Manchester DM #13 - Digital Marketing Event

Schedule

Thu Sep 24 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

WPP Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Join us for the thirteenth Manchester DM event, where local digital marketers can network, learn, and grow together!
About this Event

Our Thirteenth Manchester DM Event - hosted by Cedarwood Digital in partnership with Evoluted!

Following the success of our first twelve Manchester DM events, we're back for our thirteenth instalment, bringing together some of the brightest minds in digital marketing for an evening of insight, networking and great conversation.

Expect four fantastic talks, laid-back vibes, free food and drink, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow marketers from across the North West.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your marketing career, Manchester DM is the perfect opportunity to learn from industry experts, share ideas, and stay ahead in an ever-changing digital landscape.

As always, Manchester DM is completely free to attend.


📍 Venue


We’re excited to announce that this Manchester DM Summer Special will take place at WPP Manchester.

🤝 Sponsors

A huge thanks to our sponsors Don't Panic. Events like Manchester DM wouldn't be possible without their support.


Schedule for the evening

17:45 - Arrive, grab some free pizza and a free drink

18:15 - Intro and welcome

18:30 - Listen and learn from our three amazing speakers

19:30 - Get social with our team, speakers and your fellow Manchester DM attendees


Speakers

  • Dan McCartney - Head Of Search & Social @ Hallam

Talk: "Slop, Scroll, Switch: How Audiences Are Reclaiming the Internet"

Description:

The internet has spent decades trying to replicate human conversation, but never quite managed it.
AI slop is now pushing audiences toward more human spaces like Reddit, Substack and Medium, while Google bets the web will go "agentic-first," ignoring that uptake is a human decision, not a technical one (75% of Brits already say they dislike AI).
This talk makes the case that no fad or platform shift changes the fundamentals: people buy from people, and trust built through conversation is the one channel marketing can't automate away.


  • Maaria Khatri - Senior Search Everywhere Strategist @ Deviation

Talk: "TBA"

Description:

TBA

  • Nikki Halliwell - Senior Technical SEO Manager @ Journey Further

Talk: "Indexation Engineering: Controlling What Actually Gets Indexed"

Description:

Google doesn’t index everything anymore. And it’s not trying to. Indexation is selective by design. AI search systems are even more selective. Most sites are massively overestimating what’s indexed. Indexation is earned, not given. This is how you can direct these systems in the right direction


Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge. See you there!


Agenda

🕑: 05:45 PM
Arrive, grab some free pizza & a free drink!
🕑: 06:15 PM
Intro & welcome
🕑: 06:30 PM
Listen & learn from our three amazing speakers
🕑: 07:30 PM
Networking
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Where is it happening?

WPP Manchester, 1 New Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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