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Beth Egan is an on-demand marketing partner for small- medium sized businesses, offering the strategic insight and creative execution of a full marketing department-without the overhead. With over a decade of hands-on experience across diverse marketing roles, Beth specialises in delivering tailored, results-driven campaigns that span the entire customer journey. From building brand identity and managing tone of voice to executing multi-channel campaigns across digital platforms, Beth brings a rare blend of strategy, content creation, and implementation. Her expertise, execution and extensive network of trusted freelancers make her a true plug-in solution for growing businesses.
Dan Saunders | Head of Performance Marketing | Evergreen Finance London
Unleashing the Power of Data: My 18-Year Journey in Digital For nearly two decades, I've thrived in the dynamic world of digital marketing, fuelled by an unwavering passion for data-driven strategies. My expertise lies in leveraging data insights to unlock new business opportunities and propel success. Data as the Cornerstone: My approach is anchored in a deep understanding of different markets and competitors. This data-centric foundation allows me to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and establish a competitive edge. I actively collaborate with directors and heads of service, translating business goals into actionable plans informed by data-driven insights. Beyond the Numbers: Strategic Execution My passion extends beyond data analysis. I'm a catalyst for change. I meticulously plan and execute UK market E-commerce and digital marketing campaigns, managing substantial budgets across various groups. My data-driven strategies have consistently driven sales growth, expanded online channels, and fostered a loyal customer base. Leading with Data-Fueled Inspiration: As an international keynote speaker, I ignite the minds of teams, inspiring them to embrace data-driven approaches. I lead large teams of specialists, fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver exceptional digital products and services. My commitment to knowledge transfer extends to mentoring executives and C-suite leaders, ensuring all levels are empowered by data insights. A Holistic View: Customer Journey & Beyond My data obsession doesn't stop at market analysis. I utilize analytics and insight tools to meticulously evaluate the end-to-end customer experience across all touchpoints. Leveraging this data, I work seamlessly with trade marketing teams to optimize product categories and recommend strategic product mixes. Furthermore, I actively contribute to SEO, PPC, UX, and CRO strategies, ensuring our digital presence is data-optimized for maximum impact. Building Teams & Sharing Knowledge: Beyond strategy, I'm passionate about building and leading high-performing, diverse teams. Through data analysis, I identify the required digital capabilities – the right people, processes, and technology – to fuel digital transformation. As a visible leader, I bridge the knowledge gap by holding regular lectures and Q&A sessions for all levels, from aspiring executives to C-suite teams. Data is the lifeblood of my digital journey. By translating insights into actionable strategies, I empower businesses to achieve remarkable results.
Dee Cowburn | Crisis Communications Consultant |
Dee Cowburn is a communications specialist and media advisor with nearly two decades of experience in high risk political environments. She runs her own communications consultancy, Dee Cowburn Communications Ltd, specialising in crisis communications, reputation, risk and political management, media relations and training. Her work has involved working internationally providing advice and training on policing communications. Dee previously led the policing and crime communications function for the Mayor of West Yorkshire and the former Police and Crime Commissioner, and before that, was an investigative journalist, specialising in health, crime and politics. She set up the press function for the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner and advised on international high profile stories, including the murder of an MP in West Yorkshire, a teacher killed in her classroom, and a police officer shot as they carried out routine inquiries. Priorities around communication included Violence Against Women and Girls, knife crime, modern slavery, and Child Sexual Exploitation. As an investigative journalist in Coventry, Jersey, and Yorkshire, her reporting led to an independent inquiry and changes within the health system in Jersey. A trustee of Rett UK, Dee also works with Together for Short Lives and is passionate about supporting charities to raise awareness of vital causes, involving children with life limiting conditions. Dee’s daughter Tilly has Rett Syndrome and since her diagnosis, she has supported charities of all shapes and sizes with their messaging and communications, including crisis communications, and crafting meaningful and purposeful content.
