2025 edition
top marketers making a positive impact
Celebrating the incredible humans to show up with intention to make an impact in the marketing world.
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CELEBRATING TRAILBLAZERS WHO WANT TO MAKE MARKETING MORE ACCESSIBLE IMPACTFUL INCLUSIVE HUMAN FUN
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Our Top marketers of 2025 is a celebration of marketing done right. It’s about shining a light on the individuals who are more than just marketers—they are the dreamers, doers, and the dynamites igniting a trail of inspiration for all of us.
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Top Voices in Marketing & Beyond
Stephanie J
Stephanie J is an Edgy Marketing expert helping individuals enhance their personal brand and engagement on LinkedIn, boasting impressive growth and viral success in just one year.
Diane Wiredu
Diane Wiredu is a messaging expert helping B2B Tech and SaaS firms articulate their value propositions and enhance conversions through compelling storytelling and strategic messaging.
Dave Harland
Dave Harland is an approved Top Voice nominee and skilled copywriter, known for crafting engaging content that drives action across various industries with a friendly, approachable style.
Ademola Adelakun
Ademola Adelakun is an approved nominee in 2025, specialising in creating impactful video content that enhances brand visibility and engages audiences effectively.
Nick Entwistle
Nick Entwistle, Creative Director and founder of the Bank of Creativity, excels in engaging content and campaigns, boasting a strong social media presence and five published books.
Dan Nelken
Dan Nelken, author of a best-selling self-help book for copywriters, is now a sought-after speaker and educator for renowned brands and ad agencies.
Niki Hutchison
Niki Hutchinson is a Marketing Strategist focused on empowering entrepreneurs with clear, effective marketing strategies to achieve financial freedom and business success.
Aashima Praveen
Aashima Praveen is an Associate Director at Bumble with 9+ years in growth marketing, recognised for her contributions in tech and product marketing, and has led significant growth for major companies.
Chenell Basilio
Chenell Basilio, a Newsletter Growth Researcher and founder of Growth In Reverse, helps creators build their audience by reverse engineering successful strategies.
Lucy Kebbell
Lucy Kebbell is a sustainability advocate and social media expert, helping small businesses thrive ethically through The WIP, which offers resources and networking opportunities.
Sophie Miller
Social media educator and consultant, she is the founder and director of global marketing community of Pretty Little Marketer, which has huge and engaged following across all social platforms.
marketing should be fun
Agencies Owners
Vicky Owens
Founder of SSM, she has turned personal challenges into a six-figure social media enterprise, now a top-ranked podcaster, strategist and trainer.
Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider, CEO of TrioSEO, specialises in B2B blog writing, driving organic traffic, and converting leads, with a strong background in managing SEO-focused content.
Rebecca Leppard
Rebecca Leppard, a former corporate marketer, built her brand on LinkedIn and now runs a marketing agency empowering overlooked female entrepreneurs.
Omolola Dada
Omolola Dada is a marketing specialist and founder of Awani Digitals, empowering individuals and businesses globally to succeed in the marketing industry.
Lindsay Tjepkema
Lindsay Tjepkema, founder of Human Brands Win, boasts two decades in B2B marketing and leads in brand storytelling, helping founders grow their businesses.
Nick Zviadadze
Nick Zviadadze is a growth marketing expert with over eight years in SEO and content marketing, and founder of the remote agency MintSEO, enhancing businesses’ search visibility.
Kate Smoothy
Kate Smoothy, founder of Webhive Digital, excels in web design and SEO, helping businesses enhance their online presence and achieve top rankings with a strategic approach.
Robert Kaminski
Robert Kaminski is a co-founder at Fletch PMM, aiding B2B startups with product positioning and has extensive experience with venture-backed companies and innovative projects.
Social Media Trailblazers
Emma York
A devoted digital marketing consultant and business owner for a decade, passionately trains and mentors business owners nationwide to achieve their digital goals.
Jess Bruno
Social media strategist with 10 years of digital marketing, she crafts purposeful content, driving conversions. Coaching programs blend mindset and bespoke strategy.
Nicola Webster
Nicola, a social media strategist with 15 years in brand licensing, excels in bringing brands alive on social media through training and bespoke strategies.
