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:
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...
Is brand awareness overrated? What matters most?
Is brand awareness it overrated? Or, more importantly, is it the wrong goal to chase in isolation? Let’s dig into what really matters when it comes to growing a brand. The Case for Brand Awareness Brand awareness has long been considered a cornerstone of marketing...
What’s the biggest mistake brands make when trying to differentiate themselves?
Every brand wants to stand out. But many fall into the same trap: trying to be different, rather than being meaningfully different. The result? Campaigns that look flashy but don’t stick, products that feel like gimmicks, and a brand that ultimately blends in instead...
Six of The Best Marketing Events in the UK – 2025
Navigating the multitude of events can be overwhelming for UK-based marketing professionals seeking valuable industry insights. To streamline your choices, we've carefully curated a list of six essential marketing events in the UK, each offering unique opportunities...
How to get ghosted less – Stephen Kenwright
It happens during a boom. It happens twice as often during a bust (and it hurts more). When we get ghosted, we feel like the victim. We blame the client. But, often, we can do something about it. You’ve spent hours creating a proposal, only for your prospective client...
What is the future of marketing? Interview with Mark Barry, MD of Hubspot EMEA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YcIxFhatrM&t=2s A few years ago we added webinars to the way we help folks learn about marketing things - and it's been just wonderful.That showed us a lesson in trying to do new things in service of the wider goal of helping...
If fear is the “granddaddy of emotions” in B2B, what are those words doing on your homepage?
In her recent interview on The Knowledge Project podcast, positioning expert April Dunford named fear as the “granddaddy of emotions” in B2B. Her interview made me think about what B2B can learn from consumer psychology, more commonly applied to B2C. And because I’m a...
Case study: How Mr Beast positioned Feastables against Hershey’s
Jimmy Donaldson (Mr Beast - the world's largest YouTuber) is playing an age-old marketing principle - "picking your enemy" - and taking it to the next level. It's fascinating to see. Here's the story: 🌎 Context - Feastable launches: In January 2022, Jimmy...
Six of The Best Marketing Events in the UK – 2024
For UK-based marketing professionals seeking valuable industry insights, navigating the multitude of events can be overwhelming. To streamline your choices, we've carefully curated a list of six essential marketing events in the UK, each offering unique opportunities...
The Marketing Leadership Masterclass – A Comprehensive Review
I feel the marketing industry is in a good place in terms of knowledge sharing. But if I could identify a common area for improvement - it’s not competence, it’s confidence. I say this because Mark Ritson’s Mini MBA is as close to creating a common language in...
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8 Aug | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Ryan Percival | Cowork Crew: making LinkedIn a manageable, and possibly even enjoyable, part of your routine. | Cambridge | Sign up here |
14 Aug | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Tom Garfield | Cowork Crew: How to sell without selling your soul | Reading | Sign up here |
21 Aug | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Tazmin Suleman | Cowork Crew: Burn bright, not out. How to succeed on your terms. | Northampton | 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 |
4 Sep | 18:30 - 20:30 CEST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Geneva | Geneva | Sign up here |
9 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Max Hoppy, Founder of The Keynote Club | TMM IRL: Why collecting courage receipts will change your life (and it will) | Manchester | Sign up here |
9 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Mette Davis, Course Leader for the Cannes Lions Creative MBA | TMM IRL: Creativity that cuts through – what Cannes Lions 2025 taught us about marketing that really makes a difference | Ipswich | Sign up here |
9 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Southampton | Southampton | Sign up here |
10 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Sally Henderson, High-Stakes Leadership Mentor | TMM IRL: Why purpose is not enough, and what to do about it | London | Sign up here |
11 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Silvia Coletto, Founder of The Paid Ads School | TMM IRL: Are You Ready For Ads? The Speedrun Edition 🏃🏼♀️ 💨 💨 | Northampton | Sign up here |
16 Sep | 17:00 - 19:00 EDT | Julia Grandoni VP of Digital Ad Production at Maxy Media Inc & Trendzi | TMM IRL: How to Leverage TikTok | Montreal | Sign up here |
17 Sep | 17:30 - 20:00 BST | Yoni Ross, Agency Leader and Ben Hope, Marketing Director at Bauer Media Outdoor UK | TMM IRL: Lights, memory, action | Bristol and Bath | Sign up here |
18 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Max Hoppy, Founder of The Keynote Club | TMM IRL: Why collecting courage receipts will change your life (and it will) | Birmingham | Sign up here |
18 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Nottingham | Nottingham | Sign up here |
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25 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Luan Wise, Social Media Marketing Consultancy & Training | TMM IRL: AI and Authenticity – Striking the Right Balance for Your Social Media Content | Edinburgh | Sign up here |
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9 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Sheffield | Sheffield | Sign up here |
15 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Andrew Cock-Starkey, Founder at <a href=https://optimisey.com/ target=”_blank rel=”noopener”>Optimisey</a> | TMM IRL: SEO – What to Do When You Can’t Do It All | Milton Keynes | 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 |