IN:WA celebrates a year of growth and new initiatives at Christmas gathering

On Tuesday, December 10, the rapidly growing IN:WA community gathered to celebrate Christmas and 2024, a year of unprecedented growth for the organisation. The owners and leaders of the 35+ member agencies, all WA-owned independents, gathered at The Stables restaurant in the Perth CBD for a lunch that was three times the size of the 2023 event.

IN:WA board chair, Jeff Champtaloup, from Braincells, shared his thoughts: “The positive energy in the room was palpable I think due to the remarkable openness between members, which is a cultural value that continues to define IN:WA even as we rapidly grow.”

Whether it has been a year of ups, downs, or a mixture of the two, the IN:WA community is here to help its members navigate challenges and reach objectives with a focus on three pillars of sharing, learning and representation.

This is an organisation that is here to support the commercial communication and creative sector, and to collaborate with other organisations operating in this space.

“We pride ourselves on an inclusive and equitable approach to all things, and that includes our unreserved support of the other membership bodies we share this space with, including the PADC, Advertising Council of Australia and WAMA,” added Champtaloup.

The IN:WA membership has exploded from 20+ in 2023 to 35+ at the end of 2024. The IN:WA events have also grown in reputation and popularity, with their Panel events selling out in 2024.

IN:WA is defined by an engaged and invested community of individuals that contribute their time and insights to make this organisation unique in the Western Australian creative and communications sector.

IN:WA extends heartfelt thanks to Champtaloup, and the 2024 board members Ivona Gaspar, Mark Braddock, John Petkovic, Claire Aindow, Nanda Gunnink and Ben De Jonge, who have worked together to create a full roster of events, learning activations, representation strategies and member support initiates.

For more information on becoming a member of IN:WA, email members@in-wa.com.au and find our more at in-wa.com.au