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:
How to Prepare for a Webinar or Interview
Every great conversation looks effortless - but behind every easy chat is a host whoβs done their homework. With a fair few under our belt, weβve learned a lot about how to prepare for a webinar / interview. Weβre not saying weβve got it totally nailed (weβve 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, weβve curated nine standout events in the UK for 2026 β 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 weβve 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 β 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; hereβs 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 β What goes into producing a world-class podcast?
Every so often, I invite myself along to someoneβs 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 β 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...
| 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 π | The Marketing Meetup Conference 2026 | London | Sign up here |
| 4 Dec | 18:00 - 19:00 GMT | Team Wistia: Billy Woodward, Chris Lavigne, and Chris Savage | AI Video Creation Office Hours: Part III | Online | 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 |
| 9 Dec | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy | Behavioural Science & Marketing Q&A with Rory Sutherland | Online | Sign up here |
| 9 Dec | 16:00 - 17:00 GMT | Chris Savage and Brendan Schwartz, Co-Founders at Wistia | Wistia Video Remix. Founder demo; remixing, private beta | Online | Sign up here |
| 9 Dec | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | The speaker: You and your community! | TMM IRL: A community workshop on 2025 wins and 2026 challenges | Leeds | Sign up here |
| 10 Dec | 09:00 - 17:00 GMT | Anni Mueller, Ex Head of Social at Innocent | Hive | Ask The Expert: Brand Tone of Voice | 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 | An open Q&A session with folks from the community | TMM IRL: An open Q&A session | 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 |
| 17 Dec | 09:00 - 17:00 GMT | Sophie Cross, Founder at Freelancer Magazine | Hive | Ask The Expert: Freelance Focus | Online | Sign up here |
| 9 Jan | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Jess Bruno | Cowork Crew: How to build a personal brand online | Cambridge | Sign up here |
| 9 Jan | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & James Sandbrook | Cowork Crew: launch event in Birmingham! | Birmingham | Sign up here |
| 13 Jan | 17:30 - 20:00 GMT | Nic Redman, Host of The Voice Coach Podcast | TMM IRL: Giving Your Voice a Seat at the Marketing Table | Newcastle | Sign up here |
| 13 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Cambridge | Cambridge | Sign up here |
| 15 Jan | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Andrew Cock-Starkey | Cowork Crew: SEO When You have No Time (and even less budget) | Northampton | Sign up here |
| 15 Jan | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Molly Scanlan | Cowork Crew: How to stop your website from destroying the planet | Reading | Sign up here |
| 15 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Sarah Pascaru, Founder at Social Jooce and Nick Silverstone, Fractional MD and certified Senior Leaders ADHD coach | TMM IRL: Neurodiversity, Strengths & Real-World Strategy | Hertfordshire | 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 |
| 16 Jan | 09:00 - 16:30 GMT | Coworking, Cake & Nkem Ekwukoma | Cowork Crew: Legal Confidence for Small Business Owners – Clear, Simple Steps to Stay Protected | London | Sign up here |
| 20 Jan | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Kirsty Fraser, Senior Director of International Marketing at Movable Ink; and Rich Crossley, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Movable Ink | The Marketing Meetup x Movable Ink – The School of AI: AI for Marketers, By Marketers | Online | Sign up here |
| 20 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Industry experts to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Is your marketing strategy ready for 2026? An interactive session π | Norwich | Sign up here |
| 20 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Southampton | Southampton | Sign up here |
| 21 Jan | 09:00 - 17:00 GMT | Gus Bhandal, LinkedIn strategist and founder of The Squeeze | Hive – Ask The Expert: Personal Branding on Linkedin | Online | Sign up here |
| 21 Jan | 17:30 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Bristol | Bristol and Bath | Sign up here |
| 21 Jan | 18:00 - 20:30 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Ashford | Ashford | Sign up here |
| 21 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | featuring you and your community! Get involved in an Open Space group discussion | TMM IRL: Choose Your Own Marketing Adventure π | Reading | Sign up here |
| 22 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Birmingham | Birmingham | Sign up here |
| 22 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Sign up here |
| 27 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Dave Harland, The Word Man | TMM IRL: Lancashire | Lancashire | Sign up here |
| 28 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Barnaby St Anton, Digital Marketing Manager at Optix Solutions | TMM IRL: How to win trends with influencer peers | Exeter | Sign up here |
| 29 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Colette George, PPC Strategist at 21 Degrees Digital | TMM IRL: Why your unique journey is your strongest asset | Sheffield | Sign up here |
| 29 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Phil Treagus-Evans, CEO and Co-Founder at Giraffe Social | TMM IRL: In a World of AI, your Humanity is your Competitive Edge | Winchester | Sign up here |
| 29 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Lincoln | Lincoln | Sign up here |
| 12 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Speaker to be confirmed! | TMM IRL: Portsmouth | Portsmouth | 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 |


