Most of us know we should be showing up on LinkedIn. The problem isn't motivation. It's that the whole idea of "personal branding" feels performed, fake, and a bit exhausting.In this webinar, Phil, founder of a personal branding agency, joined us to talk about how to build a real LinkedIn presence without losing yourself in the process. He covered how often to actually post, why your objective matters more than your content format, and what he tells clients who are resistant to the whole thing.Key topics include:Why "personal branding" makes people's skin crawl and what to do insteadHow to figure out your posting frequency based on your actual objective, not best practiceThe content formats Phil sees working right now, including lead gen posts, celebrations, and hot takesUsing AI as a thinking aid rather than a writing replacementHow to encourage a team to build their personal profiles without forcing itThe one mindset shift Phil recommends if you want to show up better on LinkedInTimestamps:00:00 - Why personal branding feels cringe02:46 - Phil's take on authenticity at work08:18 - What personal brand actually means11:01 - Headspace and motivation for LinkedIn14:28 - How much time is realistic to give24:20 - Content formats that work right now31:43 - Community Q&A begins38:29 - How to use AI without losing your voice43:33 - Who to follow for inspiration47:03 - Getting your team to post51:11 - Building your LinkedIn profile from scratch54:32 - The one change to make todayWatch / listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they're useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Mailchimp - The all-in-one marketing platform that helps teams turn emails, automation, and now SMS into smarter, more connected customer journeys (and they've been longtime friends of TMM!).Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

In this webinar, Charlie Marchant, CEO of Exposure Ninja, joined James to break down what's actually happening in AI search right now and what marketers can do about it. From the difference between mentions, citations and sources, to building a GEO strategy from scratch, Charlie made a complex topic practical and approachable.The conversation covered how AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude are changing the way brands get found online, why ranking on Google page one no longer guarantees visibility in AI answers, and how smaller teams can compete by being creative rather than outspending bigger brands.Oh, and here's Planable's super useful resource: https://planable.io/blog/how-ai-uses-social-media-data/?utm_medium=creators&utm_source=webinar&utm_content=tmmKey topics include:The difference between mentions, citations and sources in AI search resultsHow to use Google Analytics to track which AI platforms are already driving traffic and conversionsWhy 85% of AI brand mentions come from third party websites, not your ownHow to use original data, interactive tools and niche content to show up in AI answersHow to explain declining traffic to senior stakeholders by reframing around conversionsWhy brand positioning statements directly influence how AI describes your businessTimestamps:00:00 Introduction03:00 Mentions, citations and sources explained08:00 SEO vs GEO14:00 Where to start with a GEO strategy22:00 Content types wasting time vs working well32:00 Third party sources and original data42:00 Explaining traffic decline to leadership52:00 Brand positioning and AI visibility58:00 Q&AWatch / listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they're useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Mailchimp - The all-in-one marketing platform that helps teams turn emails, automation, and now SMS into smarter, more connected customer journeys (and they've been longtime friends of TMM!).Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.Canva - an online design and publishing tool, with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere.

Website traffic is down. AI Overviews are answering questions before anyone clicks. For marketers who have relied on search for growth, this feels unsettling.In this session, Ryan Law (director of content marketing, Ahrefs) joins Joe to break down what’s driving the decline (hello AI overviews), what’s still working, and the practical moves to make right now - from content refreshing to business potential, research-led content, and platform-native social distribution.Key topics include:- Why AI overviews can cut click-through rate even when you rank number one- How to prioritise content refreshing and spot pages that are quietly bleeding traffic- Title tests, keyword tweaks, and filling topic gaps to improve rankings and clicks- Using business potential to choose topics that naturally lead to your product- The three content archetypes performing best right now research thought leadership trending topics- Social distribution tactics that drive reach without forcing people off platform⸻Timestamps:00:00 The state of website traffic in 202607:00 The real impact of AI Overviews13:00 Content refreshing strategies22:00 Scoring topics by business potential26:00 Research and thought leadership32:00 Social distribution and LinkedIn tactics38:00 Q&A and practical advice⸻Watch / listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9⸻Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Mailchimp - The all-in-one marketing platform that helps teams turn emails, automation, and now SMS into smarter, more connected customer journeys (and they’ve been longtime friends of TMM!).Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

