August 2019
APAC Business Breakfast Panel
15 August, time TBC
Each year The Drum brings together a panel of industry experts, with some of our judges from the Digital Advertising Awards, to discuss a compelling topical issue. This year we look back at 25 Years of Digital Advertising - how has the industry changed, and what can we expect from the future?
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The Drum Future of Video issue published
The Drum takes an in-depth look behind the camera to consider what’s next in the world of video – from new screens to new viewers, content breakthroughs and fresh frontiers for advertisers.
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September 2019
Richmond Marketing Forum at Park Hyatt Aviara
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Carlsbad, US
Richmond Marketing Forum at Park Hyatt Aviara provides a platform for you to generate new business, renew friendships and to address current issues affecting your profession through a blend of conference sessions and pre-scheduled meetings.
Request more information here.
DMEXCO 2019
11-12 September
As one of the world's largest expositions and conferences for the digital and tech industries, the eyes of the marketing world will be focused on Dmexco. The Drum's editorial team will be in Cologne for the expo, reporting on the new tech on show as well as vital discussions on their impact.
The Drum PR Awards
The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
Launching in 2019, these awards will celebrate excellence within the PR space, ensuring the very best campaigns are given the spotlight.
More information coming soon.
The Drum Network US: Commercial group breakfast
17 September 9-10.30am
This event will focus on pricing strategies for agencies and what drives better margins. We’ll discuss the various pricing models currently being used by agencies, in particular the move towards more value-based pricing. The event is ideal for senior agency staff.
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The Drum Network: Content Workshop US
18 September 9-10.30am
Do you want to know how to get the most from your agency's content marketing?
Here’s a chance to meet the team behind The Drum and The Drum Network. We'll explore what good content looks like, and discuss audience metrics and and how to attract client readers.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Network US: CEO lunch
24 September 1-3pm
The Drum Network CEO lunch event will focus on what long terms plans independent agency owners can put in place with a potential exit in mind. This event will have a guest speaker from The Winterberry group, who will discuss latest trends in agency valuation and exit strategies.
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The Drum Arms in New York
25-26 September
Join us as we host an array of leading businesses and brands over a series of stimulating and topical talks.
The Drum will host the 2-day programme of creative inspiration at our very own pop-up pub, The Drum Arms, as well as opportunities at your own location.
Find out more here.
The Drum October issue published - Rankin guest edit
The Drum's October issue will feature renowned photographer Rankin as guest editor. You can find out more here.
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October 2019
Programmatic Punch APAC
3 October, time TBC
As a famous boxer once said ‘everyone has a plan until they get a punch in the face.’
Well, a combination of innovation and regulation in adtech could – metaphorically speaking- add up to such a punch. The Drum’s Programmatic Punch is designed to help you duck and dive to ensure you exploit the opportunities of this new age, as opposed to succumb to its threats.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Network US: Talent group breakfast
8 October 9-10.30am
The Drum Network Talent breakfast in October will focus on agency well-being. We’ll discuss some recent research on the mental health of an agencies most prized asset…it’s talent. It’s ideal for anybody running an agency or with a role in company culture and HR.
Agency Acceleration Day APAC
Agency Acceleration Day is all about growing your business. This essential one-day event is filled with actionable insights and practical advice, to help marketing communication agencies, both big and small, reach the next level of success.
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The Drum Network US: New business group breakfast
22 October 9-10.30am
Come and join The Drum Network for breakfast and discuss how to build and manage a successful pipeline. This event is perfect for anybody with a new business role in an agency. It’s peer to peer and we’ll learn about the recent tactics that are enabling agencies to move leads through a pipeline from initial lead generation, qualifying opportunities right through to the pitch.
Register your interest here.
#MarTechFest
Hawker House, Canada St, London SE16 7PJ
The 3rd annual #MarTechFest will be taking place on 30 October. Catch some rad speakers, knock back a beer or two and mingle with over 600 like-minded martech-ers!
Find out more here.
