EVENTS
LEARN MORESOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR 2026
Thursday, 11 December - 3-5pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR 2026 During this FREE 2-hour event, we will explore the trends, tools and strategies set to shape the social media landscape in 2026., Social media continues to evolve at lightning speed. With new...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – JANUARY 2026
Thursday, 8 January - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - JANUARY 2026Stay ahead in the ever-changing world of social media marketing with our first update of 2026! This FREE, online event is ideal for social media managers, small business owners, and...
BUILD YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR 2026
Thursday, 22 January - 3-5pm (UK time) BUILD YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR 2026 Start the year with a clear, confident plan for your social media success in 2026. Join Alison Battisby, social media strategist and founder of Avocado Social, for a practical and...
SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR 2026: WHAT HOSPITALITY BRANDS NEED TO KNOW
Tuesday, 27 January - 9.30 - 10.30am (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR 2026: WHAT HOSPITALITY BRANDS NEED TO KNOWYour guests are already using social media differently. Is your brand keeping up? Social platforms are evolving faster than ever, and hospitality brands...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2026
Thursday, 5 February - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2026 Get ready for the month ahead with our Social Media Marketing Update – February 2026. This live, expert-led session is designed to help you stay current in the fast-moving world of...
EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY: ACTIVATE YOUR TEAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Thursday, 26 February - 3-5pm (UK time) EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY: ACTIVATE YOUR TEAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA It’s time to empower your team to become your brand’s most authentic and impactful advocates. Join social media strategist Alison Battisby for this inspiring and practical...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – MARCH 2026
Thursday, 5 March - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE FOR MARCH 2026 Social media continues to shift fast, and staying informed is key to getting results. Join us for the March 2026 edition of our free monthly update, designed to help you stay one step...
LINKEDIN FOR BUSINESS: HOW TO GROW YOUR COMPANY PAGE
Thursday, 19 March - 3-5pm (UK time) LINKEDIN FOR BUSINESS: HOW TO GROW YOUR COMPANY PAGE LinkedIn is more powerful, and more crowded, than ever before. In 2026, standing out on the platform requires more than just regular posting. You need a well-optimised Company...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – APRIL 2026
Thursday, 2 April - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE FOR APRIL 2026Social media never slows down. Join us for the latest instalment of our free monthly update and get up to speed on the key changes, trends, and tools shaping social media right now. This...
META ADVERTISING IN 2026: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Thursday, 16 April - 3-5pm (UK time) META ADVERTISING IN 2026: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Meta Ads have evolved, again. And in 2026, the changes are bigger than ever. With AI now at the heart of targeting, creative, and measurement across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger,...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – MAY 2026
Thursday, 7 May - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE FOR MAY 2026 Join us for May’s essential social media update, designed to keep you and your brand one step ahead. Led by social media strategist Alison Battisby, this live online session will highlight...
REELS MASTERCLASS: USING INSTAGRAM VIDEO TO BOOST VISIBILITY
Thursday, 21 May - 3-5pm (UK time) REELS MASTERCLASS: USING INSTAGRAM VIDEO TO BOOST VISIBILITY Instagram Reels continue to be one of the fastest ways to grow your reach and engage new audiences. But with new trends, features, and video behaviours emerging in 2026,...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – JUNE 2026
Thursday, 4 June - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE FOR JUNE 2026 Halfway through 2026, the social media world is buzzing with new features, shifting algorithms, and evolving audience behaviours. This free, one-hour online session is your opportunity to...
INSTAGRAM MARKETING MASTERCLASS
Thursday, 18 June - 3-5pm (UK time) INSTAGRAM MARKETING MASTERCLASS: TACTICS TO STAY AHEAD IN 2026 Instagram continues to be one of the most influential platforms for businesses to increase brand visibility, foster deeper audience relationships, and drive measurable...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – JULY 2026
Thursday, 2 July - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - JULY 2026 This one-hour online session is designed to bring marketers, business owners and social media leads up to speed on what’s working now, what’s changed, and what needs rethinking as we head...
