delegates attend our events to connect with like-minded leaders. Sponsors support our events to develop long-term partnerships with business decision makers. We innovate constantly, improve relentlessly and our events are the gold-standard that others seek to emulate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We are an inclusive business, and strive to produce events that are representative, accessible and inclusive for everyone in the communities we serve. We want to create environments that foster a true sense of belonging and connection, facilitating candid conversation and unrivalled learning opportunities.<\/p>\n

We are Ashton Media.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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8.5\/10<\/h2>\n

OUR AVERAGE
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100%<\/span><\/h2>\n
WOULD RECOMMEND
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4,000<\/h2>\n

ESPRESSO COFFEES
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5B<\/h2>\n

STICKIES RECORDING
BIG IDEAS<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Behind the scenes\u2026<\/h4>\n
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\n \"Mark<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Mark Abay<\/h5>\n

Managing Director<\/p>\n

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Gavin Stewart<\/h5>\n

Marketing Director<\/p>\n

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Tim Stuart-Harris<\/h5>\n

Commercial Director<\/p>\n

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Stacey Goater<\/h5>\n

Content Director and Portfolio Director – CX and L&D\/HR portfolio<\/p>\n

Connect with Stacey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Melissa\n <\/div>\n
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Melissa Lefebvre<\/h5>\n

Project Director<\/p>\n

Connect with Melissa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Emily<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Emily Wintour<\/a><\/h5>\n

Portfolio Director – Marketing & Advertising portfolio<\/p>\n

Connect with Emily<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Jamie<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Jamie Carroll<\/a><\/h5>\n

Partnerships Director<\/p>\n

Connect with Jamie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Ed<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Ed Ray<\/a><\/h5>\n

Senior Content Manager<\/p>\n

Connect with Ed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Sonia<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Sonia Caicchiolo<\/a><\/h5>\n

Head of Delegate Operations<\/p>\n

Connect with Sonia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Lieke<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Lieke Scherbeijn<\/a><\/h5>\n

Event Operations Manager<\/p>\n

Connect with Lieke<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Toni McDonald<\/a><\/h5>\n

Delegate\/Acquisitions Manager<\/p>\n

Connect with Toni<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Bernadette<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Bernadette Collantes<\/a><\/h5>\n

Customer Operations Manager<\/p>\n

Connect with Bernadette<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Jason\n <\/div>\n
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Jason Rios<\/h5>\n

Senior Designer<\/p>\n

Connect with Jason<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \"Ethan\n <\/div>\n
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Ethan Mather<\/h5>\n

Head of Marketing<\/p>\n

Connect with Ethan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\"Catrina\n <\/div>\n
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Catrina Coakley-Burns<\/h5>\n

Marketing & Content Manager<\/p>\n

Connect with Catrina<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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The beauty of an Ashton Media event<\/h4>\n
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PREMIUM LOCATIONS<\/h6>\n

We always make sure it's \u2028worth leaving the office!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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PERSONAL INVITATIONS<\/h6>\n

Getting the right people together at the right time<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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QUALITY CONTENT<\/h6>\n

Targeted, timely themes to stretch your thinking<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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SELECTIVE PARTNERS<\/h6>\n

We don't chase sponsors, we seek the right synergy<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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SEAMLESS PROGRAMMING<\/h6>\n

You'll never feel like your time has been misspent<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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TIME FOR CONNECTION<\/h6>\n

We ignite conversation, networking just happens<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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TRUE VALUE<\/h6>\n

Gain a new perspective and meet inspiring people<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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