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:
Should I include salaries in my job description?
We surveyed 750 people who had recently searched for a job, and these were the results.
Mark Ritson’s Mini MBA in Brand Management: The Comprehensive Review
Mark Ritson’s Mini MBA is only growing more influential with devoted marketers repeating the lessons they’ve shared in boardrooms and on Linkedin alike.
So, is the Mini MBA in Brand Management any good?
How to use a Camera/DSLR as a webcam: How our webinar video is set up
Last week on Linkedin I posted about the 'learning how to set up a webcam up professionally' journey for The Marketing Meetup Webinars. Over the weekend I received a series of questions from folks who are on a similar journey of upgrading their webinar set-up. Rather...
Work experience at Hiut Denim part three: Crafting beautiful emails
How do Hiut Denim smash their email campaigns? Here’s the low down.
Work Experience at Hiut Denim Part 2: David Hieatt
Here is what we learned from a day of work experience with David Hieatt, Co-Founder of Hiut Denim.
The best tools for Marketing Research and Data Gathering
On Tuesday, our guest Thierry Ngutegure shared his favourite tools for data gathering and research for campaigns.
Tom Roach’s Reading List for Marketers
This week Tom Roach, VP of Jellyfish, regaled our community with the seven principles of effective communication. He also provided a reading list. So, what does he recommend?
The Comprehensive Casey Neistat Filmmaking & Storytelling Review
Is the Casey Neistat Filmmaking & Storytelling course worth the cost? Having just completed the course – I thought I would share my review into the Casey Neistat Filmmaking & Storytelling course.
Work Experience at Hiut Denim Part 1: Creating creative spaces
“What can an environment do to influence the work we create?” I’ve started a personal work experience programme ask companies I admire whether I can pop by.
Mark Ritson Mini MBA Review: The Mini MBA in Marketing Comprehensive Review
Is the Mini MBA in Marketing with Mark Ritson worth it? We completed it, and have written a full review.
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| 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 |
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| 27 Jan | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Ali Wood, Head of Partnerships UK at Intuit Mailchimp | The underestimated channel: How to make the most from SMS | Online | Sign up here |
| 27 Jan | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Gina Buckle, Founder of Hoot Copy | TMM IRL: Could trying out live comedy make you a better marketer in 2026? | Leeds | Sign up here |
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| 10 Feb | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Rebecca Hughes-Pilkington, Head of PPC at Exposure Ninja | How to get the most from paid advertising spend | Online | Sign up here |
| 10 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Osh Rice, Director of Optimisation and Experimentation at Future Group | TMM IRL: Brighton | Brighton | Sign up here |
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| 12 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Jodie Goodchild, CEO & Founder of Known For | TMM IRL: The Evolution of Corporate Communication – From Outbound Noise to Personal Business Branding | Portsmouth | Sign up here |
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| 23 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Ruchi Aul, Founder at Knowmera | TMM IRL: Sus It Out – Rethinking sustainability so it sticks | Guildford | Sign up here |
| 24 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Anna Payne, Business Growth Strategist and Consultant | TMM IRL: Better sales, better business – Practical ways to level up your sales for 2026 | Fife | Sign up here |
| 26 Feb | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Phil Heywood, Head of Experience at Netcel | TMM IRL: Generation is cheap, but judgement is rare — why AI changes creation, not creativity | Bournemouth | Sign up here |
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