Grill The Marketer is back for 2025, hosting 1st interstate guest, Zeina Khodr

Tickets are now on sale for Grill The Marketer 2025, with the first event of the bi-annual series’ 6th year on March 27th, at The Verdict Bar, Upstairs at The Court Hotel.

This year’s first guest is also the first interstate panellist, Zeina Khodr, Chief Spark & Founder of Paper + Spark.

Khodr’s a published authority in workplace culture and Paper + Spark is an award-winning Sydney-based agency with a mission: to use the power of storytelling to solve real business challenges.

What sets Khodr and Paper + Spark apart is a simple but powerful belief: people come first. While others may focus solely on profits, Khodr’s approach is all about prioritizing the human connection in business. This ethos has led the agency to become a leader across industries like Health, Wealth, Utilities, and Consumer – helping brands stay nimble, authentic, and emotionally connected with their audiences.

Combining creativity with data, Paper + Spark crafts creative campaigns and stories that resonate deeply, spark action, and drive real-world results. With clients across APAC and a growing presence in the UK, Paper + Spark has made waves globally.

The agency has earned several accolades, including three-time winner of the Australian Marketing Institute Agency of the Year (2024,2022, 2020). They’ve also been named a two-time finalist for B&T’s Emerging Agency of the Year, and earned a coveted spot in AFR/Boss Best Places to Work in Media & Marketing.

Khodr is deeply involved in shaping the future of marketing in Australia. She’s the NSW State Chair of the Australian Marketing Institute, winner of the B&T Women in Media Award (Entrepreneur) in 2023, and Certified Practicing Marketer of the Year in 2022.

Khodr shares her knowledge as a lecturer in Advertising and Digital Media, and is passionate about helping start-ups thrive. As an Expert in Residence for Innovation NSW, she mentors and supports the next generation of Australian entrepreneurs.

The Marketer’s Carma Levene said: “We’re delighted that Zeina is our first east coast guest for Grill The Marketer, and we can’t wait to hear what we have in common with our Sydney counterparts, and see what’s different…she’ll be an excellent guest, don’t miss it.”

“We had her on the bill in 2023, just after her Women In Media award, but unfortunately we weren’t able to make it work. This time she’s locked and loaded, and looking forward to sharing her experience with you – plus spending some time in Margaret River, which – why wouldn’t you?”

Season tickets are available until March 27. PADC members receive discounted tickets, contact your friendly committee for the code.

If you’re a marketing student contact The Marketer on hey@themarketer.news for the student discount code.

Event Details
Date: 27/03/2025
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: The Court, Verdict Bar (upstairs)
Cost: $48+BF
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/grill-the-marketer-2025

Grill The marketer is presented in partnership with the Australian Marketing Institute. CPMs collect points for attendance.