A Marketing Discovery Day at Old Trafford Stadium

Tuesday 23rd June 10am to 2pm

The UK’s Leading Events for Marketing Professionals

Inspiring you with new ideas and solutions

This is it… The inspration for your next campaign, the technology that streamlines your processes, the expertise you need to take your marketing to the next level.

First time visitor or a regular to our events, you’ll be welcomed just the same. Your ticket provides an all-access pass to our seminars, presented by some of the best speakers in the business. We’ve also curated an exhibition of leading agencies and solutions suppliers. So, if you need help with your website, SEO or Social Media, your next tech project or you’re just browsing, this is the perfect chance to catch up on what’s new.

Who's Speaking?

New for 2026 ‘5 in twenty’

Thought leadership sessions for senior marketing professionals that are insightful, relevant and actionable.

5 valuable takeaways delivered in twenty minute sessions.

Even more content packed into a four hour event. – Delivering more value in less time.

Focussed exclusively on content. – No fluff, no sales pitches, no repetition

An improved audio experience through your own headphones. – Like having your own personal speaker.

Why Most Websites Underperform (And How to Fix This)

Will Roberts

WebBox

Many websites fall short not because of design or technology, but because of hidden decisions that rarely get questioned. This 5in20 session shares five strategic insights into why websites underperform and what marketers should prioritise to improve performance.

AI Didn’t Kill Your Website...It Exposed It

Greg Landon

Leadoo

As marketers, we often hear that AI poses a threat to our marketing performance, our website traffic, and even our jobs! Leadoo will lay out why AI hasn't killed your website, but has created a new benchmark all sites MUST meet and the pillars your website needs in 2026 and beyond, to keep hitting your goals in an AI world.

Your website traffic is in freefall… what now?

John Kelleher

SpotDev

John Kelleher, Chief Executive of SpotDev, explains why website traffic is declining, why AI-driven visitors convert better, and how to attract, convert, and nurture qualified AI traffic into a recurring traffic source for your business.

How to unlock SEO success, whatever your budget

Elliot Stanion

The SEO Works

No matter your budget, you can make SEO a key part of your marketing return. Join us for an insightful presentation where we will explore the best SEO strategies for zero budget, some budget and blingy budget! Discover practical tips, real-world examples, and cost-effective strategies that will boost your online presence and drive impressive results.

AI + CRM: How marketers can finally prove their lead quality

Dan Roche

Workbooks

The connection between Sales and Marketing teams in B2B has always been an issue. Marketing believes they've found hot leads , while Sales don't agree. The problem? Both teams using different measures to evaluate lead quality, and no single source of truth. Leading to frustration from both teams. But the holy grail of objectivity - not subjectivity - around lead quality has finally been achieved in 2026. This session will show marketers how to use AI + CRM to make this happen, and what it means for their relationship with sales, and the wider business.

How to Market Boring B2B Products

Joseph Cox

MARTECH3D

B2B products aren't boring, they're just misunderstood. This talk explores how to uncover and communicate the hidden value of a physical, technical, or complex product, turning features into compelling stories that engage and convert your audience.

How Not to Be Boring: The Art of Being Unforgettable

Tom Maskill

Webmart

Forget best practice. It's time to break away from the boring and inject the fun. This session serves up colourful brand stories, creative inspiration, and practical tips to make your brand impossible to ignore. Expect a fast-paced, engaging '5 in Twenty' with no grey areas, just great ideas for every customer touchpoint.

Gaining attention in a crowded inbox

Adam Oldfield

Force24

Traditional segmentation no longer reflects how modern buyers behave. This '5 in Twenty' session explores how automation, AI and live signals help marketers deliver relevance in the moment, simplify segmentation, and improve results without adding complexity.

5 email marketing wins from brands doing it right.

Frank Brooks

Dotdigital

Five rapid‑fire case studies, twenty minutes of inspiration. See how Dotdigital customers use email marketing to overcome challenges and achieve standout results. Join us and take away ideas you can apply as soon as you get back to your desk!

