Auckland

Exhibition of Insights

Exhibition of Insights, Auckland

Sharp Truths, Braver Work

Ideally’s first Exhibition of Insights in Auckland was honest, packed, and real.

Our panel, Clive Ormerod (AS Colour), Sarah Sandoval (NZ Post), Ana Anne Cohen (One New Zealand), and moderator James Hurman, got straight to the point: In a culture where fear of failure often outweighs the drive to try, risk can feel daunting. The night’s biggest lesson? Research isn’t just about validation. Discovery happens when you ask the right questions, at the right time, and let the process shape your thinking, not just assess it.

We challenged the Kiwi aversion to risk, called for environments where learning from failure is valued, and swapped stories over thanks to Delegat Limited and Pals at Flying Fish Studio. For marketers? Remember, the board signs the business case—not the creative.



Meet our Speakers

James Hurman

Founder/Co-founder, Previously Unavailable, New+Improved

James Hurman

Founder/Co-founder, Previously Unavailable, New+Improved

James Hurman

Founder/Co-founder, Previously Unavailable, New+Improved

Clive Ormerod

Chief Executive Officer, AS Colour

Clive Ormerod

Chief Executive Officer, AS Colour

Clive Ormerod

Chief Executive Officer, AS Colour

Sarah Sandoval

General Manager Consumer, NZ Post

Sarah Sandoval

General Manager Consumer, NZ Post

Sarah Sandoval

General Manager Consumer, NZ Post

Ana Cohen

Insights Manager, One NZ

Ana Cohen

Insights Manager, One NZ

Ana Cohen

Insights Manager, One NZ

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Across New York, Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, Exhibition of Insight revealed a universal truth: the boldest moves and most meaningful innovation happen when leaders embrace risk—strategically, creatively, and together.

For the full story, highlights, and lessons from all four events, check out our deep dive: The risk of not taking risks: Why playing it safe might be holding your brand back.