Marketing is constantly evolving, and businesses need fresh, impactful insights to stay ahead. Explore the power of marketing with keynote speakers, industry experts who inspire innovation, share cutting-edge strategies, and help brands connect with audiences!

Why is Marketing Important?

Marketing is essential for business growth, and the stats prove it. A huge 81% of marketers agree that interactive content is a cost-effective way to attract buyers, driving high engagement. Video content stands out, with one in four marketers saying it delivers the best ROI. Inbound marketing is also powerful, companies that nurture leads this way make 50% more sales. As a result, nearly a quarter of marketers plan to boost their content marketing budgets. These figures highlight that strategic, engaging marketing isn't just valuable, it's vital to staying competitive and turning interest into sales.

Source: The New York Times

Who are the Top Marketing Speakers to Hire?

Following the evaluation of exclusive event feedback from 215 events that had a marketing specialist as the speaker, held between 2023 and April 2025, Nick Owens has provided his expert selection of the top marketing speakers to hire!

1. Geoff Ramm

Geoff Ramm is a dynamic keynote speaker renowned for transforming how businesses approach marketing and customer service. As the creator of OMG Marketing and Celebrity Service, Geoff has worked with global giants like Honda, British Airways, and Bauer Media Group to help brands stand out in a crowded marketplace. His Celebrity Service framework, focusing on Consistency, Excitement, Love, Engagement, and more, has become a global standard for innovative customer experiences. Geoff’s 120 Challenges ignite creativity and drive results, leading to measurable improvements in sales, Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and employee morale.

Whether delivering a 20-minute TED-style talk or a 90-minute keynote, Geoff keeps audiences engaged through visual reminders, exclusive videos, and interactive activities. His impact is long-lasting, as demonstrated by TATA’s award-winning campaigns and a 53% sales boost for Tiger Brands. With accolades including the Professional Speaking Award of Excellence and recognition as a UK Enterprise Ambassador, Geoff Ramm is the marketing expert who leaves audiences inspired and ready to act.

2. Alex Hunter

The success of Virgin is credited to Richard Branson, but behind the scenes, Alex Hunter solidified the brand online as their Head of Digital. He also managed Richard's online presence, communicating his business insight and philanthropic passions. Alex is an authority on marketing, particularly in the post-digital revolution where brands are competing for online engagement. 

As a speaker, Alex reveals the industry secrets behind Virgin, IKEA, L'Oreal and Pepsi's monumental success. Audiences come away with actionable strategies for digital dominance - and fond memories of Alex's captivating engagement! From corporate events to industry conference, do not miss this booking opportunity. 

3. Jonathan Gabay

Marketing speaker Jonathan Gabay shines a bright new light into the world of marketing, taking a fresh approach and providing insight into how to get the most from a brand. Businesses of all sizes, including blue-chip corporations, can benefit from what this marketing guru can offer, particularly in terms of making an organisation as efficient and effective as possible.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Jonathan Gabay has appeared regularly on high-profile TV shows and published several books, including Soul Traders and The Meaning of Life. For any company that is looking to build trust, recognition and loyalty into their branding, Gabay is invaluable, making him one of the most in-demand marketing conference speakers around.

4. Allister Frost

Allister Frost is a renowned expert in business transformation and change, specialising in helping organisations develop a Future Ready Mindset. As Microsoft’s first Head of Digital Marketing Strategy, he pioneered the company’s online and social media presence, and now inspires global audiences with powerful keynotes rooted in decades of leadership experience at Microsoft and Kimberly-Clark. Through his company Wild Orange Media, Allister channels his passion for progress and positivity into motivational talks that empower businesses to embrace technology-driven change.

Twice named UK Digital Marketing Personality of the Year, Allister delivers high-energy, actionable sessions filled with insight and relatability. He is particularly sought after for his unique blend of B2B and B2C expertise, as well as his ability to simplify complex challenges into clear, implementable strategies. With clients like UBS, GE Healthcare, and the BBC, and speaking engagements in over 28 countries, Allister is trusted to ignite lasting transformation and inspire teams to "catch up, keep up, and never, ever give up".

5. Roger Saul

His may not be a widely recognised name outside the world of marketing but Roger Saul has one of the finest brains in the sector. A truly enthralling conference speaker, Saul created the world-famous Mulberry brand when he was only 21 and had just £500 in capital. Clearly a specialist in the marketing of luxury goods, Roger Saul knows how to reach consumers with powerful, attractive messages.

Post-Mulberry, this expert in ethical marketing has run an organic farm that sells its goods to Waitrose and many restaurants and shops across the UK. As a speaker, Roger Saul opens the minds of conference delegates with his ability to adapt, invent, create, diversify and develop while keeping a keen eye on the environment and planet Earth.

6. BJ Cunningham

BJ Cunningham is a pioneering brand consultant and consumer trends expert known for his bold, often controversial approach to marketing. He rose to prominence with the launch of DEATH Cigarettes, a rebellious brand that challenged tobacco marketing norms with the tagline "the honest smoke" and even took on the European Court of Justice. His career spans founding multiple businesses, from importing classic cars and Harley Davidsons to luxury footwear and sustainable socks, earning him a reputation for combining entrepreneurial grit with branding genius. Brands like Volkswagen, Nokia, Microsoft, and McDonald's have all sought his unique insights.

As a keynote speaker, BJ is celebrated for his ability to fuse the provocative with the practical. His talks challenge traditional branding concepts, advocating for authenticity and long-term brand-consumer relationships. With academic foundations in Economics, Social History, and Design, BJ merges creativity with commercial acumen. His storytelling, humour, and unapologetic honesty make him a standout speaker in marketing, branding, and customer engagement.