Eugene Mischenko | Founder | e-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association
Eugene Mischenko is a dynamic executive leader with over 20 years of experience in omnichannel sales, marketing, digital transformation, and e-commerce across B2B, B2B2C, and B2C sectors. As the Founder and President of the E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association (ECDMA), he has been instrumental in shaping industry standards and recognizing excellence in digital marketing. Eugene has held senior leadership roles at global companies such as METRO, SANOFI, and L’Occitane en Provence, leading transformative digital initiatives. His extensive judging experience spans several prestigious awards, where he applies his strategic insight to evaluate creativity, innovation, and impact in digital communications.
Haris Evangelou | Head of PPC | Compare the Market
Haris is currently the Head of PPC in Compare the Market, UK’s biggest price comparison website offering customers a fair, independent comparison on insurance, energy and broadband, money products. His experience covers all biddable media and SEO, content, with a genuine passion in data, analytics and integrated customer-focused marketing strategies. Previously spent all of his years agency side, leading and managing big global brands to deliver growth through PPC and integrated biddable marketing strategies. Now, with more than 14 years of in-house and agency-side experience under his belt has worked in almost all industries from retail and fashion to travel and financial services. A technical marketer at heart, focuses now more into strategy setting and leadership but will always love an innovative marketing campaign that delivers against the business objectives.
Jaime Hill | Ecommerce Director | ex Oak Furnitureland, Hurtigruten & Monsoon Accessorize
Jaime has over two decades of experience as a Marketing & Ecommerce professional with a successful track record leading teams and developing strategy to transform organisations’ digital capability and channels to market. She has had success in roles at brands including Avis, Barclays, Dairy Crest and Oak Furnitureland, and across a wide range of B2B and B2C vertical markets. Most recently, Jaime was Interim Head of Ecommerce & Trading at Monsoon. A graduate of the Institute of Digital Marketing and qualified Executive Business Coach, Jaime's professional passion is for making life easier for the customer at every touch
Karol Soja | SEO consultant |
Karol Soja is an experienced SEO consultant and freelancer with over 12 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has gained a comprehensive understanding of SEO from various perspectives, having worked in startup, SEO agency, in-house teams, and as a Head of SEO in an agency working with the largest Polish brands. After a decade, he made the decision to venture out as an independent consultant and freelancer. His areas of specialization include e-commerce, where he excels in traffic scaling and international expansion. Additionally, Karol also works with publishers, acquiring traffic from Google News and Google Discover. Privately, Karol is an advocate for remote work, allowing him to combine his interests with travels to different parts of the world. He is also an active athlete, regularly participating in long-distance running and triathlons. As a judge for the European Search Awards, Karol brings a wealth of knowledge, a passion for SEO, and a commitment to recognizing excellence within the industry.
Lucasz Rogala | SEO/SXO Visioner & Strategist |
Lukas Adamec | Performance Marketing Manager | DACH at Zendesk
Lukas Adamec has been working within Paid Digital for 11+ years, during which he transitioned from an employee to a freelancer & CEO of Abadam Marketing. In the last 5 years Lukas has focused on Consultancy - working with established agencies to deliver client growth. His focus is particularly on international paid opportunities, from Google to Yandex, from Naver to Baidu, from Yahoo JP to Seznam. Lukas is a firm believer in knowledge sharing and enjoys discussing experiences with established online marketers as well as providing training to new colleagues. During his time off, Lukas recharges his energy by being disconnected from online influences and instead spends his time on wildlife photography.
Lukasz Zelezny, UK Search Awards judge, Top10 UK Social Media influencer and former director of organic performance at uSwitch / Zoopla. Currently is working as an independent SEO Consultant helping in organic traffic acquisition, technical SEO and content marketing. Lukasz started his career in 2005 and has since been responsible for the organic performance of a number of companies including HomeAway, Thomson Reuters, The Digital Property Group, Fleetway Travel, uSwitch, Zoopla. Each year Lukasz is speaking at many SEO and social media conferences. He was a speaker at ClickZ Shanghai China, ClickZ Jakarta Indonesia, SiMGA Malta, SES London as well as Marketing Festival in Brno, Brighton SEO in Brighton and UnGagged in London. Every year he is actively participating in 10 to 20 events as an SEO/Social Media keynote speaker. Additionally, he organizes workshops and meetups where he is sharing tips around SEO, Social Media and Analytics.
