Rory Sutherland
Rory Sutherland started in 1988 as a graduate trainee at Ogilvy and since has risen through the ranks to the title of Vice-Chairman. This title is vague, quite consciously, but in effect gives Rory the freedom to explore advertising, as well as look to elevate the industry through his many speaking and writing for The Spectator and in his recent book, Alchemy.
He is also the owner of a Japanese toilet fact, which is a fun fact, but also pretty damn cool.
Rory Sutherland’s talks with The Marketing Meetup:
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?
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?
Folks can now code without coding. What could go wrong? (Or right?) Welcome to the wild world of vibe coding.
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 marketing,...
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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: The Power of Positive Positioning | Portsmouth | Sign up here |
2 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Abi Sea, Content and Messaging Specialist | TMM IRL: Fife | Fife | Sign up here |
3 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Norwich | Norwich | Sign up here |
4 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | Sign up here |
4 Sep | 18:30 - 20:30 CEST | David Kohler, VP Global Head of Marketing at Roche | TMM IRL: Why Organisations (Secretly) Hate Innovation | Geneva | Sign up here |
9 Sep | 15:00 - 16:00 BST | Amy Bebbington, Global Head of Brand at Mozilla; Luke Thompson, Creative Director at JKR; Digge Zetterberg, VP Marketing at Frontify; and Carolyn Griffin, Group Strategy Director at JKR. | Designed to flex | Online | Sign up here |
9 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Christina Lord, Energy Leadership Coach and Resilience Expert | TMM IRL: Building Sustainable Resilience – Thriving in Marketing Without Burning Out | Newcastle | 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 | Robin Waldman, Founder and Creative Director of RCM | TMM IRL: An insider’s look at influencer marketing | 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 | 09:30 - 10:30 BST | Canva | Getting your brand end-of-year ready | London, South East and East England | 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 |
12 Sep | 09:00 - 16:30 BST | Coworking, Cake & Jodie Newman | Cowork Crew: How to make creativity your superpower | Cambridge | Sign up here |
16 Sep | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | Ross Simmonds, Founder at Foundation | How to use AI to help create great content | Online | 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 | 09:30 - 10:30 BST | Canva | Build Sessions | London, South East and East England | 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 | Eloise Idoine, Business Owner, Rialto Training, and Claire Reynolds Head of Marketing & Communications, Nottingham College | TMM IRL: Guide to Success on LinkedIn, and People power – How AI can support storytelling through PR, without losing your human spark | Nottingham | Sign up here |
18 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Winchester | Winchester | Sign up here |
22 Sep | 18:00 - 20:30 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Ashford | Ashford | Sign up here |
23 Sep | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | Neal Mann, Co-Founder at Noan | How to become an AI leader in your organisation | Online | Sign up here |
23 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Leeds | Leeds | Sign up here |
23 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Cambridge | Cambridge | Sign up here |
24 Sep | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Exeter | Exeter | Sign up here |
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 |
26 Sep | 12:00 - 12:30 BST | Canva Rise Office Hours | Online | Sign up here | |
7 Oct | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | with the wonderful people at HubSpot! | HubSpot x TMM 😊 | Online | Sign up here |
7 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Members of our community 😊 | TMM IRL: Lightning talks from our brilliant community! | Wrexham | Sign up here |
8 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Fleet | Fleet | Sign up here |
9 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Hertfordshire | Hertfordshire | Sign up here |
9 Oct | 18:00 - 20:00 BST | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Sheffield | Sheffield | Sign up here |
14 Oct | 14:00 - 15:00 BST | Anna Carina Berkman, Founder at Markitect | How to best prompt AI in 2025 | Online | 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 |
6 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Jonny Tooze, Entrepreneur & Advisor at Pimms Associates | TMM IRL: Guildford | Guildford | 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 |