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Marketing Confex 2024 - FOR ENTREPRENEURS, OWNERS, MANAGERS, MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS TO GROW AND DEVELOPWHY ATTEND OUR EVENT?
Our collection of expert speakers have been specially curated to deliver world class advice and insight in a one day conference and exhibition that is unmatched in the UK at an exceptionally good value for money, ensuring a tremendous return on your financial and time investment.
MOST EXPERIENCED SPEAKERS
Our chosen speakers represent the best expertise available to small and mid sized companies anywhere in the United Kingdom and Ireland
EVENT TECHNOLOGY AT IT'S FINEST
You’ll get exclusive access to our event app with insight into the speakers, an opportuntiy to connect with them and fellow delegates and useful interactive tools to help you get the most out of the day
NETWORKING AT THE HEART OF THE EVENT
You’ll be able to connect with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and fellow delegates in person and online, before, during and after the Confex
CAREER AND BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT
With the best advice and a mix of strategic and practical advice you’ll be in a great place to enhance your business, personal value and knowledge
TIME TABLE FOR MARKETING CONFEX 2024
THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2024
PRE-EVENT NETWORKING
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PRE-EVENT NETWORKING WITH COLIN MCKEAND
Get your day started with a breakfast roll, hot drink and a chance to network and mingle with fellow delegates and opportunity seekers. The session is optional and booking is essential.
REGISTRATION
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
REGISTRATION
It’s time to sign in, collect your badge and notepads and find a comfy seat. Get ready for Marketing Confex 2024.
OPENING REMARKS
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
WELCOME
Your host and event organiser Andrew M Charlton of Hashtag Events has a few words to outline the day ahead and to introduce your event compere, Mr Steven J Innes.
SESSION 1
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
with Graham McWilliam
OPENING KEYNOTE - YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY IN 2025
We welcome award winning Director Graham McWilliam to open the conference with his observations on the key developments ahead in marketing and its relevance to business development in your organisation. Drawing on his expertise running a major export manufacturer, a Chief Executive of a Consulting Business and a track record in Corporate Banking his insights are invaluable.
SESSION 2
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
with Roger Edwards
DUMP THE D WORD: WHY WE SHOULD STOP TALKING ABOUT DIGITAL MARKETING AND TALK ABOUT MARKETING AGAIN
Let’s talk about dropping the word digital. Stop talking about digital marketing and start talking about marketing again. It may seem like a subtle difference but it’s essential for the future of the your business.
Should we just talk about marketing again, without the word “digital” in front of it?
SESSION 3
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
with Stevie Haughey
TRANSFORMING A BLOG INTO A BUSINESS WITH 1 MILLION MONTHLY VIEWS: THE IRELAND BEFORE YOU DIE STORY
Stevie Haughey, the founder of Ireland Before You Die, unravels the remarkable journey of transforming a humble blog started in a university bedroom into a thriving online business. In this talk, Stevie will discuss his journey, sharing pivotal moments, challenges, and invaluable lessons learned throughout the evolution of Ireland Before You Die.
From the blog’s modest beginnings to its current status as the most popular independent Irish travel and culture website, boasting over 700,000 social media followers and attracting over 1,000,000 readers monthly, Stevie’s talk should give you important takeaways and tips for growing a business online.
LUNCH BREAK
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
with Sharon Murray
WORKING LUNCH WITH LINKEDIN
Join our sweary menopausal LinkedIn Guru Sharon Murray for a topical chat over lunch. From the moment you create a LinkedIn account, you are starting to tell a story.
Sharon will give you some tips on bringing YOUR story to life on LinkedIn and how to showcase your customer’s stories.
SESSION 4
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
with Denise Whitmore
MASTERING INSTAGRAM FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Join Ireland’s leading Social Media expert Denise Whitmore and unlock the full potential of Instagram for your business in this dynamic workshop designed for entrepreneurs, marketers, and content creators alike. Dive deep into the art of optimising your Instagram bio to make powerful first impressions, leveraging Reels to engage and grow your audience, crafting compelling content that resonates, and strategically using hashtags to maximise your reach.
SESSION 5
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
with Teddy Craig
FROM BRANDS TO BRATISLAVA: THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media took Teddy Craig from stand-up comedy to working on marketing for some of Scotland’s biggest brands. And then it even took him to being the face of a campaign for the National Bank of Slovakia. Really. Get insights into what social media can do for your brand from a Senior Content Strategist at the multiple award-winning Bright Signals creative agency.
CLOSING PANEL
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Before we wrap up it’s your chance to ask the panel any burning issues and questions on any topic we have covered today (or even those we haven’t). Nothing is off the table.
EVENT CLOSES
4:15 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
Your host Andrew M Charlton has a few final words before we #saygoodbye
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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