Digital Marketing has seen an increase in popularity within the marketing industry over recent years. The internet has allowed companies worldwide to develop greater communication with customers and easily share their marketing materials. Since 2022, social media usage has increased by 49%, meaning businesses have been able to share their content with a considerably larger audience than before the widespread use of digital marketing. 

What is Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing refers to the use of digital channels to advertise and market a product or service. There are many types of digital marketing, including social media marketing, email marketing, content marketing and search engine optimisation.

Why is it Beneficial for Businesses to Use Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing allows businesses to communicate with a large audience within a short period of time. The vast amount of marketing platforms allows businesses to target their specific audience, which often leads to an increase in customer engagement, sales, and loyalty.

Who are the Top Digital Marketing Speakers to Hire?

If you are looking to gain expert knowledge in the world of digital marketing, see our selection of The Top 10 Trending Digital Marketing Speakers to Hire For 2026 Events. This official list features vetted digital marketing expert speakers who have received positive customer feedback from 175 events between 2022 and 2024:

1. Geoff Ramm
2. Tony Anderson
3. Sophie Cornish
4. Richard Woods
5. Rory Sutherland
6. Ken Segall
7. Katie King
8. Rafe Offer
9. Timothy Armoo
10. Alex Hunter
11. Vladimer Botsvadze

1. Geoff Ramm

Geoff Ramm is admired throughout the marketing industry due to his position as the Creator of OMG Marketing and Celebrity Service. Passionate about marketing, he has worked with many major companies including the Bauer Media Group, British Airways and Honda to improve their customer service strategies. As one of the most popular marketing speakers available to book, Geoff regularly helps businesses optimise their customer service through both online and offline marketing.

Official Feedback for Geoff Ramm:

"Thank you very much for your inspiring sessions, it was an absolute pleasure having you. The football story went down very well, many comments on how nice it was for you to customise for the US audience. Still my favourite has to be the train ticket one!" - James, Training Lead - Global Regulatory Compliance, BSI

2. Tony Anderson

Tony Anderson is a respected member of the marketing industry, best known for his former Director positions at both EasyJet and Egg plc. He has worked with highly respected companies throughout his career and has developed his knowledge and experience in many ways. Having gained many years of corporate experience, Tony now provides advice to companies regarding marketing campaigns and the best way to secure a return on investment.

Official Feedback for Tony Anderson:

"Tony was a great addition to the event- he was clear and charismatic, and related his experiences to the theme of the event" - Ellis Salsby Ltd

3. Sophie Cornish

Sophie Cornish is a leading retail speaker and entrepreneur, renowned for her admired role as the co-founder at notonthehighstreet.com. Previously voted one of the Top 25 Women Shaping Great Britain, she has been recognised for her natural creative ability and eye for marketing strategies, which has allowed her company to grow. An enlightening retail speaker, Sophie shares her beliefs regarding how the internet allows small businesses to thrive in a saturated market by using digital marketing in the correct way.

4. Richard Woods

Richard Woods is an expert business speaker, entrepreneur, and author, best known for his appearance on ‘The Apprentice’. As a keen contestant, Richard demonstrated his passion for digital marketing and design to all the judges. Richard has been greatly recognised for his talent throughout his career and is now creating companies such as Digital TrailBlazer to work with smaller businesses and increase their success by introducing them to the latest marketing technologies. His expertise within the field is vast and in great demand within the corporate community.

5. Rory Sutherland

Rory Sutherland is a sought-after digital marketing speaker due to his pioneering insights into consumer behaviour and behavioural economics. As Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy and co-founder of OgilvyChange, he emphasises the power of small, cost-effective changes in marketing strategy. With over 20 years at Ogilvy, he has honed expertise in branding, advertising, and persuasive copywriting. Rory challenges businesses to rethink traditional marketing, focusing on psychology-driven strategies that enhance consumer engagement and brand success without requiring large-scale, expensive campaigns.