Richard Gregory | Founder | Agency NXD
Richard is co-founder of AgencyNXD as well as an advisor and NXD to multiple tech firms and agencies, including Adzooma, Fluid Digitial and Ruler Analytics. Heralding from “Silicon Ramsbottom” he is an ardent supporter of the digital and tech industry in the North of England. Previously, Richard was the managing director of digital agency Latitude, director of Tech North and co-founder of SAScon.
Melinda Stuart | Enterprise Go-to-Market, Data Analytics and Experience | Optus
A career spanning over two decades, (Melinda) began in P.R. and communications for the luxury goods and automotive industries in Europe. She then transitioned into B2B after moving back to Australia, where she was originally from, in digital and technology. Working for some of the most robust tech. providers, Melinda has led marketing strategies and teams internationally. Driven by a passion for customer-centricity and a love of the craft of Marketing, she has also served in advisory roles for go-to-market expansion for several start-ups and as a speaker on Account Based Marketing and bridging the gap between Sales and Marketing.
Myriam Jessier is the co-founder of Neurospicy.agency. They have more than 15 years of experience in performance marketing.
Owain Lloyd-williams | SEO Consultant | Son of Jack
Owain Lloyd-Williams has been in the SEO and digital marketing space for around 12 years, and has vast experience overseeing organic digital strategies for leading global brands in an agency, in-house and consulting capacity. As an independent consultant, he’s either found leading stakeholder management and SEO strategy for large enterprise companies or deep down the rabbit holes of international SEO, content and technical SEO. He also has a niche specialism in China SEO.
Rejoice Ojiaku | Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED | SEO Manager
Rejoice Ojiaku is an SEO Specialist & Content Strategist, as well as the Co-Founder of B-DigitalUK – a platform for showcasing and empowering black talent in the UK digital marketing scene. Her expertise lies in SEO, Diversity and inclusion, all bolstered by strong personal branding both online and offline.
Sarah Cook | Communications Consultant |
Sarah has worked in communications for over 15 years: both in-house and for agencies. Most recently, she's been responsible for brand campaigns and content in the Group brand team at Legal & General. Before this, she worked at an international law firm, leading their social media strategy and started her career as a communications consultant, working at PR agencies in London.
Stephen Waddington | Director | Wadds Inc
Stephen Waddington is the founder and managing partner of Wadds Inc, a professional advisory firm for agencies and communications teams, and a co-founder of Socially Mobile Community Interest Company. He is pursuing a PhD at Leeds Business School, underscoring his commitment to advancing the industry's understanding of public relations through academic research. Waddington originally trained as an engineer. His interest in technology and its communicative aspects led him to a career in public relations. He has worked for The Economist, HM Government, Intel, Microsoft, The Press Association, NHS, Tesco and Virgin Media Business clients. He has written and edited ten books, including Brand Anarchy, Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication and Share This, and served as President of the CIPR.
Steve Kuncewicz | Partner and Head Of Creative, Digital & Marketing | Glaisyers ETL
Steve is a Partner and Head of Creative, Digital and Marketing at Glaisyers ETL in Manchester. He specialises in intellectual property, media social media and privacy law and is listed as a "recommended lawyer" in the Legal 500, and was a co-founder pf the Bulletproof Agency Network. He is a regular media spokesperson, and has given interviews to the local and national press through BBC Breakfast, Sky News, ITV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and LBC London. Steve is also the Manchester Publicity Association’s Honorary Solicitor.
With an unusual path, my career in digital marketing began in 2018, 2 years after completing my Degree in Philosophy. After a course in digital marketing with an internship, I ended up working at the agency where I interned. With 5 years of experience and dozens of clients, I worked as a PPC manager and content manager. 3 years on I decided to focus exclusively on paid campaigns. Throughout this time I developed experience in lead gen in the B2B market and later in brand development, traffic increase, and purchase generation in the B2C market. I am currently responsible for the PPC department at MintySquare, where I develop marketing strategies for several fashion brands and campaigns that aim to increase brand awareness and generate purchases.
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