You can have all the tools in the world… and still feel like your day disappears into pings, meetings, and status chasing. This session is about getting that time back with simple, repeatable habits that actually stick.Joe is joined by Dani Spires, VP of digital at Asana, to unpack the biggest productivity drains teams face right now and how to fix them with clearer processes, better meeting discipline, and AI that supports (rather than amplifies) chaos.Key topics include:- Why AI can create more “work about work” if you layer it onto broken processes- How to build focus time rituals that work across whole teams (not just individuals)- A practical way to stop reactive Slack pings by enforcing a clear intake and escalation process- Using AI for research, synthesis, first drafts, routing and summaries while keeping strategy and judgement human- Meeting rules that save hours: agendas, outcomes, documented decisions, and when to confidently decline- How to create clarity by tying work to impact and making ad hoc requests self-serveTimestamps:00:00 Building a personal AI assistant02:24 Where teams waste time most05:07 Protecting focus from constant pings10:01 Staying organised outside of work12:09 AI agents in real workflows18:04 Meetings that actually work35:03 Finding clarity through impactWatch / listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Mailchimp - The all-in-one marketing platform that helps teams turn emails, automation, and now SMS into smarter, more connected customer journeys (and they’ve been longtime friends of TMM!).Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

If your paid budget is shrinking, every click suddenly feels personal. And when Google Ads keeps changing, it’s easy to lose confidence in what’s actually driving results.In this session, Joe is joined by Rebecca Pilkington, Head of PPC at Exposure Ninja, to break down what modern PPC looks like in 2026 - from fixing tracking and improving signal quality, to using guardrails, feeding lead quality back into Google, and deciding when to go manual vs letting automation learn.Key topics include:- How to audit the last 90 days to spot wasted spend in locations, devices, audiences, and non-converting queries- The tracking essentials in 2026 including GA4, consent mode v2, server-side tracking, and why it all impacts performance- How to feed offline lead quality and revenue back into Google Ads using offline conversions and enhanced conversions for leads- What AI Max actually is (and isn’t) plus when to avoid it if your landing pages aren’t strong- How to approach a slashed budget by stripping campaigns back to high-intent keywords, tighter themes, and better landing pages- What to look for when spam leads appear and how to troubleshoot match types, intent, and optimisation signalsTimestamps:00:00 Finding wasted spend fast03:30 Efficiency and signal quality in 202607:20 Tracking changes you can’t ignore10:50 Feeding CRM data back into Google15:55 What AI Max does in search20:45 Using PPC for full-funnel brand impact24:40 How to rebuild when budgets get cut32:00 Starting PPC without big datasets41:50 When to trust automation53:10 Handling spam leads and learning periods57:05 Choosing the right PPC partnerWatch / listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Mailchimp - The all-in-one marketing platform that helps teams turn emails, automation, and now SMS into smarter, more connected customer journeys (and they’ve been longtime friends of TMM!).Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

Email and SMS work best as a duo, but only when the message is relevant, timed well, and earned through proper consent.In this session, Ali Wood (Head of Partnerships, UK & Ireland at Mailchimp) breaks down how to use SMS alongside email to create a more joined-up customer journey, from getting phone-number opt-ins (without being creepy) to segmentation, automation triggers, and what’s coming next with RCS (Rich Communication Services) and WhatsApp.We cover when SMS is a great fit (nudges, reminders, transactional updates), when email does the heavy lifting (story, detail, trust), and how to avoid turning your audience into full-time “STOP” typers.Key topics include: • Email vs SMS: what each channel is best for • How to collect phone numbers (quizzes, surveys, value exchange) • Segmentation beyond demographics (behaviour, intent, price sensitivity) • Automations: welcome, cart abandonment, VIP flows, reminders • Compliance essentials: consent, unsubscribe, timing rules • RCS: “SMS on steroids” (verified sender, rich media, buttons) • Q&A: emotional response to SMS, best send times, pop-ups that don’t convert______Timestamps:00:00 SMS marketing overview03:20 Email vs SMS marketing10:43 SMS automation examples11:42 SMS opt-in & list growth14:33 SMS segmentation & testing25:16 SMS compliance, timing & RCS29:50 Q&A: SMS marketing in practice_______Watch / listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-meetup-podcast/id1365546447Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QvmFdxg5pMwsfPkKjhXl9_______Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Mailchimp - The all-in-one marketing platform that helps teams turn emails, automation, and now SMS into smarter, more connected customer journeys (and they’ve been longtime friends of TMM!).Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

