Brand experience entrepreneur, agency founder and speaker

Overview

Meredith Cranmer is an award-winning Kiwi entrepreneur and one of the leading voices in experiential marketing in Australia and New Zealand. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Curious Nation, and previously Because ANZ, she has built brand experiences for global names including Heineken, Eurostar and Jim Beam. She is also host of the Behind the Mind podcast.

Who is Meredith Cranmer? Meredith began her career in New Zealand radio before moving to London, where she spent ten years at Because, a global brand experience agency. In 2011 she co-founded the ANZ business, growing it to three offices across Australia and New Zealand and winning B&T Experiential and Promo Agency of the Year in 2019. She now leads Curious Nation, championing creativity, brand activation and women-led businesses.

Career Highlights • Co-Founder and Managing Director of Curious Nation • Co-Founder and Managing Director of Because ANZ (2011 to 2024) • B&T Experiential and Promo Agency of the Year, 2019 • Listed on BRW's Fast 100 start-ups in Australia • Host of the Behind the Mind podcast • One of only 3% of female founders of a creative agency in ANZ

Key Speaking Themes • Brand experience and the power of face-to-face engagement • Entrepreneurship and building a business across borders • Women in business and female-founded agencies • Creativity, culture and standing out in a crowded market • Mentorship and growing the next generation of leaders

What Your Audience Will Gain Meredith brings real-world stories from two decades of building global brand experiences and growing an agency from a laptop and a suitcase. Audiences leave with practical insights on creativity, entrepreneurship and creating ideas that move people.

Ideal For • Marketing and brand conferences • Women in business events • Entrepreneur and start-up forums • Leadership and culture days • Industry awards and creative summits

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Meredith Cranmer speak about? Brand experience, entrepreneurship, women in business, creativity and building agencies across Australia and New Zealand.

Where is Meredith Cranmer based? Meredith is based in Sydney and travels regularly to New Zealand and the United Kingdom for speaking and client work.

What businesses has Meredith Cranmer founded? She co-founded Because ANZ in 2011 and is now Co-Founder and Managing Director of Curious Nation.

Has Meredith Cranmer won awards? Yes. Her agency won B&T Experiential and Promo Agency of the Year in 2019 and has been listed on BRW's Fast 100.

Does Meredith Cranmer host a podcast? Yes. She hosts Behind the Mind, exploring the stories and thinking of leaders in brand, marketing and business.
Is Meredith Cranmer available for panels and MC work? Yes. She is regularly booked as a keynote speaker, panellist and MC at marketing, leadership and women in business events.