Josh Gallagher

APAC COO EssenceMediacom

Josh Gallagher is Chief Operating Officer, APAC at EssenceMediacom, GroupM’s newest and largest agency that is committed to delivering marketing breakthroughs for brands. In his role, Josh is tasked with scaling EssenceMediacom’s capabilities and providing consistent leadership for its clients across the region.

With a focus on driving the agency’s culture, he aims to bring a forward-thinking and challenging mindset, helping people and clients to continually grow. He believes that in an industry that is ever-changing, the ability to evolve the way of working through more agile talent and technology capabilities will deliver work that transforms clients’ businesses.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Josh uses his expertise across brand communications, digital, content, technology, and data to drive business growth. He has built profitable practices from the ground up, along with developing teams of market-leading specialists. With his progressive mindset, he has taken the lead in global ecommerce consulting practices. He has also authored unique training approaches to constantly develop how teams better immerse themselves in clients’ businesses.

Some of the world’s most influential brands have tapped into Josh as a key advisor. He has defined marketing transformation for global consumer packaged goods brands, delivering first-to-market solutions that have won at global award shows for creativity, media, data, and technology. With international awards jury experience, industry body representation, and countless speaking engagements at events, Josh has a passion to make the industry more positive and provocative.

Main Conference Day 1 – 15th May 2024, Wednesday

5:05 PM Ask Me Anything Panel + Interactive Country Clinic: Urban population growth, adoption of digital wallets and a vibrant eCommerce ecosystem – What’s the next frontier for omnichannel retailing in APAC?

Join us for an engaging session on the future of omnichannel retailing, uniquely tailored to the diverse landscapes of the APAC region. Our country clinic will feature expert speakers from various APAC regions, each offering valuable insights into the evolving retail landscape.

From Singapore to North Asia, our speakers will delve into the intricacies of omnichannel strategies, addressing the challenges and opportunities unique to their respective markets. Discover how innovative technologies, consumer behaviors, and market dynamics are shaping the future of retail in Asia Pacific.

Whether you're seeking to expand your retail footprint, optimize digital channels, or enhance customer experiences, this session promises actionable strategies and real-world case studies to inspire and inform your omnichannel journey.

Join us for a dynamic discussion and gain invaluable perspectives on:

- How does rapid urbanization impact consumer accessibility and expectations from omnichannel retailing?

- What are the latest technological innovations that are driving the success of omnichannel strategies in APAC?

- How are digital wallets and mobile payments transforming the retail landscape in terms of consumer convenience and security?

- What are the biggest challenges in integrating supply chain management across multiple retail channels?

- How can retailers optimize their logistics and delivery systems to keep up with the demands of a burgeoning urban population?

- What are the benefits and risks associated with localizing the retail mix in diverse APAC markets?

- What are the predicted future trends in omnichannel retailing for the next 5 to 10 years in the APAC region? And how should APAC retailers prepare for the future to stay competitive and relevant?

Main Conference Day 2 - 16th May, Thursday

1:30 PM ‘Invite Only’ VIP Lunch Masterclass Hosted by DoubleVerify

Since 2017, DV’s Global Insights Report (GIR) has provided advertisers with in-depth market-by-market analysis on the state of media quality around the globe. Featuring marketers from major brands and agencies in the APAC region, join us as we discuss how to leverage insights and metrics from the report to inform digital advertising campaigns, including retail media networks. This year’s report highlights:

- How Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the digital ecosystem

- The quality metrics that enable advertisers to strengthen digital media strategies

- The value of consistent, holistic measurement and protection that extends to all channels, including proprietary platforms, the open web and emerging channels

- How attention metrics are becoming a currency for performance and how these metrics can be used to inform and optimize campaign strategies

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Josh.

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