It’s time to get your calendar out and plan your marketing events for the year ahead so you can schmooze with the great and good from the industry, and hear from the people in the know to take tips, inspiration and actionable insights back to your team.
We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up some of the best UK digital marketing events – both virtual and in-person – to pop in your diary.
1. Building Brands
September 3 2024, Bristol
In the last few years, Building Brands has built a reputation for providing marketers in the South West (and beyond!) a brilliant day of insights.
It somehow manages to balance a broad spectrum of disciplines with the level of detail needed to come away with actual insights. As a day-long conference, it’s run spectacularly well. Our Paid Social Director Becky and Paid Media Executive Harry spoke at the previous event and you can hear them run through a recap of the event on LinkedIn – Performance Max by Harry and Pinterest tips from Becky!
Learn more about Building Brands
2. Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing
3 October, The Brewery, London
If you want to go big or go home, this is the event for you. With some of the world’s biggest brands in attendance the Festival of Marketing is a one-stop shop for those looking for thought leadership from some of the biggest and brightest in the industry. It really is brilliant stuff, with handy reminders of the foundations of marketing, along with the topical talking points to help you stay super relevant.
Learn more about the Festival of Marketing
3. The CMO’s guide to Peak Performance
In a world of rapidly-evolving technology and unsettled economic climates, the need for smarter marketing strategies has never been higher. As we approach Q4, Black Friday, and the crucial holiday season, Launch’s event on 10 October will help marketing teams understand the now, next and future of performance marketing with valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
At the CMO’s giude to Peak Performance, high profile speakers from Google join marketing experts and CMO’s from brands such as Green People Organic Skincare so that you can apply the learnings to your own strategy. It will address trends including AI-driven advertising challenges, measurement and attribution, as well as continuing the conversation about emotionally connecting with your potential customers through their online journey.
Get your ticket for the CMO’s guide to Peak Performance.
Slightly Further Afield
4. SMX Advanced Europe
September 10th to 11th 2024, Berlin
Whilst it’s not UK based, SMX Advanced warrants a mention for the unique opportunity it offers to explore the complexities of search marketing among Europe’s finest. For advanced SEO and PPC executives only, it offers featured sessions, workshops and roundtables to give you the chance for in depth discussion with leading figures from the industry.
Learn more on the SMX advanced website
Previous events
5. BrightonSEO
April 25th-26th 2024, Brighton (in person and virtual event)
BrightonSEO has grown to become a lynchpin for digital marketers, and not just in the UK. With its massive variety of talks, it’s an excellent way to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the industry.
If you’re after insight in a specific digital discipline beyond SEO, we highly recommend checking out the growing fringe festivals, including The Paid Social Show, The Search Advertising Show and MeasureFest.
They offer a virtual-only package, which is especially handy for those of you who struggle to get away from your desk as well as ballots for free tickets.
6. Social Media Marketing Forum (SocialDay)
8 May 2024, London (in person)
Is there a collective noun for a pack of Social media marketing professionals? Well if there isn’t, SocialDay is THE day to invent one. It’s an unmissable networking opportunity, a chance to catch up with the latest trends plus there’s Q&As with Meta, Twitter and Snapchat. Stop scrolling and start talking and you’ll come away with big ideas (so users don’t scroll past you, eh)?
Learn more on the SocialDay website.
7. MAD//Fest
July 2nd to 4th 2024, London
Ever wondered where the cutting-edge of digital marketing converges? Look no further than MAD//Fest London. This festival isn’t just an event; it’s a vibrant melting pot of ideas, innovation, and interaction. It’s where the brightest minds in digital marketing, advertising, and technology gather to rewrite the rulebook. With keynote speeches from industry leaders and pioneering companies, workshops brimming with actionable insights, and a unique pitchfest for startups, MAD//Fest is a playground for professionals who dare to think differently.
Learn more on the MAD//Fest website
And finally…
Naturally, we also recommend you keep a close watch on Google events throughout the year, especially with GA4 just around the corner and consumer habits shifting.
We never shy away from a learning opportunity at Launch, which is one reason why our team of paid media experts, data analysts and CRO team get consistently great results for our clients. So you’re likely to run into as industry events, both virtual and in-person! You can also contact us directly if you are looking to make your paid media work better for you.
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