The Marketing Meetup Irl

The Marketing Meetup is back at the MK:U Innovation Hub on Wednesday 9 December, with the evening's talk given by Leesa Morris, a brand story copywriter and published author. Her session is titled 'It's Not About You. How to Tell a Brand Story That's All About Your Ideal Client', and it hits on a common trap: talking too much about yourself when you should be talking about the people you're actually trying to reach.

If you've never been, The Marketing Meetup is a global community for marketers and the marketing-curious. It's built as an informal, friendly gathering that puts kindness and learning you can put into action above everything else. There's no selling and no networking bingo here, so it's more of a night out with people who do what you do than a corporate mixer. The Milton Keynes chapter runs in partnership with the MK:U Innovation Hub, which sits in the heart of the city and works to help new ideas grow by championing pioneering mindsets and showcasing local talent. The evening is supported by Twist Consultancy, which reshapes marketing strategy, delivery and training, and by The Keynote Club, a public speaking club for marketers.

The format is straightforward: doors open at 6:00 pm, the speakers start at 6:30 pm, and from 7:15 pm it's open conversation until home time at 8:00 pm. It's framed as a place to listen, meet like-minded people and have real conversations with real humans, rather than a rigid schedule of presentations. The whole thing runs from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the MK:U Innovation Hub in Bouverie House, 200 Silbury Blvd, MK9 1LT. Tickets are pay-what-you-like, from £5 to £50, booked via Eventbrite.