Ditch the Vanilla: The Three Principles of Blockbuster Brands

Oliver Duffy-Lee

21six

Why do some brands change the world while others fade into irrelevance? The difference isn’t luck - it’s strategy. In Ditch the Vanilla, we’ll break down the three essential principles behind blockbuster brands and show you how to make your business unforgettable.

Digital Marketing When AI Chooses the Winners

Mr Bobble

Bobble Digital

AI now decides which brands get seen, trusted, and chosen before anyone clicks. This session explores how AI is reshaping digital marketing, why old KPIs are failing, and how teams win visibility across search, ads, content, and AI-driven journeys

49 killer performance marketing tips that actually work

Claire Daniels

Trio Media

Don't want to be sold to? Here's our straight up list of no bull marketing tips for web, SEO, PPC and CRO that will optimise your marketing game in 2025! We're spilling the tea on all our tried and tested strategies that have generated results for our clients, to help make you look good.

Who's Exhibiting?

And Our Exhibitors

A mix of international brands and inspirational new solutions

PREMIER EVENT SPONSOR
Marketing Automation - Beyond Email

CATEGORY SPONSOR
| LEAD GENERATION |
Helping you convert web visitors to customers

CATEGORY SPONSOR
| WEBSITES |
Expert HubSpot & AI solutions for business transformation 

CATEGORY SPONSOR
| Print & Digital |
The Sustainable Marketing Agency

CATEGORY SPONSOR
| CRM |
The no-BS CRM for midsized businesses

The Agency For Brands That Care

Ethically sourced promotional products and corporate clothing.

Trusted to deliver exceptional recruitment

An agile digital marketing agency

Campaigner is a robust email & SMS SaaS platform

Branding, websites, and content, that get results

A leader in marketing automation technology.

The Product Information Management & Ecommerce Experts

Your Supportive Print Partner

Growing brands with social campaigns and video

Eco Promotional Items with a twist!

The 3D product marketing and sales platform for B2B companies.

Limitless customisation. Instantly visualised.

Power up your exhibiting performance with Nimlok!

We're digital growth experts - offering SEO, PPC & Web

Brand voice and conversion copy that drives action

Podcast Strategies and Solutions

Shaping The Future In Graphic Design

Increase Conversions in 60 Days

Digital Success for Sectors Improving Lives

Helping You Reach The Inbox

Who's Podcasting?

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Live Podcasts

Sound Media’s James Marriott presents the marketingSHOWCASE studio

The secret to fast-moving industrial equipment

Barnaby Crawshaw

PAL Hire

PAL Hire is the Deliveroo of construction equipment hire. In a world where everyone wants immediate gratification and same-day delivery, how has this affected the construction hire industry? James speaks with Marketing Manager Barnaby about how he has had to keep things moving - quickly - with his marketing.

PR Services for the entertainment industry

Emma Bilardi

Inthemixr

Marketing comes in different forms, spans across every industry and can range from one simple strategy to complex - across many clients, platforms and services. Emma talks to James about promotiong clients in the entertainment industry and how she keeps her PR relevant, exciting and progressive!

Marketing in merchant banking

Jonathan Dytor

Close Brothers

Merchant banking isn't front of mind when it comes to industries that need different forms of marketing. James speaks to Jonathan about the importance of marketing to clients for their services, which tools they find important to help them in the process - and whether or not AI has become a helpful influence for the marketing team...

Apply for your tickets

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June 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am -

Join us and some of the UK's leading marketing experts at one of the world's most famous theatres and watch our new '5 in twenty' sessions.

Testimonials

I wanted to thank the team at marketingSHOWCASE for such a great event! The atmosphere was so positive and relaxed and I had some great conversations with the exhibitors. Lots of takeaways from the talks too. Can’t wait for the next one.

Christine Mooney

Marketing Manager, J+D Forecasting

How to get there

Old Trafford Stadium

In the The Manchester Suite Suite

Sat Nav : M16 0RA. The event is located in the Manchester Suite within the Alex Ferguson Stand. Free parking is available in car park N2 accessed off Wharfside Way.

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