John Espirian
John at heart is a technical copywriter working for himself having previously held roles at Sky and Fujistu, although we hope he won’t mind us saying that we also consider him one of the most useful sources for Linkedin knowledge on the web. Specifically, John focuses on organic Linkedin, which is where our focus is in this session. John is also the recent author of ‘Content DNA’ which is available on Amazon right now.
Work aside, John is an interesting chap despite an unfortunate affection for Liverpool FC – we’ve still got my fingers crossed the season will be cancelled before they can be crowned champions. John is a Lord (technically), his first music purchase was ‘’Informer’ by Snow’ and John also voted 162 for Leona Lewis to win the X factor back in 2006, which we’re not sure is something to be proud of.
John Espirian’s talks with The Marketing Meetup:
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What are the top podcasts for marketers?
We asked our community for their top marketing podcasts; here’s what they shared. Real recs from real marketers.
What is vibe coding and why might it matter for marketers?
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Behind the Scenes with the Uncensored CMO – What goes into producing a world-class podcast?
Every so often, I invite myself along to someone’s office and become the proverbial fly on the wall to see what I can share with our community. The latest person kind enough to allow me through their doors was Jon Evans and the team from the Uncensored CMO – the show...
Seven tips on how to grow a LinkedIn company page like a pro
While personal profiles often steal the spotlight, LinkedIn Company Pages are a powerful tool for building brand awareness, engaging with your audience, and driving business growth. But how do you grow a LinkedIn Company Page effectively, especially when the platform...
How can challenger brands can steal market share from industry giants?
Challenger brands thrive by leveraging agility, differentiation, and smart strategic moves to gain a foothold in competitive markets. While conventional wisdom suggests smaller brands have an advantage due to agility, the reality is more complex. Larger companies...
Biggest product launch mistakes, and how to fix them
Launching a new product is a monumental moment for any brand. It’s the culmination of months—or even years—of hard work, creativity, and investment. Yet, despite the excitement and preparation, many product launches fail to make an impact. Why? Because brands often...
Is there a ‘right’ way to balance brand and performance marketing?
The Brand vs. Performance Debate Marketing teams worldwide wrestle with a common question: how should we balance brand and performance marketing? Performance marketing—search, social ads, and digital targeting—yields quick wins and measurable ROI. Brand...
10 Examples of Brands Nailing Brand Distinctiveness
Introduction: What is Brand Distinctiveness? Standing out is not just about being different—it’s about being distinctly you. Brand distinctiveness refers to a brand's ability to be instantly recognisable and stand out from competitors through unique brand assets,...
What’s the best way to prove marketing’s impact to sceptical CEOs?
As marketers, we've all faced that moment: sitting across from a CEO who views marketing as a cost centre rather than a revenue driver. Their scepticism isn't entirely unfounded – historically, marketing has struggled to demonstrate its direct impact on the bottom...
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25 Jun | 16:00 - 16:45 BST | Lindsey Slaby, Founder of Sunday Dinner, and Shena Patel, Chief Creative Officer. | The CMO’s guide to brand milestones | Online | Sign up here |
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25 Jun | 18:30 - 20:00 BST | Panel discussion with Úna Herlihy, Founder & CEO at The Indie List; Sinéad D’Arcy, Founder at Future Roots; Andrew Murray, Executive Director at FEED by TBWA; moderated by Diana Byrne, Founder & CMO at Clarity | TMM IRL: Stand Out & Succeed. Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Most Important Brand – YOU | Dublin | Sign up here |
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1 Jul | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | Hector Hughes, CEO/Co-Founder of Unplugged | Lessons in growing a startup from scratch | Online | Sign up here |
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10 Jul | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Tom Garfield | Cowork Crew: How to sell without selling your soul | Reading | Sign up here |
10 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Charli Hunt, Co-Founder at The Lime One | TMM IRL: How to use LinkedIn to generate leads | Winchester | Sign up here |
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10 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Karen Kerr, Founder at chicken/egg | TMM IRL: The brief is broken – Why marketing needs better questions, not more answers | Buckinghamshire | Sign up here |
11 Jul | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Emily Jones | Cowork Crew: 6 steps to website success | Cambridge | Sign up here |
14 Jul | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Steve Folland | Cowork Crew: Being Freelance – The Best Advice I’ve Stolen from 10 years of Podcasts | London | Sign up here |
15 Jul | 09:30 - 10:30 BST | Naomi Walkland, CMO of Motorway | How to grow a high functioning team | Online | Sign up here |
15 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Jorun Bork, SEO Account Manager at GIMO | TMM IRL: The Evolution of Search and AI’s Impact on SEO | Leeds | Sign up here |
15 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Tom Hastings, Co-founder of SINE Digital | TMM IRL: The Smart Marketer’s Guide to AI (and the Future You Need to Prepare For) | Brighton | Sign up here |
15 Jul | 18:00 - 21:00 BST | Chima Mmeje, Founder at The FCDC; Crystal Carter, Head of SEO Communications at Wix;Luke Carthy, Ecommerce SEO Consultant & CRO Specialist; Ryan Law, Director of Content Marketing at Ahrefs | Sip & Search Free London SEO Meetup: Is Traditional SEO Becoming Obsolete? | London | Sign up here |
16 Jul | 17:30 - 19:30 BST | Hannah Stapley-Parker, Marketing Consultant & Trainer at Well I Never | TMM IRL: How to Practise Curiosity for Better Creative Thinking | Bristol and Bath | Sign up here |
16 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | David Patrykowski, Director at Backona Analytics | TMM IRL: Stop wrestling with spreadsheets, and start having conversations with your data | Milton Keynes | Sign up here |
16 Jul | 18:30 - 20:30 EDT | Sarah Stockdale, Founder of Growclass; and Quinn Palmer, Senior Manager of Growth Marketing at Growclass | TMM IRL: Faking Human – What Marketers need to know about AI | Toronto | Sign up here |
17 Jul | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Charlotte Sargeant | Cowork Crew: Unlock These Audience Insights to Make Buying a No-Brainer | Northampton | Sign up here |
17 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Sarah Clarke, Business Director – Data & Strategy at McCann Media | TMM IRL: What can marketers learn from bees | Birmingham | Sign up here |
22 Jul | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | Chenell Basilio, Founder at Growth in Reverse | How to grow a newsletter in 2025 | Online | Sign up here |
22 Jul | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Katie Neal and Lauren Martin, Co-founders at The Piñata Lab | TMM IRL: From chaos to clarity – why strategy matters | Liverpool | Sign up here |
25 Jul | 12:00 - 13:00 BST | Joe Glover Co-Founder at The Marketing Meetup, Harriet Meyer Award-winning journalist and founder of AI for Media, Heather Murray Generative AI expert and top global MarTech influencer | AI on Trial | Online | Sign up here |
28 Jul | 18:00 - 20:30 BST | Dr Julia Jones, Founder of health-tech startup Holidity | TMM IRL: The Art of the Pivot – when, why and how to change your plans | Ashford | Sign up here |
2 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Rae Dixon, Senior Brand Manager at Gattaca | TMM IRL: Portsmouth | Portsmouth | Sign up here |
2 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Abi Sea, Content and Messaging Specialist | TMM IRL: Fife | Fife | Sign up here |
19 Mar | 09:00 - 17:00 GMT | lots of wonderful speakers from the TMM community 💜 | The Marketing Meetup Conference 2026 | London | Sign up here |