Hannah Thorpe
Hannah Thorpe has spoken at The Marketing Meetup thee times – having already inspired audiences in London and Norwich, although she is also a seasoned speaker having also helped audiences at BrightonSEO and many others.
There were a couple of things I admired about Hannah when seeing her speak. The first is her absolute expertise – when you’re in her company you can’t help but think: you’re an expert in something I don’t know anything about yet! The second, however, is her willingness to share this and try to bring others to her level: exactly the type of people we want speaking to the TMM audience. We should also make sure to say at this stage that Hannah has been a great advocate for TMM since her speaking at the events – so a big thank you!
Hannah Thorpe’s talks with The Marketing Meetup:
Derek Sivers: The Power of Enthusiasm and the Journey of Derek Sivers in Growing CD Baby
https://www.youtube.com/embed/u5cRw3Ffvqc Derek Sivers, the founder of CD Baby, shares his experience of growing the company with Joe Glover. In this blog post, we will explore key points from their conversation, focusing on the importance of enthusiasm, finding one's...
The Power of a Small Branded House for Small Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 As a small business owner, you might be tempted to create multiple brands in an effort to cater to different customer segments or address various needs. However, according to Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, small...
Balancing Marketing Budgets for Small Businesses: Embracing ‘The Long and the Short of It’
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 As a small business owner or marketer, you may face challenges in setting quant objectives and creating a well-balanced marketing budget. According to Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, the key to overcoming these...
The Power of Strategy for Marketing Small Businesses: Making Choices for Success
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 In the fast-paced world of small businesses, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges, fighting tactical fires, and focusing on short-term goals. However, Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, emphasizes the...
The Art of Pricing for Small Businesses: How to Maximize Profitability and Avoid Common Pitfalls
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 Pricing is a critical aspect of any business, but for small businesses, getting it right can be a challenge. Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, offers valuable insights into the importance of pricing and the strategies...
The Power of Picking on the Big Guy: How Small Brands Can Leverage Positioning Against Market Leaders
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 When breaking into a market as a small brand, resources are often limited, making it challenging to create a strong share of voice. Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, suggests a strategic approach for small businesses...
The Power of Ethnography for Small Businesses: Why Quantitative Numbers Aren’t The Only Answer
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 In today's data-driven world, quantitative research is often seen as a critical component of the marketing process. However, Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, believes that small businesses shouldn't stress about these...
The case for reversing the marketing process for small businesses: Strategy then research
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 The traditional marketing process of market research, strategy, and finally, tactics, may not always be feasible for small businesses with limited resources. Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, suggests an alternative...
Why Market Orientation is Important, Particularly for Small Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 The myth of the "lone genius" founder, locked away in their garage and single-handedly inventing a game-changing product, has captured the imagination of many aspiring entrepreneurs. However, as Mark Ritson, professor at the...
Top Ten Tips for Marketing Small Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 A few weeks ago we interviewed the incredibly popular Mark Ritson on his tips for marketing small businesses. Small businesses often face unique challenges when it comes to marketing. Professor Mark Ritson offers ten...
| Date | Time | Speaker | Name | Location | Get yo' space |
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| 19 Mar | 09:00 - 17:00 GMT | lots of wonderful speakers from the TMM community 💜 | The Marketing Meetup Conference 2026 | London | Sign up here |
| 7 Nov | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Joe Glover | Cowork Crew: How to build a bare minimum marketing strategy | Cambridge | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Kerry Curtis, CCO at Total Fitness | Getting the business bought into marketing | Online | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 17:30 - 20:00 GMT | Kirsty Ostell, MD at O Agency and Michele Gettins, CMO at iamproperty with Natasha McDonough, Founder & MD at MMC Research | TMM IRL: Market research – Using the Power of Customer Insights to Fuel Campaigns | Newcastle | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Ian Covey, Founder at 50by50 | TMM IRL: The Secrets of launching community fundraising events | Manchester | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Zoe Hanson, The Podcast Lady | TMM IRL: Podcasting for Business | Southampton | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Heather Pownall, Founder at Heather's Media Hub | TMM IRL: It’s not the tech, it’s the strategy – how to turn a podcast into marketing gold | Fife | Sign up here |
