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How early is too early to talk about Black Friday

Location DEPT® Sydney Office
Date 21 August 2025
Time 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM AEST
Type DEPT® Talks

How early is too early to talk about Black Friday

DEPT® Sydney Office
21 August 2025
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM AEST
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Commerce faster than culture especially during Q4 chaos.

And in a marketplace flooded with deals, standing out takes more than urgency. It takes strategy. Join DEPT® Talks as we decode the new rules of Q4 commerce, from the timing of your campaigns to the psychology of your audience. We’ll cover when to show up, how to cut through the noise, and what it takes to stay relevant during the most competitive weeks of the year.

Address 1 Blackburn St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Date 21 August 2025
Time 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM AEST

What to expect at the Event

As Q4 Peak Period approaches, brands face the challenge of standing out in a crowded marketplace. At this edition of DEPT® Talks, we’ll unpack how to navigate the extended Black Friday window without overwhelming your audience or missing your moment.

We’ll cover:
🛍️ Best practices for planning your Black Friday strategy to ensure your brand captures attention without adding to the noise.

🛍️ Strategies for identifying key market indicators and determining the optimal time to engage consumers. 

🛍️ Insights into consumer behaviour to help you navigate the complexities of Q4 mayhem.

Because winning Q4 isn’t about shouting louder, it’s about showing up smarter.

SPEAKERS

Jessica White
Jessica White
VP Creative & Media at DEPT®
Zannie Abbott
Zannie Abbott
Head of Marketing Campaigns and Communications at eBay
James Carrick
James Carrick
Senior Manager – Category Marketing, Oceania at Canon
Laura Lauritzen
Laura Lauritzen
Strategist at DEPT®
Ben Panther
Ben Panther
Partner Enablement Manager – APAC Markets at Klaviyo
Gabbi Stubbs
Gabbi Stubbs
Senior Product Marketing Manager, APAC at Adobe

EVENT PROGRAM