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Social Ads Accelerator: 1 Day Intensive Workshop in Sydney
Mon, Aug 31, 2:00 PM**Social Media Ads Bootcamp: Solving the Real Challenges That Cost You Ad Spend** "Great ad campaigns aren't luck. They're built, one day is enough to turn wasted spend into measurable results." **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **Program Details** **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode:** Classroom (In-Person) **Language:** English **Credits:** 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments:** Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session **Solve These Problems Before Your Next Ad Campaign** **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Where Ad Campaigns Actually Fall Apart** Not in the platform. Not in the budget size. Usually right at the moment targeting, creative, or bidding decisions go wrong and there's no clear system to catch it. That waste isn't inevitable it's a signal most marketers don't know how to read until the budget's already gone. This bootcamp closes that gap. Nine modules, each built around a real ad performance challenge, each giving you a technique you can apply immediately. **At a Glance** 9 modules. 1 day. 1 complete ad campaign process, covering everything from audience targeting and creative development to budgeting, platform-specific strategy, and performance optimization. No wasted sessions, no filler content, just a working framework you can apply the moment you walk out the door. **Nine Sticking Points, Nine Fixes** * **You don't understand how paid social ecosystems actually work** — Module 1 covers paid social platforms, their benefits and challenges, and key differences between ad platforms. * **Your targeting feels like a guess, not a strategy** — Module 2 covers audience segmentation, buyer personas, and retargeting with custom audiences. * **Your ad creative doesn't grab attention or convert** — Module 3 focuses on persuasive ad copy, effective visuals, and consistent branding. * **Your budget disappears without clear results** — Module 4 covers realistic budgeting, CPC/CPM/CPA models, and allocating spend across platforms. * **You're not getting results from Facebook or Instagram ads** — Module 5 covers Meta Ads Manager, lookalike audiences, placements, and A/B testing. * **LinkedIn and Google campaigns underperform** — Module 6 covers B2B targeting on LinkedIn, keyword and display targeting on Google, and measuring success through insights. * **You can't tell what's working and what isn't** — Module 7 covers key performance metrics, identifying underperforming ads, and refining campaigns with data. * **Your ads risk violating platform policies or losing relevance** — Module 8 covers ad policy guidelines, avoiding ad fatigue, and managing client expectations and reporting. * **You're not sure how to turn lessons into a real strategy** — Module 9 covers reviewing real-world campaigns and building your own mock ad plan. **Nothing Here Happens in Isolation** Weak targeting leads to wasted budget. Generic creative undermines even well-targeted campaigns. Fix these in silos, and you're still patching one leak at a time. This bootcamp connects the fixes, so by day's end, you're not holding scattered tactics — you have one connected process from targeting to optimization. **The Method Behind the Fixes** Rather than presenting abstract theory, each module follows a practical, hands-on structure: 1. **Identify the problem** — What typically goes wrong at this stage, and why 2. **Learn the framework** — A structured, repeatable method to address it 3. **Apply it immediately** — Through hands-on activities and platform practice 4. **Walk away with a tool** — Something usable in your very next campaign **What You'll Be Able to Do Differently** By the end of this bootcamp, you will be able to: * Create and manage effective paid campaigns across multiple social media platforms * Target audiences strategically and optimize ad delivery for maximum performance * Use analytics tools to measure, interpret, and improve ad results * Allocate budgets and manage bidding strategies effectively * Create ad content that drives engagement, clicks, and conversions **Who Faces These Problems (and Should Attend)?** * Digital marketing freelancers * Marketing agencies managing paid campaigns for clients **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Format** Practical, applied learning — hands-on platform exercises and activities built around real ad performance challenges. You'll practice solving the actual problems, not just discuss them. **For Teams Facing the Same Challenges** If your agency or marketing team is running into these issues collectively, this bootcamp is available as a customized in-house session — tailored to your industry, platforms, and specific pain points. Delivered on-site or virtually, with group pricing available. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **FAQs** **1\. Do I need prior experience in running ad campaigns to attend?** No, the bootcamp works for both beginners and experienced marketers looking to sharpen their skills. **2\. Is this bootcamp only for agency professionals?** Not at all it's built for digital marketing freelancers and agency teams managing paid campaigns alike. **3\. Will I learn how to actually set up campaigns\, not just theory?** Yes, Module 5 and Module 6 walk you through hands-on platform setup across Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn, and Google Ads. **4\. What if my targeting always feels like guesswork?** Module 2 is built exactly for covering audience segmentation, buyer personas, and retargeting with custom audiences. **5\. Does the bootcamp cover budgeting\, not just campaign strategy?** Yes, Module 4 covers realistic budgeting, CPC/CPM/CPA models, and how to allocate spend across platforms. **6\. What if my ad creative isn't converting?** Module 3 focuses specifically on persuasive ad copy, effective visuals, and maintaining brand consistency. **7\. Is this bootcamp only about Facebook and Instagram ads?** No, Module 6 also covers LinkedIn B2B targeting and Google's keyword and display targeting. **8\. Will I leave with something I can actually use right away?** Yes, every module follows an identify-learn-apply structure, so you walk away with a tool usable in your very next campaign. **9\. Can this bootcamp be customized for our agency or marketing team specifically?** Yes, group sessions can be tailored to your industry and platforms, delivered on-site or virtually. **10\. What does the day actually involve besides lectures?** Hands-on platform exercises, activities, and a mock ad plan built around real ad performance challenges — practical application, not passive listening. **11\. What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