AI is moving fast and many marketers are trying to keep up while still doing… everything else.In this session, Kirsty Fraser and Rich Crossley from Movable Ink break down what “AI for marketers” means (beyond the hype), and how to use it to do more with less - without losing the human bit that makes marketing work in the first place.You’ll learn the difference between machine learning, agentic AI, and autonomous marketing, why strategy matters more than tactics, and how AI can help you shift from fixed campaign calendars to responsive, individual journeys. We also dig into what “true personalisation” really looks like (and how to avoid crossing the line into “helpful vs creepy”).If you’re an AI explorer trying to become a builder - or you’re leading a team and want a sane approach to AI literacy, governance, and guardrails - this one’s for you.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro + speakers (Kirsty Fraser + Rich Crossley)2:40 What is School of AI (and how to join)4:40 Where are you on your AI journey? (skeptic → pro)7:30 Why AI literacy isn’t optional now10:30 UK vs US: AI + customer journey mapping14:20 The AI foundation: machine learning → agentic → autonomous19:00 From chatbot era to “AI teammate”23:10 Strategy over tactics: breaking the old playbook27:30 Case study: Currys + Black Friday personalisation32:20 AI is the engine — you’re the steering wheel36:10 Segmentation trap vs true personalisation41:30 AI + jobs: why marketers aren’t being replaced46:00 “Start small” + guardrails + helpful vs creepy49:20 Q&A: moving from explorer to builder52:30 Q&A: governance, privacy, and what not to put in⸻TODAY'S GUESTSMovable Ink: https://movableink.com/Kirsty Fraser | Senior Director @ Movable Ink : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyfraser80/Rich Crossley | Senior Product Marketing Manager @ Movable Ink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richacrossley/⸻STAY IN THE LOOPJoin a community where connection, learning and support come first at over 200 events per year worldwide. You are very much invited 🙂👉 Sign up to The Marketing Meetup newsletter: https://themarketingmeetup.com/newsletter/⸻FOLLOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATIONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmeetup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-meetup

If you’ve ever wrapped a webinar and thought, “Was that actually engaging… or did people just show up?” – this session is for you.Wistia and The Marketing Meetup are teaming up for a practical, eye-opening conversation about how to do more with less when it comes to webinars-fewer tools, fewer guess-and-check moments, and more clarity on what’s really working.In this live session, we dig into:How to track engagement that matters (not just the metrics that look good on a slide), so you can focus on what drives results without extra effort.Simple, repeatable tactics we use to keep hundreds of attendees actively involved. Not just listening, but participating.How deeper analytics unlock better decisions, including what we’ve learned since shifting from Zoom to Wistia for a more streamlined webinar workflow.You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to measure your audiences’ behaviour, what keeps them engaged, and how to design webinars that feel more like conversations, all while getting more impact from the time and resources you already have.************************************************************************Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

Rory Sutherland is a whirlwind, but one we love to chat with at The Marketing Meetup!In this session, the concept was simple:- Rory presents some initial thoughts- Then we take some questions from the communityFor those of you who know Rory (and I'm guessing a large amount do!), this is a really entertaining and useful session with one of the industry's most treasured folks.For those of you who don't yet: Rory is a TED main stage speaker, Ogilvy's vice-chairman, and TikTok's favourite "marketing uncle" (not our words!) with millions of folks tuning into his thoughts.************************************************************************Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.NOAN – your superhuman business partner. Easily build your strategy & control your business knowledge with AI, then use it to manage your tasks, create content & supercharge your marketing.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

Getting buy-in for marketing is often harder than doing the marketing itself. So how are other teams actually doing it?In this webinar, two senior marketers and two finance leaders co-present how they work together to get marketing funded, trusted, and seen as a growth driver.You’ll learn: • The three biggest reasons marketing and finance clash • How to translate campaigns into simple financial models finance can trust • How to build a shared definition of “value” (brand, pipeline, revenue, margin) • What good forecasting looks like when marketing runs in delay • Practical scorecards, budget rhythms and templates you can steal • Real-world examples from agencies and B2B SaaS (Genio, Suprpwr, Profit Sprout)Perfect if you’re a marketer who needs budget sign-off, or a finance leader who wants predictable growth without killing creativity.00:00 Why marketing + finance alignment matters03:43 Biggest blockers to buy-in07:47 Explaining budgets to finance12:31 Proving marketing’s value17:41 Forecasting both sides trust23:22 Alignment case study33:35 CAC, LTV + payback made simple40:05 Building one shared scorecard46:03 Key takeaways47:42 Q&A roundup************************************************************************Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.NOAN – your superhuman business partner. Easily build your strategy & control your business knowledge with AI, then use it to manage your tasks, create content & supercharge your marketing.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.