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Exec Connect Presents: Marketing for Growth in 2026

12th February 2026

Marketing for Growth in 2026 is a live, online event series for senior executives who want board-level clarity on how marketing drives commercial results. It’s free to attend and designed for CEOs, MDs, Business Owners and Marketing Directors.

 

Who should attend

This session is designed for: CEOs, Managing Directors, Business Owners, and Marketing Directors who want to challenge thinking, align teams around growth, and focus spend where it returns most.

 

Why this matters now

  • Beat competitors to Google: if customers can’t find you first, they’ll find a rival.
  • Adapt to AI-led research: buyers increasingly use AI tools for discovery—be present in AI answers.
  • Build a brand that compounds: beyond clicks and impressions, win trust and long-term preference.
  • Ask for the right reports: know which numbers your teams should show you to drive growth.

 

Series overview

Marketing for Growth in 2026 is a new quarterly Exec Connect series focused on the board-level decisions that produce sustainable growth over the next five years. Across the year we’ll cover core themes such as Discovery & Funnels, AI & Brand Visibility, Reporting & Metrics, and Future Trends—with takeaways you can apply immediately.

What you’ll gain (at a glance):

  • A strategic understanding of how AI, data and tooling are reshaping marketing.
  • Clarity on where advertising spend delivers the highest returns today.
  • The key growth levers your teams should be pulling—and how to hold them to account.
  • A peer network of leaders tackling the same challenges.

 

Part One (Q1 2026): Discovery, Remarketing & Conversion Funnels

Event focus: the backbone of online growth—how to build awareness, stay front-of-mind, and convert attention into revenue. You don’t need the how-to buttons; you need the why, what to expect, and where to focus budget in 2026.

 

Speakers & hosts

Sam Evans — Managing Director, Gather Social

Dave Southey — Managing Director, WebWorks

Hosted as part of Macildowie’s Exec Connect network for senior leaders.

 

How the series runs

  • Four sessions across 2026 (quarterly).
  • Each event builds immediate takeaways and contributes to a five-year growth picture.
  • Content is produced in Macildowie Exec Connect, Gather Social and WebWorks branding to maximise reach across networks.

 

Format & logistics

  • Location: Live online (join from anywhere).
  • Cost: Free.
  • How to join: Secure your place via the Eventbrite form below; you’ll receive joining details by email.
  • Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll share the slides and a summary afterwards.

 

What you’ll receive after the event

  • A concise summary of the key frameworks and decisions discussed.
  • Selected slides/notes to brief your team.
  • An invite to future Exec Connect: Marketing for Growth sessions in 2026.