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Speaking

I speak about social-first content, storytelling, personal branding and visibility. My talks draw on 12+ years in marketing, award-winning campaigns and building a community of 120K people from scratch.

Coming up: Digital Marketing World Forum, ExCeL London, May 2027
James Wallis speaking on stage at Influencer 360
Creator of the Year shortlistbCreator Awards 2026
Marketing Academy ScholarClass of 2025, one of 30 marketers selected
Award-winning campaignsIncluding a national TV partnership with ITV
British Podcast Awards judgeJudging the UK's biggest podcast awards

Brands I've worked with

The Marketing Academy
The Podcast Show
Digital Marketing World Forum
YMS Youth Marketing Strategy
Little Black Book (LBB Online)
March of the Living UK
Influencer
360
Impulse
London
The Podcast
Summit

Topics I speak on

Social-first storytelling

How brands and creators make content people actually stop scrolling for, and what the algorithm really rewards.

The rise of the B2B creator

Why business audiences now follow people, not logos, and how brands and leaders can build personal influence.

Visibility and authenticity

Lessons from creating Hey Gay Boy: honest storytelling, community and why being seen matters.

Formats

Keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, podcast guest spots and awards judging, in person or online.

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