7. Marcus Collins

Marcus Collins is a renowned marketing expert, celebrated for his ability to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application. With an MBA in Strategic Brand Marketing and a Doctorate in Business Administration and Marketing, Marcus has held senior roles across leading brands, including as Head of Digital Strategy for Beyoncé and Chief Consumer Connections Officer at Doner. His campaigns, including the launch of Beyoncé’s “I AM WORLD TOUR” DVD, have made him a respected figure in both entertainment and marketing circles. Currently a Lecturer at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Marcus is also an inductee of the American Advertising Association’s Advertising Hall of Achievement.

Marcus is in high demand as a keynote speaker thanks to his dynamic insights into consumer meaning-making, brand consecration, cultural contagion, and social media. Whether shaping future marketers in top universities or delivering talks at corporate events, Marcus delivers cutting-edge knowledge backed by real-world success, making him an ideal speaker on marketing, branding, and advertising.

8. Rafe Offer

When Rafe Offer walks on stage he may appear unassuming but this incredible speaker has held some of the most prestigious marketing positions in the world. These include being Brand Manager and Director of Global Marketing for Walt Disney – he was directly responsible for taking Disney’s sales from $50m to $800m in just three years. Other key positions that Rafe has held include Group Brand Manager and Global Marketing Director for Coca Cola – during his time there profits went up by $55m.

It is no exaggeration, then, to say that what Rafe Offer doesn’t know about branding and marketing is simply not worth knowing. Businesses can learn so much from this marketing specialist, including how to tap into what customers are looking for and how to deliver what they want. As a marketing consultant to such huge companies as Amazon and Microsoft, Rafe Offer has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share that any conference delegate can benefit from.

9. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

For business people who feel they can improve their capabilities in being innovative, creating something that is so different to anything else on the market and yet so incredibly popular, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones is the ideal marketing speaker. Coming from humble beginnings in Jamaica, Wilfred has defied all the odds and turned himself into a major national and international figure in a range of market sectors.

This inspiring speaker is the genius behind the famous ‘Black Farmer’ brand and he helps people from ethnic minorities to get into farming through his Black Farmer Scholarship. Wilfred’s own marketing agency has handled such huge brand names as Kettle Chips, Lloyd Grossman and Plymouth Gin. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones has also been a politician – standing for the Chippenham constituency – and a television producer and director for 15 years. During this time he brought various chefs, including Antony Worrall-Thompson and Gordon Ramsay, to the attention of the British viewing public.

10. Rachel Elnaugh

Any conference can benefit from the marketing speaker Rachel Elnaugh who knows only too well how thin the line can be between success and failure. This self-motivated marketeer began her own business when she was just 24, operating out of her house with minimal capital. In her time running the company, she saw its turnover reach more than £100m.

Well-known for her appearance on the popular business investment TV show Dragons’ Den, Rachel has produced a book called Business Nightmares that is a must-read for anyone wanted to go into business. Inspiring and fascinating as a speaker, Rachel Elnaugh is the kind of entrepreneur that can motivate individuals to go that step further, to turn their dreams into reality.

11. Tony Anderson

Tony Anderson is a renowned marketing expert best known as the former Marketing Director of easyJet and Egg plc. As one of the original team members at easyJet, Tony played a pivotal role in building the brand from the ground up, working closely with founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou to shape what became a revolutionary force in European aviation. He also led marketing efforts across the easyGroup’s spin-off ventures and has advised major companies like BA, HSBC, Egg, and Thomas Cook. His insights into launching and scaling multinational marketing campaigns make him a highly sought-after keynote speaker.

Praised for his compelling storytelling and strategic vision, Tony has been shortlisted for Marketer of the Year and featured on The Marketing Power List. He delivers impactful talks on topics such as challenger marketing, yield management, and customer ROI, drawing on his David vs Goliath battle with British Airways. His engaging style and real-world experience spark dynamic Q&A sessions, making him a hit with audiences.

12. Jeremy Schwartz

Jeremy Schwartz is a highly sought-after marketing speaker due to his proven ability to drive business growth through sustainable innovation and high-performance leadership. With senior roles at Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, The Body Shop, and Pandora, Jeremy shares practical insights from turning around major brands and creating over $20 billion in shareholder value. As a sustainability expert and Chairman of Kantar’s Sustainability and Diversity Transformation practice, he equips audiences with real-life strategies to profit from sustainability, overcome resistance, and avoid greenwashing, while gaining a competitive edge.

What sets Jeremy apart is his focus on the future of leadership. He helps leaders accelerate performance, embrace AI, and stay ahead of disruption. Drawing from his BBC programme on AI in retail and his upcoming book Act Fast & Get Things Done, Jeremy inspires audiences to lead with speed, accountability, and innovation. Tailoring each talk to the client, he engages audiences of all sizes with interactive sessions that drive real business results.

13. Vladimer Botsvadze

Invite Vladimer Botsvadze to your next event and experience the insights of 2023’s No.1 Global Marketing Thought Leader. An acclaimed speaker and digital marketing visionary, Vladimer excels in delivering tailored advice across various topics, from AI to online branding. 

His engaging presentations at global conferences, including the influential Global Marketing Summit, leave audiences enlightened and motivated. Recognized by Forbes and Business Insider, Vladimer’s authentic, research-backed approach makes him a trusted voice in shaping digital marketing strategies.

Hire a Marketing Speaker Today!

If you are interested in hiring a marketing speaker for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today. Call a booking agent directly on 0207 1010 553 or complete our online contact form to begin the booking process.

This exclusive article on the top marketing speakers to hire was authored by Nick Owens, using exclusive event feedback from 215 marketing-themed events held between 2023 and April 2025.

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