Aggie Meroni
Aggie Meroni, Founder of White Bee Digital, excels in Meta Ads, helping brands grow with 14 years of experience. She’s a Lead Meta Trainer and CPD-accredited for training.
Allanah Micallef
Allanah Micallef, a social media wizard, has built a community of 30,000 by sharing her authentic marketing journey as a Gen Z graduate navigating her career.
Libby Hendry
Libby Hendry grew Attwells Solicitors’ TikTok following to 25,000, achieving viral success and boosting brand image, leading to increased enquiries and collaborative opportunities.
Nicola Gwillym
Nicola Gwillym is a social media strategist and AI enthusiast, aiding businesses in optimising social media for growth while advocating for remote work and digital nomadism.
Inge Hunter
Inge Hunter, a tech innovator and CEO of Clue Content, transforms digital marketing with AI. An advocate for women in tech, she empowers businesses through storytelling and innovation.
John Espirian
John Espirian is a LinkedIn expert and author, helping small businesses enhance their online presence through consultations and training. He co-organises the UpLift Live conference.
Kira Shaw
Kira Shaw is a skilled social media strategist focused on helping ethical brands thrive through creative storytelling and impactful campaigns that foster community and inspire change.
Anisa Awad
Anisa Awad is a growth marketer with extensive SEO expertise, known for boosting traffic and revenue at a major e-commerce platform and curating initiatives for the World Economic Forum.
Anna Skipwith
Anna is an experienced social media trainer and consultant, specialising in strategy development and content creation for Instagram and X (Twitter).
Chelsea Lassen
Chelsea Lassen, a social media expert, has significantly boosted engagement and leads through innovative marketing strategies, demonstrating the critical role of social media in business.
Nicole Walters
Nicole Walters is a London-based social media strategist with over 6 years in marketing, servicing B2B brands and featured in Forbes and Stylist Magazine.
Richard Cook
Richard Cook, Social Media lead at Monzo since 2018, manages forums and channels. Formerly at Spotify, he enjoys the dynamic environment of a growing startup.
Penny Walker
Penny Walker is a TikTok expert, helping lifestyle brands create engaging TikTok content to boost revenue and brand awareness, with over six years of experience in content and design.
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The Ones to Watch
Raz Widrich
Raz Widrich is a seasoned copywriter with a decade of experience, empowering brands through honest content. He currently drives growth at Euno while freelancing.
Rhianne Lee
Rhianne helps businesses grow through scroll-stopping, engaging social media content, a passion sparked by starting her own business in 2021.
Ritika Das
Ritika Das is a copywriter and marketer passionate about buyer psychology, enhancing CTAs, and boosting website traffic.
Maribeth Check Odulio
A green-conscious storyseller helping sustainable companies tell and sell their brand and mission without greenwashing or sleazy tactics. 100% daydreamer. Certified Black Thumb Gardener.
Danielle Theobald
Danielle Theobald is a marketing expert specialising in brand growth through organic strategies and creativity, recognised in the list for her innovative approach.
Imogen Pickton
Imogen Pickton is an Account Manager at Veritas Digital Marketing and a freelance social media manager, specialising in building online communities for STEM and SaaS brands.
Beth Davies
Beth Davies, founder of Glow Into Social, enhances brands’ online presence through customised marketing strategies, social media management, and influencer collaborations.
Carina Farrell
Carina Farrell is a marketing consultant specialising in personal branding and strategy, renowned for her creativity and ability to help clients build authentic brands.
Cecilia Adjei-Sarpong
Cecilia Adjei-Sarpong is a transformative leader in marketing, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and recognised for her impactful campaigns and community initiatives.
Crystal Nyarko A
Crystal Nyarko A is an accomplished builder and marketing specialist with over 7 years’ experience, dedicated to social impact through her organisations and community support in Ghana.
Shantelle King
Shantelle King is a passionate Digital Marketer focused on brand development and social media strategy, advocating for women transitioning into tech. Let’s connect!
Takudzwa Masiiwa
Tkay Masiiwa is an influencer marketing executive passionate about building authentic brand connections, with a strong background in content creation and digital marketing.
