Marketing Meetup Podcast

AI is moving fast and many marketers are trying to keep up while still doing… everything else.In this session, Kirsty Fraser and Rich Crossley from Movable Ink break down what “AI for marketers” means (beyond the hype), and how to use it to do more with less - without losing the human bit that makes marketing work in the first place.You’ll learn the difference between machine learning, agentic AI, and autonomous marketing, why strategy matters more than tactics, and how AI can help you shift from fixed campaign calendars to responsive, individual journeys. We also dig into what “true personalisation” really looks like (and how to avoid crossing the line into “helpful vs creepy”).If you’re an AI explorer trying to become a builder - or you’re leading a team and want a sane approach to AI literacy, governance, and guardrails - this one’s for you.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro + speakers (Kirsty Fraser + Rich Crossley)2:40 What is School of AI (and how to join)4:40 Where are you on your AI journey? (skeptic → pro)7:30 Why AI literacy isn’t optional now10:30 UK vs US: AI + customer journey mapping14:20 The AI foundation: machine learning → agentic → autonomous19:00 From chatbot era to “AI teammate”23:10 Strategy over tactics: breaking the old playbook27:30 Case study: Currys + Black Friday personalisation32:20 AI is the engine — you’re the steering wheel36:10 Segmentation trap vs true personalisation41:30 AI + jobs: why marketers aren’t being replaced46:00 “Start small” + guardrails + helpful vs creepy49:20 Q&A: moving from explorer to builder52:30 Q&A: governance, privacy, and what not to put in⸻TODAY'S GUESTSMovable Ink: https://movableink.com/Kirsty Fraser | Senior Director @ Movable Ink : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyfraser80/Rich Crossley | Senior Product Marketing Manager @ Movable Ink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richacrossley/⸻STAY IN THE LOOPJoin a community where connection, learning and support come first at over 200 events per year worldwide. You are very much invited 🙂👉 Sign up to The Marketing Meetup newsletter: https://themarketingmeetup.com/newsletter/⸻FOLLOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATIONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarketingmeetup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-meetup

Gene from Wistia, a senior webinar and video marketing expert, shares invaluable insights on maximizing webinar effectiveness in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on meaningful engagement metrics like revenue and product usage rather than vanity numbers. Discover tactics to keep attendees participating, the best times to host webinars, and how to repurpose recordings into attention-grabbing clips. Gene also discusses the impact of platform choice on webinars and strategies to boost audience involvement, ensuring your webinars drive real business results.

In a dynamic discussion, Rory Sutherland, vice-chairman of Ogilvy and bestselling author, shares his insights on the intersection of behavioral science and marketing. He emphasizes that marketers should sell their mindset and highlights the importance of framing in decision-making. Rory discusses how embracing messiness can lead to innovation and argues that marketing must define problems rather than react to them. He also offers valuable advice for small businesses and stresses the need for creativity in risk-averse environments.

Getting buy-in for marketing is often harder than doing the marketing itself. So how are other teams actually doing it?In this webinar, two senior marketers and two finance leaders co-present how they work together to get marketing funded, trusted, and seen as a growth driver.You’ll learn: • The three biggest reasons marketing and finance clash • How to translate campaigns into simple financial models finance can trust • How to build a shared definition of “value” (brand, pipeline, revenue, margin) • What good forecasting looks like when marketing runs in delay • Practical scorecards, budget rhythms and templates you can steal • Real-world examples from agencies and B2B SaaS (Genio, Suprpwr, Profit Sprout)Perfect if you’re a marketer who needs budget sign-off, or a finance leader who wants predictable growth without killing creativity.00:00 Why marketing + finance alignment matters03:43 Biggest blockers to buy-in07:47 Explaining budgets to finance12:31 Proving marketing’s value17:41 Forecasting both sides trust23:22 Alignment case study33:35 CAC, LTV + payback made simple40:05 Building one shared scorecard46:03 Key takeaways47:42 Q&A roundup************************************************************************Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.NOAN – your superhuman business partner. Easily build your strategy & control your business knowledge with AI, then use it to manage your tasks, create content & supercharge your marketing.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

