The Marketing Meetup IRL: Manchester
Schedule
Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Autotrader | Manchester, EN
About this Event
The Manchester Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Manchester to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in 'listen' not 'sell' mode đ
We'll be heading back to the Autotrader offices, in their new location in Circle Square, to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time. Please look out for TMM signs on the night, which will point you to the right entrance for the venue! :)
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. Weâll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Letâs have a lovely night in the company of some amazinâ people.
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Speaker: Tonina Takova, Head of Strategy at Social for Good
Topic: Marketing in the age of the (social) lurker
Does anyone else feel like social media has become a bit⌠crap lately?
Engagement is down.
Growth is slower.
And somehow, our CMO Jim still expects more.
If youâve found yourself questioning whether itâs your content, your strategy, or just you ... youâre not alone.
In this session, you will learn:
- Why engagement is declining and why that doesnât mean your work isnât working
- What âquiet consumptionâ actually looks like, and how audience behaviour is changing
- What to measure instead of likes, comments and follower growth
- Bonus: How to confidently push back when stakeholders question performance
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The format of the night:
6.00 pm - Doors Open - Drinks, Networking, and smiles
6.30 pm - Introduction and Talks Begin
7.15 pm - Talks Finish, Networking, Listening, Saying Hello, and Positively Lovely People - A nice chilled out time đ
8.00 pm - End of the night - you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Supported by Autotrader, whose purpose is Driving Change Together. Responsibly. Auto Trader is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, it aims to build stronger partnerships with its customers and use its voice and influence to drive more environmentally friendly vehicle choices. Find out more at https://www.autotrader.co.uk/
Supported by CTI Digital, your digital agency for growth and transformation. These legends transform underperforming websites into conversion engines, fragmented digital strategies into cohesive roadmaps and struggling campaigns into revenue drivers. Find out more at https://www.ctidigital.com/
Supported by The Keynote Club, a public speaking club for marketers. TKC is a safe and friendly space for marketing folk to come together, connect and exercise our public speaking muscles. Get involved at thekeynoteclub.com đ
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And finally...
This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from ÂŁ5 to ÂŁ50 (the average TMM attendes choose to pay ÂŁ11.38 đ )
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to [email protected] and weâll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn't already been reached!) đ
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but donât show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, youâre outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members đ
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See you there!
Where is it happening?
Autotrader, 3 Hawkshaw Street, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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