Sydney 2600 IRL
Fri, Sep 4, 8:30 AM2600 Meetings exist as a forum for all interested in technology to meet and talk about events in technology-land, learn, and teach. Meetings are open to anyone of any age or level of expertise. The 2600 Australia chapter became prominent in 1999, bringing together people interested in computer security, electronic gadgetry, communications, privacy, and technology exploration in general. In addition to bringing these people together with meetings, mailing lists and seminars, we spoke up on issues such as Internet Censorship, Cybercrime, DVD encryption, and many other issues. Since then, many of the original members have moved on to new projects, however the 2600 Australia movement is still alive, with many new (and original) members active within the online community and monthly meetings, along with the occasional visitor from 2600's international chapters. Current projects and ongoing discussions: * Satelite hacking * Metadata, Privacy & Anonymity * Decentralised Networks * 3D Printing/Manufacturing/other hacking stuff * Programming for fun and proffit * Drones and other similar stuff

Sydney SEO Collective - Despina Gavoyannis (From SEO Tactician to Leader)
Tue, Aug 25, 8:00 AMThe Sydney SEO Collective is back for our August 2026 meetup. This month we're talking about what it takes to move beyond SEO delivery and become the person shaping search strategy across a business. We're welcoming Despina Gavoyannis, AI Search Visibility Strategist at Ahrefs and Vivid Fish, as our keynote speaker. She'll be presenting "How to Level Up from SEO Tactician to Search Visibility Leader." Strong technical and tactical skills can build a career in SEO, but they will only take you so far. Despina will explain how to turn that expertise into strategic influence, communicate the commercial value of search and develop the skills needed to move into more senior, better-paid roles. She'll also look at what businesses need from their search teams as AI changes how people find information. That includes personalisation, keywordless discovery, conversational and spoken search, and the growing role of wearable AI. You'll leave with practical ideas you can share with your team and start using at work the next day. Despina has worked in SEO for more than 10 years, specialising in revenue-driven strategy and collaborating with UX designers, developers and marketers. Before joining Ahrefs, she worked as an SEO consultant, advising and training in-house and agency teams. Her work has helped brands generate more than $125 million in additional annual organic revenue. She is also the author of a book and two SEO courses, and has written extensively about SEO and AI search. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/despina-gavoyannis/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/despina-gavoyannis/) **Make sure to RSVP and grab your ticket!** **Keynote Presentation:** How to Level Up from SEO Tactician to Search Visibility Leader **Sponsored By:** [Finder](https://www.finder.com.au/) [Prosperity Media](https://prosperitymedia.com.au/) **Location:** Finder AU Level 10, 99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 **Hosts:** Regan McGregor - SEO Lead at [Airtasker](https://airtasker.com/) James Norquay - Founder at [Prosperity Media](https://prosperitymedia.com.au/) **Running sheet:** 6pm - 6.30pm - Arrive, Finder AU - Level 10, 99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 6.30pm - Introduce SEO Collective, Speakers 6.30pm - 6. 45pm - SEO news, algorithm updates, SERP volatility 6.45 - 7.00pm - Intermission **7pm - 7.45pm - Keynote: Despina Gavoyannis - How to Level Up from SEO Tactician to Search Visibility Leader** **7.45pm - 8pm - Q & A Session** 8.00pm - Networking **SEO Collective Organisers:** Regan McGregor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-mcgregor/ James Norquay - https://www.linkedin.com/in/norquay/ Aaron Taylor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontaylorseo/ Dejan Mladenovski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dejan-m/ Nik Ranger - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-ranger-06086a27/ Peter Macinkovic - https://www.linkedin.com/in/inkovic/ Peter Mead - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermeadseo/ Paula Glynn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-glynn/ Sally Mills - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally--mills/ **SEO Collective Background:** SEO Collective is an extension of the Melbourne SEO Meetup, which started when the Brisbane SEO group first met up at the Ship Inn, Brisbane Southbank, 7th Nov 2008. The feedback we've had is that the Collective events have been a great way to meet others in the industry in a relaxed environment and share some tips and hints on what you might know that can help them become a better web marketer or developer. It's about asking those tough questions and getting group consensus on what is the possible implications or complications on a particular method or technique you're thinking of using. We encourage a mix of business owners, web developers, affiliate marketers, SEM and SEO professionals as we all have small tips that will help you perform better online and play smarter. SEO Collective is just a relaxed and informal session on digital and web marketing, come along and meet others in your community no matter if you're a business owner, consultant, in-house or part of a larger agency. ## RSVP now to claim your free ticket!

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm
Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 AM🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation. **Why People Love Lounge Asia** 🍜 **Asian-focused** event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Join** 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee) 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free. Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️ 🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds. 🪑 SIT IF EMPTY Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space. 📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev. NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU! ━━━━━━━━━━ **How to Find Us** 📍 Venue Harts Pub 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000 ⏰ Time Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 🚶 Getting There 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately. 🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18) 🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP) We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧! 一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Start with Why ~ Coffee catchup where every sip sparks a new perspective.
Sun, Aug 30, 3:00 AMPLEASE BE ADVISED! We will be outside the cafe, near the stairs to the chessboard area. NOT IN THE CAFE. Discover your ‘why’, build with intention, and connect with like-minded people who are ready to create, grow, and 10X their lives. A friendly meetup with like-minded people that love learning and growing🙌Let’s grab a cuppa coffee or matcha and connect over what fuels our growth. Whether you're into books that challenge your mindset, habits that build a better you, or future goals that you are excited about, lets enjoy talking about how we evolve—this is a friendly space to share ideas, swap inspiration, and cheer each other on!🤗 Hi I've a book recommendation! " Woman living Deliciously" by Florence Given. Great for Men and Woman ! For self esteem!
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