Most marketers are drowning in tactics and short on time. This workshop gives you a calm, practical way to build a simple strategy you can actually use - even if you’re a solo marketer with limited budget, pressure from all sides, and no idea where to start.- Set a clear, useful goal you can measure (without needing a 40-page deck)- Identify the real customer problem and the idea you want to stick in their mind- Organise your tactics with a light-touch funnel so you know what to do — and what to say no toTIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & intros01:20 — Why strategy feels harder than it should04:50 — What “bare minimum strategy” really means10:32 — The 3 questions every strategy must answer16:10 — Common strategy mistakes marketers make21:58 — Setting goals that actually guide decisions27:40 — How to choose the right metrics32:12 — Turning strategy into day-to-day actions37:45 — Live build: creating a minimum viable plan44:20 — Q&A: applying this to your business52:10 — Final thoughts & takeaway summary************Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they're useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify - all your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College - the best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable - the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.NOAN - your superhuman business partner. Easily build your strategy & control your business knowledge with AI, then use it to manage your tasks, create content & supercharge your marketing.Wistia - a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars—all in one place.

Ryan Lisk from Hybrid Legal joins us to talk about the legal side of what marketers need to know about using AI in your work.There’s a consensus in marketing that “everyone’s using AI”. Whether that’s the case or not, we do all need to be aware of the potential legal impact of using AI. Especially with client work.So, we’ve got legal eagle Ryan Lisk (Founder of Hybrid Legal) coming to talk to us all about AI and the law. In the webinar, we cover…- Examples of where marketing and AI have gone wrong- Things marketers should be considering from a legal perspective when it comes to AI- How to use AI confidently without stepping into a legal minefield0:00 – Intro 0:50 – Meet Ryan 2:05 – Is AI content legal? 4:15 – The banana story 🍌 6:00 – Key legal risks 8:10 – Tools: Canva, ChatGPT, Adobe 11:25 – Client contracts 14:40 – Chatting AI with stakeholders 17:00 – Why policies matter 19:40 – Can AI replace lawyers? 21:00 – Final advice👇Please take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work with because we think they’re useful companies for lovely marketers.Frontify – All your brand assets in one place: Frontify combines DAM, brand guidelines, and templates into a collaborative source of brand truth.Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and apprenticeships.Planable – the content collaboration platform that helps marketing teams create, plan, review, and approve all their awesome marketing content.NOAN – your superhuman business partner. Easily build your strategy & control your business knowledge with AI, then use it to manage your tasks, create content & supercharge your marketing.Wistia – a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, market, and measure their videos and webinars, all in one place.

Marketers talk a lot about emotional resonance and personalisation. But the reality is: most of us are still figuring out how to do it without crossing a line.In this conversation, Joe speaks with James Manderson from Braze about the tension many marketers feel between relevance, respect, and privacy.They explore:Why 95% of marketers say crafting emotionally resonant messaging is hardThe difference between “Hi {First Name}” and genuinely thoughtful personalisationHow to use first-party data in a way that feels human, not extractiveWhat trust looks like in practice — not theoryExamples of brands who walk this line wellThis isn’t about sentimentality. It’s about treating people like people, at scale.

Peter Weinberg, co-founder of Evidenzia and an expert in synthetic market research, dives deep into the transformative power of AI in understanding consumer behavior. He explains how synthetic audiences can fill gaps in marketer insights and discusses the balance between AI's capabilities and human judgment. Discover the mechanics behind constructing AI personas, validate AI accuracy, and the significance of marketing principles like the 95/5 rule. Peter shares practical steps for integrating AI into research, making it accessible even for smaller companies.

Anna Carina Berkman, founder of Markitect and senior AI trainer, dives into the transformative skill of AI prompting for marketers. She shares the COCO framework for crafting effective prompts and explores common mistakes to avoid. Learn about 'lazy prompting' and how to create reusable prompts for dynamic marketing needs. Anna also discusses personalizing chatbot outputs and addresses the risks of generative AI, including bias and data privacy. Her insights equip marketers with practical strategies for maximizing AI's potential in 2025.

Rory Hope, Head of EMEA Growth at HubSpot, and Laura Lane, Head of Marketing Northern Europe at HubSpot, dive into the evolving marketing landscape influenced by AI. They discuss Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and its role in adapting content strategies to prioritize AI-generated responses over traditional search rankings. Laura introduces the 'Loop' playbook for integrating human insights with AI, while Rory shares practical tactics for hyper-personalization and optimizing content for AI visibility. Together, they highlight the changing buyer journey and the need for marketers to engage with AI-driven insights.