Vanessa Stidever
Vanessa Stidever is a multi-disciplinary marketing and content creator with extensive experience in health and wellness, known for executing impactful events and creative campaigns.
marketing should be impactful
For Your Next Podcast Listen
Ben McKinney
Senior copywriter and tone of voice creation specialist. Started by marketing his window cleaning business at 21. Co-founder of Copy Or Die, crafting words for eternal brands.
Mel Barfield
Creative copywriter & brand writer. She writes for Freelancer Magazine. Loves short copy & naming projects. Mechanical keyboard enthusiast. Skiing & cheese dreamer.
Steve Folland
Steve Folland is an award-winning podcast editor and creator, known for his podcast ‘Being Freelance’, supporting freelancers with a community and live experiences.
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Purpose, DEI, Ethical Champions
Claudia Guerreiro
disillusioned with traditional marketing, she embraced Conscious Marketing – placing purpose at the core. she champions a community blending social impact and profits.
Maria Frances Marinay
Founder and Head of Social at beige. social, a global social media agency. With 10+ years experience she is passionate about using digital marketing to build a conscious world.
Vineta Greenwood
Vineeta Greenwood co-founded Wholegrain Digital, a sustainability-focused agency, advocating for ethical business practices in the digital sector for 17 years.
Pascalle Bergmans
Pascalle Bergmans, a speaker and entrepreneur, empowers others through communication, blending her theatrical background with corporate experience to inspire audiences worldwide.
Lydia Amoah
Lydia Amoah, CEO of BACKLIGHT, heads an award-winning agency unlocking the spending power of Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic audiences, helping businesses create inclusive strategies through data-driven insights and cultural expertise.
Cath Harris
Cath Harris is a marketing consultant aiding responsible businesses in impactful communication, working with founders and activists to foster positive change through business.
Giles Meltcafe
Giles Metcalfe is an ethical digital marketer focusing on sustainable practices and effective online marketing strategies via LinkedIn, Google Ads PPC, and SEO.
Emily Horton
Emily Horton is a communications expert with 10 years of experience, advocating for social justice and inclusion, and recognised as a Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise in 2023.
Erin Perkins
Erin Perkins, a deafblind advocate, educates businesses on accessibility, using her experiences to promote inclusion and make the world more accessible for all.
Flora Rosenow
Flora Rosenow is a Brand Strategist with extensive experience empowering purpose-driven brands globally, focusing on sustainability and innovative business practices.
Chloe Pierre
Chloe Pierre is a renowned author and digital strategist focused on Black women’s wellbeing, advocating for equity and sustainability while leading the wellness platform thy.self.
Jo Edge
Jo Edge is a marketing consultant helping purpose-driven businesses enhance their LinkedIn presence with effective strategies and engaging content to boost brand awareness and leads.
Rejoice Ojiaku
Rejoice Ojiaku is an enthusiastic SEO Manager with a strong grasp of search strategies and content, aiming to drive traffic and enhance online visibility.
Liana Fricker
Liana Fricker is the Founder of Inspiration Space, focusing on high performance training for small businesses while promoting environmental stewardship and innovation.
James Gill
James Gill, CEO of GoSquared, is a surprise nominee for 2025’s Top 100. He leads EcoSend, a Mailchimp alternative, focusing on software design and marketing.
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Marketing Consultants & Experts
Regina Anthony
Regina Antony is a skilled marketing consultant known for her strategic vision, creative execution, and commitment to inclusivity, driving impactful campaigns across diverse sectors.
Thalita Milan
Thalita Milan is a HubSpot consultant and trainer, empowering over 15,000 students through courses and tutorials on marketing and technology concepts.
Tom Winter
Tom Winter is a marketing consultant and CGO at SEOwind, merging research with AI to enhance content creation. He is a serial founder and passionate about sharing knowledge.
Victoria Boyd
Victoria Boyd, a seasoned marketing consultant, helps clients enhance their brands and achieve profit goals since 2016, leveraging her extensive experience in the marketing sector.
