A Night to Remember: The New Chapter Talent Christmas Party 2025 Wrap-Up

There’s nothing quite like ending the year with great people, good energy, and a rooftop glowing with festive cheer — and this year’s New Chapter Talent Christmas Party delivered all of that and more.

On 10 December, we welcomed 70 of Melbourne’s finest marketers to The Imperial rooftop for an evening of networking, celebration, and community spirit. As a marketing recruitment agency that proudly champions talent across Australia and New Zealand, bringing the industry together is one of our favourite things to do — and this night was a standout highlight of 2025.

Raising $2,000 for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation

This year’s event wasn’t just about clinking glasses and celebrating another big year in marketing.

Every ticket purchased contributed to raising $2,000 for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, a cause incredibly close to the New Chapter Talent team.

We're so grateful to everyone who attended, donated, or supported the raffle. Your generosity genuinely makes a difference.

An Electric Rooftop Atmosphere

From the moment doors opened, the rooftop was buzzing. Marketers from brand, digital, content, CX, and product roles all came together — creating a brilliant mix of new introductions and familiar faces reconnecting.

There were conversations about new roles, marketing trends, funny 2025 campaign stories, and everything in between. It was exactly what we love to see: a thriving marketing community supporting each other and celebrating the year that was.

A Huge Thank You to Our Prize Sponsors

The raffle was a highlight of the night, and we’re incredibly thankful for the businesses who generously donated prizes:

• 🎁 Webjet.com.au — $500 travel voucher
• 🎁 AI Growth Academy (Catherine & Stephen Toms) — AI in Marketing Accelerator course valued at $990
• 🎁 Melbourne Park — 2 x A-Reserve tickets to any event (valued approx. $500)
• 🎁 CodexLab (Robelen Ryan) — AI Audit + Pilot Workforce valued at $5,000
• 🎁 Urban Smile — $480 voucher for a 60-minute treatment

And of course — congratulations to our very lucky winners:

• 🏆 Webjet.com.au Voucher: Daniel Bese
• 🏆 Melbourne Park Experience: Jo Manderson
• 🏆 CodexLab Prize: Nicola Clement
• 🏆 Urban Smile Voucher: Karina Jenkin
• 🏆 Australian Venue Co. Prize: Kiera Sjogren
• 🏆 AI Growth Academy (Catherine & Stephen Toms) Prize: Carly Rulton

A Community We’re Proud to Support

2025 was a huge year for the marketing industry — and for New Chapter Talent. From supporting candidates into new roles, to partnering with incredible clients across Australia and New Zealand, to launching events and community initiatives… we’re grateful for every moment.

And nights like this remind us why we do what we do.

The marketing community is collaborative, generous, and full of brilliant humans — and we’re proud to play our part in bringing people together.

What’s Next?

As we gear up for 2026, we’re already planning new events, more opportunities for marketers to connect, and fresh ways to support talent and businesses across ANZ.

If you’re a marketer looking for your next role, or a business searching for exceptional marketing talent, we’re here to help you start your next chapter.

Here’s to a magical Christmas, a well-deserved break, and an exciting year ahead.

Thank you for making our Christmas Party such a memorable night.