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:
14 of the Best Marketing Events in the UK in 2027
Last updated: 17th September 2026 There are fourteen marketing events in the UK I'd point someone towards in 2027. Seven of them I've been to myself. Four come recommended by people whose judgement I trust. Three are on the list because they're the best answer to my...
What Rockstar’s GTA 6 launch can teach marketers who’ll never have Rockstar’s budget
I first locked eyes on Grand Theft Auto when Vice City was on screen at a friend's birthday party. No I wasn't 18. Yes, I did try and convince my dad to rent it from Blockbuster the next week. So I was always going to pay attention to the launch of GTA 6 - but, 20...
How to Prepare for a Webinar or Interview
Every great conversation looks effortless - but behind every easy chat is a host who’s done their homework. With a fair few under our belt, we’ve learned a lot about how to prepare for a webinar / interview. We’re not saying we’ve got it totally nailed (we’ve had our...
Nine of The Best Marketing Events in the UK – 2026
Navigating the explosion of events for marketers can be overwhelming. To streamline your choices, we’ve curated nine standout events in the UK for 2026 – ranging from massive industry conferences to smaller, niche gems. Each of these events delivers real value,...
The State of Marketers Report 2025
How Are Marketers Doing? The State of Marketing Professionals in 2025 Behind marketing is marketers. That much is obvious. But in trying to understand the effectiveness of our profession, the research we most regularly see turns to the tools of our trade, rather...
The most useful email we’ve ever sent (now a blog post)
Two years ago, we sent an email. And then... we sent it again. Why? Because it had the biggest response we've ever seen. People forwarded it, bookmarked it, and sent us the kindest replies. It was, quite simply, a big ol' list of marketing gold – and it turns out,...
What is alt text and why does it matter?
alt text: small words, big impact. We asked Ettie Bailey-King, inclusive and accessible comms educator, and founder of Fighting Talk, to share her top tips for writing better alt text. Why? Because alt text might be one of the most overlooked parts of marketing… but...
I love to swim
By El, our Events superhuman... and wild sea-swimming profesh. I, LOVE, to swim. Over the past few years, it's become a central part of my life - a draw, an aspiration, a glimmer, a necessity. Countless surveys have shown that stress and overwhelm are becoming all too...
What are the top podcasts for marketers?
Rather than just sharing our own top marketing podcast picks for what to listen to on the way to the gym, the sea, a mountain bike trail, or, let’s be honest, Tesco… we asked you lovely lot. Turns out, you’re a bunch of marketing podcast connoisseurs. So here it is,...
What is vibe coding and why might it matter for marketers?
Folks can now code without coding. What could go wrong? (Or right?) Welcome to the wild world of vibe coding.
| Date | Time | Speaker | Name | Location | Get yo' space |
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| 30 Sep | 18:00 - 19:45 BST | Eloise Leeson-Smith, Founder & Linguist at Olim | Next-Level Communications | TMM IRL: Know What You Stand For — Then Say It! | Southampton | Sign up here |
| 30 Sep | 18:30 - 20:30 CEST | Cathy White, Founder & CEO of CEW Communications | TMM IRL: How to make media work for your marketing department | Barcelona | Sign up here |
| 30 Sep | 18:30 - 20:30 EDT | Ben Wise and Darren Chiu, Co-founders at Captivate | TMM IRL: The Art & Science of Persuasion -Turning Behavioural Science Into Real-World Results | Toronto | Sign up here |
| 6 Oct | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | Moniek Krijn, Global Field Marketing Manager at Prismic; Tosin Adelowo, Senior Growth Marketer at Prismic & Joe Glover | Build Your 2027 Website Plan, Live! | Online | Sign up here |
| 6 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Ryan Percival, Founder at Social with Ryan | TMM IRL: LinkedIn, with a plan | Milton Keynes | Sign up here |
| 8 Oct | 16:00 - 17:00 BST | Gaby Pearl, Brand and Creative Lead & Ross West, Group Creative Lead at Google DeepMind; Flora Guillon, Director of Creative Technology at Peloton;; and Valentin von Vacano, Manager Global Marketing OE at Mann & Hummel | There’s no “almost on-brand” – Three leading brands on scaling AI without losing consistency | Online | Sign up here |
| 8 Oct | 16:00 - 17:00 BST | Wistia legends Elise Beck, Senior Director of Product Marketing, and Sophia Barron, Product Marketing Manager | Turn Video + Webinars into Revenue | Online | Sign up here |