Serena Gasparini
Serena Gasparini is a marketing consultant and community strategist, advocating for mental health and women’s empowerment, recognised with multiple awards for her impactful work.
Shelley Rostlund
Shelley Rostlund is a personal brand strategist and host of the Brand Compass Podcast, inspiring others to express themselves and find momentum in their work.
Sophie Griffiths
Sophie Griffiths is a marketing consultant and business growth strategist, known for empowering ambitious women to scale their businesses while maintaining balance and support.
Tamara Howard
Tamara Howard is a marketing consultant focused on clarity, helping brands present effectively without feeling overwhelmed. She’s skilled in using tools like Canva.
Tassia O’Callaghan
Tassia is a marketing consultant specialising in data-driven web content strategies, with a decade of experience and a focus on brand building and SEO.
Rachel Extance
Rachel Extance, a marketing consultant, excels in uniting people through her copywriting and newsletters, showcasing genuine beliefs in her work and journalistic expertise.
Rena Tan
Rena Tan is a seasoned marketing consultant and public speaker with 25+ years’ experience, excelling in branding, digital marketing, and team development, driven by creativity and innovation.
Lorna Bladen
Lorna Bladen is a marketing leader and CMO at Enterprise Nation, driving campaigns for start-ups. She inspires future entrepreneurs with her expertise and passion for growth.
Milly Moss
Milly Moss is a creative communications consultant, founder of Milicomms, specialising in ethical marketing for charities, with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and impactful campaigns.
Moni Oloyede
Moni Oloyede, a marketing consultant with 15+ years of experience, is a thought leader dedicated to mentoring and inspiring future business professionals.
Jeremy Freeman
Jeremy Freeman is a deaf entrepreneur with 25 years of experience. He leads Business Brainbox, specialising in B2B storytelling and content writing.
Julia Bocchese
Julia Bocchese is an SEO and Pinterest Consultant aiding small businesses in reaching clients organically. She resides in Philadelphia with her family and enjoys travel photography and cooking.
Kate Rounding
Kate Rounding, an Executive Director with 25 years’ experience, leads projects in music education, fostering collaboration and social impact while promoting music technology in classrooms.
Ella Szumlas
Ella Szumlas is a seasoned web designer specialising in creating functional websites and courses for female entrepreneurs, leveraging her 15 years of marketing experience.
Hollie Benneyworth
Hollie Benneyworth is a B2B marketing consultant known for her innovative ABM strategies, currently enhancing marketing at Workday in the UKI market.
Anna Crowe
Anna Crowe is a marketing consultant and SEO director with 13+ years of experience, working with major brands. She enjoys burritos and puppies, and also coaches soccer.
Chris O
Chris O is an award-winning marketing consultant with over a decade of experience in PR and communications, focusing on empowering young entrepreneurs and promoting mental health and EDI.
Cristina Roman
Cristina Roman is a marketing consultant with 12 years’ experience in communication strategies for IT firms and start-ups, advocating for ethical marketing and impactful storytelling.
Angela Lyons
Angela Lyons, a seasoned graphic designer and founder of Lyons Creative, offers diverse design services and is the creative lead of Freelancer Magazine, proudly representing her East London roots.
Ayo Abbas
Ayo Abbas is an award-winning marketing consultant with 23 years’ experience in the property sector, founder of Abbas Marketing, specialising in B2B strategy and digital content.
Abi Sea
Abi Sea is a messaging and content expert with over 25 years of experience. Using her X-ray Messaging System, she’s the one to work with to attract clients through positive and creative messaging.
Amanda King
Amanda King is a seasoned SEO consultant with over a decade of experience, focusing on product, user, and business needs through data, analytics, and user experience.
Veronica Wood Querales
Veronica Wood Querales is a seasoned marketing consultant with over 17 years’ experience, specialising in B2B strategies, brand building, and mentoring marketers in growth roles.
Lashay Lewis
Lashay Lewis is a marketing consultant with expertise in boosting blog conversions and driving inbound leads, addressing common content strategy challenges for clients.
Rana Chamsi
Rana Chamsi is a Marketing Consultant aiding SMEs and entrepreneurs in enhancing visibility and impact through SEO, AI, and digital marketing strategies.