Speaking

Are you a conference, seminar or workshop organiser? Do you have a business-to-business audience in need of fresh digital or integrated marketing inspiration? Perhaps you want to invigorate your sales and marketing teams? 

Booking René to speak, sit on a panel, judge, chair or train will ensure your audience leaves with fresh ideas and new approaches to consider. Read on for 2013 bookings, typical presentations and testimonials.

René is an engaging and, at times, provocative speaker and panellist, most at home talking to business-to-business audiences about the challenges they face in migrating their marketing online, but also on topics such as PR and communications, marketing management, leadership and international marketing.

*******Showreel coming in February 2013.********

René practices what he preaches and, having attended many conferences in his time, appreciates the need to present action-inspiring content in an interesting and engaging way.

In the last two years, René has spoken for bodies including The CIM, Social Media Academy, University of Derby, Business North West, UK Trade & Investment, two B2B Marketing Magazine conferences (June and November), two Only Marketing Jobs On the Edge conferences (opening Bristol and energetically chairing in Manchester to great plaudits). Rene finished 2012 with a lively event at Manchester Metropolitan University on “The five digital marketing tools you meet in heaven”.

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2013 engagements (booking links to follow)

• AVAILABLE ON DEMAND NOW 11th January: Webinar for SmartInsights summit on BrightTalk “B2B digital marketing priorities for 2013“
• 31st January: B2BM expert webinar – Social media brand guidelines for b2b [webinar]
• TBC 2013: Brilliant B2B Digital Marketing tour of CIM branches
• May: Cheshire
• May: West Midlands
• June: Cumbria
• October: East Midlands
• BOOKING SOON 11th April Silverpop Bookclub feat. Brilliant B2B Digital Marketing [webinar]
• BOOKING NOW 30th April 2013: On the Edge digital marketing conference, London (chair)
• BOOKING NOW 23 May 2013: On the Edge digital marketing conference, Manchester (chair)
• TBC June 2013: On the Edge digital marketing conference, Bristol, date/topic tbc
• TBC 13 June 2013: B2B Marketing Summit, London, topic tbc

Typical topics

René prides himself on delivering bespoke content that meets the needs of the audience and works with event organisers to ensure they get what they need out of the day. Typical recent topics have included a range of b2b marketing, digital and international marketing assignments:

• Going beyond the status update – content marketing strategies for B2B marketers
• It’s not the size, it’s what you do with it – B2B social media
• Untangling the web – how businesses can punch above their weight online
• Seven steps to brilliant B2B digital marketing – using digital tools to raise profile, drive engagement and generate business leads
• The trials and tribulations of international marketing
• Beyond .co.uk – international digital marketing

Speaking testimonials 2012-13

 David Edmundson-Bird Principal Lecturer in Digital Marketing & Enterprise at Manchester Metropolitan University

 Saba Hudson Events Manager at B2BMarketing

“Rene spoke at our B2B Marketing Summit event and was absolutely brilliant. Not only did he provide his content before the deadline (which is unheard of!), it was of a very high quality and many delegates singled him out for praise when feeding back about the event. Rene’s knowledge of b2b marketing is second to none and his breadth of knowledge does not go unnoticed by any who hear him speak. A joy to work with!”

 Jane Sherwood Marketing Manager OnlyMarketingJobs.com & UKMarketingNetwork.co.uk

“We’ve had the privilege of René agreeing to speak at two of our digital marketing conferences as well as chairing one of these conferences. Not only was his presentation detailed and inspiring, he was a fantastic chair who helped run the event smoothly. His involvement for both post and pre-event marketing was superb, putting in a huge amount of time and effort. We are looking forward to René’s involvement in our events this year”.

 Natasha Preocanin Event Manager OnlyMarketingJobs.com & UKMarketingNetwork.co.uk

“We’ve been lucky enough to have René speak at two of our marketing conferences throughout 2012. Not only is he an expert with in-depth knowledge of B2B Marketing, but his personable, professional attitude made it an absolute pleasure to work with him. René’s enthusiasm for our conferences throughout the whole concept is incredible and not only did he agree to speak at our conferences, but also made a commanding conference Chair.

If the above does not recommend René highly enough, we’ve also asked him to Chair our conferences in 2013. Surely that speaks for itself!”

 Sally Sykes External Affairs and Communications Director – PR, Marketing, Int comms

“I know René Power personally and professionally. I have seen him present on B2B digital engagement where he and his organisation are at the forefront of encouraging more businesses to embrace social media to grow their products and companies. He makes a powerful (no pun intended!) case for the growing impact of B2B social media usage, backed up by strong case studies and a focus on measurement and evaluation.”

 Stuart Smith Owner at Rocco Alexander Ltd

“Having listened to Rene speak in recent North West based discussion forums, I can say that he has the much sought after ability to connect with his audience on a meaningful level. He clearly has an absolute passion for his subject and this is evident in his delivery. I have seen him speak often and will attend seminars or industry evenings purely on the basis that Rene is in attendance.”

 Dr John Dakin Programme Leader MBA, University of Derby

“Very happy to recommend Rene on the basis of his depth of expertise in digital marketing and social media. I can equally endorse his work and value as an expert and visiting speaker for undergraduate/postgraduate students on marketing and business programmes. Look forward to working with him again in the future.”

 Imran Farooq MD & Senior Examiner in Digital Marketing

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