| 13 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Laura Chamberlain, Professor of Marketing at the University of Warwick | TMM IRL: The Messy Sparks of Marketing – the three human skills that are your glimmers of hope | Leamington Spa | Sign up here |
| 14 Oct | 16:00 - 17:00 BST | Imaad Ahmed, Thought Leadership Director, LIONS Advisory & WARC, with Julia Arenson, Director, IHAR In-house Agency Review; Oana Leonte, Founder & Brand Architect, unmtchd; and Digge Zetterberg, CMO Frontify | From chaos to control: building brands for the age of AI | Online | Sign up here |
| 14 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Silke Anderson, Founder at Cloud7 Marketing & AI Literacy Trainer | TMM IRL: Why Critical Thinking Is Still Our Superpower (in the Age of AI) | Hitchin | Sign up here |
| 15 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Robin Williams, Digital Consultant - Strategy, Delivery & Growth | TMM IRL: AI Did the Coding. I Did the Thinking. Here’s What I Learned | Sheffield | Sign up here |
| 20 Oct | 18:00 - 20:30 EDT | Ben Moore, Managing Director at BeReal; Ramin Beheshti, CEO and Co-founder at Caliber; and Caroline Turnbull Doran, Principle Consultant at PA Consulting | The Marketing Meetup x BeReal: New York. How We Connect Now – AI, Socials, and Brand | New York | Sign up here |
| 21 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Tom Hazelden, Head of Brand, Planning and Content at easyJet and Daniel Mark Carr (DMC), Public Speaking Coach at The Keynote Club | TMM IRL: Unlocking Your Voice | Reading | Sign up here |
| 27 Oct | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Chris Lock and Alex O'Rourke, Co-Founders at LockSmith | Marketing fundamentals for when the budget is tiny and every case study you’ve read had millions | Online | Sign up here |
| 27 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Dom Dwight, former Marketing Director at Yorkshire Tea | TMM IRL: Top of the Pots – how a Yorkshire challenger brand toppled the tea titans | Leeds | Sign up here |
| 29 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Winchester | Winchester | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Joe Glover, Co-Founder at The Marketing Meetup | TMM IRL: Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | Sign up here |
| 11 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Fleet | Fleet | Sign up here |
| 12 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Nottingham | Nottingham | Sign up here |
| 12 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Jon Torrens, Communication Coach | TMM IRL: How to Train Your Fear Dragon – Becoming an Authentic Hero | Northampton | Sign up here |
| 12 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Nikki Pilkington, SEO Consultant and SEO Content Specialist | TMM IRL: the SEO to do list that fits on a post it note | Peterborough | Sign up here |
| 12 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Marketing Round Table | The Marketing Meetup, St Albans | TMM IRL: Bring Your Marketing Challenge. Leave With A Plan. | St Albans | Sign up here |
| 17 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Annie-Mai Hodge, Founder at Girl Power Marketing | TMM IRL: 2026 Social Media Updates You Need to Know | Norwich | Sign up here |
| 17 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Dave Harland, Managing Partner and Creative Director at Copy Or Die | TMM IRL: How to turn lol-ers into dollars | Liverpool | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 17:30 - 20:00 GMT | David Sloly, Founder at HarveyDavid | TMM IRL: Where Does AI Take Marketing Next? | Bristol and Bath | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 17:30 - 19:30 GMT | Dave Harland, Author at The Word Man and Helen Cliff, Co-Founder at SoContented | TMM IRL: Manchester | Manchester | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 20:30 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Ashford | Ashford | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Duarte Garrido, Co-Founder at DOJO AI | TMM IRL: Stop Launching Campaigns. Start Running Loops. | Brighton | Sign up here |
| 19 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Lincoln | Lincoln | Sign up here |
| 20 Nov | 16:00 - 17:00 GMT | Wistia with Jay Acunzo, video-first marketing advisor, author, & keynote speaker | Video-First Frameworks: Get Organized, Stay Creative, and De-risk Your Video Marketing | Online | Sign up here |
| 25 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Portsmouth | Portsmouth | Sign up here |
| 25 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speakers from our wonderful community, lightning talk style! | TMM IRL: Lightning talks from folks in the TMM community 😊 | Lancashire | Sign up here |