| 12 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Ranald Lloyd-Williams, Director at Feel Good Films | TMM IRL: Telling Stories That Feel Good – Building Authentic Connections Through Film and Content | Portsmouth | Sign up here |
| 12 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Alex Hamilton-Wright, Chair of the Board at The Marketing Meetup and The Keynote Club | TMM IRL: Presenting design – lessons from the theatre of war | London | Sign up here |
| 13 Nov | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Glen Stout | Cowork Crew: How to make your website visitors say: “shut up and take my money” | Reading | Sign up here |
| 13 Nov | 18:00 - 19:00 GMT | Jay Acunzo, Advisor, author & keynote speaker | Host Better Webinars: The 5 Kinds of Talks | Online | Sign up here |
| 13 Nov | 18:30 - 20:30 CET | Amin Ebadi, founder at Tartare AI | TMM IRL: Data in Marketing – It’s Not the Tech, It’s the Culture | Geneva | Sign up here |
| 14 Nov | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Ann Storr | Cowork Crew: Small Talk – Find your voice, stop hiding, start writing | London | Sign up here |
| 17 Nov | 18:00 - 20:30 GMT | A panel with Lucy Hall, Andy Barden and James Easley | TMM IRL: How do you turn fans into customers? A community-led panel discussion | Ashford | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Emily Mellor and Paul Taylor, Co-founders at DUO | TMM IRL: The value of collaboration in the branding process | Leeds | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Sarah Robb, Founder of Brand Strategy Academy | TMM IRL: Stripping the ‘BS’ from Brand Strategy | Cambridge | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 22:00 -03 | Rodrigo Rojo Pizarro, Consultor de IA, Marketing y Tecnología | TMM IRL: Santiago | Santiago | Sign up here |
| 19 Nov | 17:30 - 20:00 GMT | Kate Sikora, Managing Partner at Noble Performance; and Dominic Baliszewski, Co-Founder at Yours Sincerely | TMM IRL: What a Difference a Year Makes – Search in 2025 and the Road Ahead | Bristol and Bath | Sign up here |
| 19 Nov | 18:30 - 20:30 EST | Shazia Khan, Social Strategy and Insights Lead at Globe Content Studio | TMM IRL: Adpocalypse now! How digital marketers can battle in an AI minefield | Toronto | Sign up here |
| 20 Nov | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Emily Jones | Cowork Crew: 6 steps to website success | Northampton | Sign up here |
| 20 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Simon Hague, Anita Ellis, Ian Covey, Sophie Blackmore and Gus Bhandal | TMM IRL: Birmingham Lightning Talks | Birmingham | Sign up here |
| 20 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Hosted by Aaron Dicks, with panellists Brad Mac, Si Beagles, and Lexie Barker | TMM IRL: an AI panel discussion | Nottingham | Sign up here |
| 20 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Bex Fisher, Partnerships & Events Manager at Hattingley Valley Wines Limited | TMM IRL: Service with a Smile – The Secret Weapon in Marketing | Winchester | Sign up here |
| 25 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Alex Kington, Writer, Consultant and Marketing Strategist | TMM IRL: Beyond the Campaign – Navigating People, Pressure and Performance | Liverpool | Sign up here |
| 26 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Exeter | Exeter | Sign up here |
| 27 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Natasha Jones, Commercial Director at Fairfields Farm | TMM IRL: Creative collaboration and B2B marketing | Ipswich | Sign up here |
| 27 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | with Antoinette Perry, Meena McDonald, Rachael Watts, and George Davidson | TMM IRL: Lightning talks with the TMM Lancs community! | Lancashire | Sign up here |
| 27 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Lexie Barker, AI Trainer at Social for Creatives | TMM IRL: Lincoln | Lincoln | Sign up here |
| 2 Dec | 15:00 - 16:00 GMT | Hugo Timm, Senior Creative Director at Frontify, hosting Ana Andjelic, brand-builder and creative strategist, and Barr Balamuth, Brand strategist and founder at Parallel Play | Rebranding Redefined: Culture is the new brand currency | Online | Sign up here |
| 2 Dec | 16:00 - 17:00 GMT | Kara Gillette, Managing Director at Nextiny Marketing and Jean Merlain, Product Marketing Manager at Wistia | Build a health tech stack that proves impact | Online | Sign up here |
| 2 Dec | 17:30 - 19:30 EST | Mohamed Hamad (He/Him), Founder at Third Wunder | TMM IRL: How to Build a Cycle of Growth with a New Marketing Framework | Montreal | Sign up here |
| 3 Dec | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Fleet | Fleet | Sign up here |
| 5 Dec | 15:00 - 16:00 GMT | Team Wistia: Taylor Corrado, Elise Beck, Frank Emanuele and Jean Merlain | Wake up with Wistia! | Online | Sign up here |
| 10 Dec | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Penni Pickering, Co-Founder at Cowork Crew and Kabo Creative | TMM IRL: Surviving (and sometimes thriving) as a self-employed human | Milton Keynes | Sign up here |
| 11 Dec | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | Sign up here |
| 11 Dec | 18:00 - 19:00 GMT | Jay Acunzo, Advisor, author, keynote speaker | Host Better Webinars: Start Strong, End Strong | Online | Sign up here |
| 15 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Junior-Cudjoe (JC) Impraim, Marketing and Engagement Officer, GreenerFuture Leicestershire | TMM IRL: Building a Sustainable Brand | Northampton | Sign up here |
| 12 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Nick Crawford, Founder at Twist Consultancy | TMM IRL: From AI frustration to AI confidence – the framework that actually works | Peterborough | Sign up here |
| 26 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Bournemouth | Bournemouth | Sign up here |