The Drum Digital Advertising Awards APAC
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
Rewarding programmatic performance, these awards are open to those in APAC’s ad-tech market; advertisers, publishers, agencies, platforms, trading desks, technology companies etc. They will recognise and reward those who can show that they offer a high value service or technology to their clients. The Drum also runs the Digital Trading Awards in the USA and UK.
Find out more here.
The Drum DADI Awards
Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge
One of The Drum’s biggest and most prestigious awards, the Dadis (The Drum Awards for the Digital Industries) has been recognising digital excellence for over a decade. From apps to data, search to social media, UX to VR it continues to reward the best digital campaigns/strategies in the UK and internationally.
Find out more here.
The Drum Content Awards
The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
These awards honour the best content marketing & branded entertainment strategies and campaigns from the UK and around the world.
Find out more here.
The Drum November issue published - guest edit
The Drum's November issue will feature a guest editor. Details TBA.
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November 2019
The Drum B2B Awards US
Edison Ballroom, NY.
Celebrating B2B’s bravest champions, these awards recognise the best B2B marketing campaigns/strategies from around the world. Finding and rewarding the best in terms of creativity, effectiveness, ROI and commercial results.
Find out more here.
The Drum Digital Advertising Awards US
Edison Ballroom, NY.
Rewarding programmatic performance, these awards are open to those in the US ad-tech market; advertisers, publishers, agencies, platforms, trading desks, technology companies etc. They will recognise and reward those who can show that they offer a high value service or technology to their clients.
Find out more here.
The Drum Agency Business Awards US
Edison Ballroom, NY.
The Agency Business Awards recognise the excellent marketing and strategic work being created by agencies around the world, and reward those agencies who are pushing the creative boundaries and demonstrating impressive growth.
Find out more here.
The Drum Out Of Home Awards
Emirates Stadium, London
The Drum Out of Home Awards recognises the most effective, creative and innovative strategies and campaign being produced for out of home media. These awards will showcase the best in traditional and digital OOH advertising.
Find out more here.
The Drum Agency Business Awards
The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
The Agency Business Awards recognise the excellent marketing and strategic work being created by agencies around the world, and reward those agencies who are pushing the creative boundaries and demonstrating impressive growth.
Find out more here.
The Drum Social Buzz Awards
The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
The Drum Social Buzz Awards celebrate and reward the most effective social media campaigns and strategies from around the world.
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The Drum Agency Acceleration Day US
14 November, time TBC
This essential industry event is for all marketing communication agencies, big and small. This one-day event will give you insightful, actionable and practical advice on all you need to know on how to reach the next level of success.
Save the date, more info coming soon.
Pitch Perfect 2019
20 November
Do you want to understand your client that bit better? Come along to the client workshops where you get the chance to delve into their mindsets by asking them questions you may not normally get the chance to. Build on your knowledge and create a solid business development plan by attending our jam packed panel sessions with industry experts.
Gain a better understanding on how to selectively target and proactively pursue the right prospects. Uncover ways to create a culture in your organisation, where everyone feels responsible for winning clients.
Book your ticket here.
December 2019
Programmatic Punch UK
Details TBC
As a famous boxer once said ‘Everyone has a plan until they get a punch in the face.’
Well, a combination of innovation and regulation in adtech could – metaphorically speaking- add up to such a punch. The Drum’s Programmatic Punch is designed to help you duck and dive to ensure you exploit the opportunities of this new age, as opposed to succumb to its threats.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Recommended Digital Agency Awards
The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
Every year we download client ratings for all digital services from recommendedagencies.com to identify which agencies are currently the highest-rated by clients, and recognise those agencies via the Awards. To participate in the awards, agencies must register an account on recommendedagencies.com gather client ratings, and take one of our membership options.
Find out more here.
The Drum Experience Awards
The Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
The awards celebrate the event industry as a whole. If you organise or promote, create brand activations, are a venue/hotel or an industry supplier, these awards are the perfect opportunity for those in the industry to promote what they do.
Find out more here.
The Drum Order of the Drum issue published
The Drum's January issue will look at the industry's best and worse moments over the past 12 months.
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