6. Ken Segall

Ken Segall is a pioneering figure within the marketing industry, admired for his role as the Creative Director of Apple for many years. In the 1990s, Ken was a crucial part of Apple’s creative team and was credited with naming the iMac in the campaign ‘Think Different”. With his experience at companies like Dell, IBM, and Intel, he now delivers inspiring keynote speeches, where he shares his career journey with audiences and provides passionate individuals with the motivation needed to work towards their own aspirations.

Official Feedback for Ken Segall:

"Thank you to Champions for helping us organize Ken as a speaker to our EMEA Management Committee – it was something very different to what we usually do and Champions helped with the short timeline and understanding our needs from the start. Ken was a great hit with the team and will be a talking point for some time to come!" - L’Oreal

7. Katie King

Katie King is a respected keynote speaker and management consultant who focuses on topics like marketing, STEM, AI, and digital business transformation. She held many key roles throughout her career before starting her own ventures, including becoming the Director of Test 100 and CEO of AI in Marketing and Zoodikers. Using her experience in the marketing industry, Katie has spent 30 years coaching companies like Harrods, Arsenal FC, O2 and the NHS.

Official Feedback for Katie King:

"Katie was fab, thank you, both in run up and on the day of the event - she brought a different perspective on the subject of AI and went down really well with the attendees at our event." - PEGA

8. Rafe Offer

Rafe Offer is a remarkable leader within the marketing industry and is recognised for his ability to know exactly what the consumer wants. Throughout his career, Rafe has worked for many world-renowned corporations, including Coca-Cola and Walt Disney, whilst also consulting for businesses such as Microsoft, Aviva, and Amazon. Having been part of many marketing campaigns throughout his career, Rafe now has a deep understanding of what works and what does not work. He regularly shares his experiences with audiences and provides valuable insight into how businesses cope with consumer wants and needs constantly changing.

9. Timothy Armoo

Timothy Armoo is a talented entrepreneur, working within the social influencer market. Starting aged just 14, Timothy showed a keen entrepreneurial mindset and began running his first company, Alpha Tutoring. As his skills developed, he has created many successful businesses and is now the Founder and CEO of Fanbytes. Creating the largest marketing agency in the world for influencers, Timothy is highly respected for his work and when attending speaking events, he covers topics such as social media, digital disruption and marketing.

Official Feedback for Timothy Armoo:

"Most influential person in Marketing and Advertising"- Evening Standard

10. Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter is recognised throughout many industries due to his impressive marketing achievements. Having previously worked as the Head of Digital for the Virgin Group, Alex showcased his ability to help global companies create a digital marketing strategy which helps increase success. Working with brands such as L’Oréal, Pepsi and IKEA for over 10 years, he has made a great impact in many different industries and is now highly sought-after to attend corporate events globally to share his knowledge with audiences.

Official Feedback for Alex Hunter:

"I just wanted to send a quick note about how blown away we were by Alex’s session. Incredibly engaging and relevant, and so well suited to the audience." - British Gas

11. Vladimer Botsvadze

Vladimer Botsvadze offers unparalleled speaking services that are a must for businesses seeking to thrive in the digital age. As a pioneer in digital marketing and transformation, Vladimer's expertise has reshaped industries and earned him numerous accolades. His captivating keynote speeches on topics ranging from content marketing to AI and chatbots are perfect for industry conferences and summits. With a track record of being named the No.1 Global Marketing Thought Leader and featured in prestigious publications, Vladimer's insights are well-researched and authentic.

Official Feedback for Vladimer Botsvadze: 

"Vladimer is a leading expert in the field of online marketing and branding. He provides daily useful insights on digital and social networks. He is skilled at creating and maintaining relationships with people all over the world." - AC Milan

Hire a Digital Marketing Speaker for Your Event, Today!

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This exclusive selection of the top digital marketing speakers to hire was authored by Nick Owens, based upon verified customer feedback from over 175 marketing & branding events between 2022 and 2025. 

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