TIKTOK MARKETING MASTERCLASS: GROW YOUR BRAND WITH CONFIDENCE
Thursday, 16 July - 3-5pm (UK time) TIKTOK MARKETING MASTERCLASS: GROW YOUR BRAND WITH CONFIDENCE TikTok is no longer a platform reserved for dance trends and Gen Z. It’s a powerful discovery engine and growth channel for small businesses, creators, and marketers....
META ADS: CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS THAT CONVERT
Tuesday, 11 November - 1-3pm (UK time) META ADVERTISING: CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS THAT CONVERT Learn how to boost sales and bookings this festive season with our Meta Advertising for Christmas workshop. Discover ad strategies for Facebook and Instagram to increase...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – AUGUST 2026
Thursday, 6 August - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - AUGUST 2026August is the perfect time to regroup, recharge, and rethink your approach to social media before Q4 begins. This free 1-hour online update is designed for marketers, business owners,...
MASTERING LINKEDIN COMPANY PAGES: REACH, INFLUENCE & ENGAGEMENT
Thursday, 27 August - 3-5pm (UK time) MASTERING LINKEDIN COMPANY PAGES: REACH, INFLUENCE & ENGAGEMENT LinkedIn is one of the most trusted and effective B2B marketing platforms, but building a Company Page that consistently performs requires more than just posting...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2026
Thursday, 3 September - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2026As we head into the final quarter of the year, our September Social Media Marketing Update brings you the most important changes, trends, and tools that every marketer and business...
GET YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHRISTMAS READY
Thursday, 17 September - 3-5pm (UK time) MASTERING LINKEDIN COMPANY PAGES: REACH, INFLUENCE & ENGAGEMENT Planning ahead is the secret to a stress-free, successful festive season on social media. In this practical and inspiring 2-hour live online workshop, social...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – OCTOBER 2026
Thursday, 1 October - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - OCTOBER 2026October marks the start of one of the busiest seasons in social media and being prepared is everything. Join us for our free monthly 1-hour update, where Alison Battisby will walk you...
TIKTOK ADVERTISING MADE EASY
Thursday, 15 October - 3-5pm (UK time) TIKTOK ADVERTISING MADE EASY: CAMPAIGNS THAT CONVERT TikTok is one of the fastest-growing advertising platforms in the world, but launching your first campaign can feel overwhelming. In this hands-on, 2-hour live workshop, social...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2026
Thursday, 5 November - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2026 As we enter the final stretch of 2026, social media platforms are moving fast with new features, shifting algorithms, and end-of-year trends already taking shape. This FREE 1-hour...
LINKEDIN ADVERTISING: CAMPAIGNS THAT CONVERT
Thursday, 19 November - 3-5pm (UK time) LINKEDIN ADVERTISING: CAMPAIGNS THAT CONVERT Want to run better LinkedIn Ads in 2026? In this 2-hour live, practical training workshop, social media strategist Alison Battisby will guide you through how to plan and implement a...
YOUTUBE FOR BUSINESS: GROWING YOUR BRAND CHANNEL
Wednesday, 3 December - 3-5pm (UK time) YOUTUBE FOR BUSINESS Want to grow your YouTube channel and reach more customers in 2026? With over 2.5 billion monthly users and a rise in AI-powered search and recommendation tools, there’s never been a better time to develop a...
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2025
Thursday, 20 November - 12-1pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2025 Our FREE Social Media Marketing Update is a must-attend online event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-changing world of social media. Perfect for social...
AI & SOCIAL MEDIA
Wednesday, 26 November - 1-3pm (UK time) AI & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AI is no longer a future trend. It’s here, and it’s transforming how we create content, manage workflows, and build smarter social media strategies. In this 2-hour interactive workshop, you’ll...
SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR 2026
Tuesday, 18 November - 1-3pm (UK time) SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS FOR 2026 We're back with our annual Social Media Trends for 2026 session at the American Marketing Association. This is a must-attend masterclass designed to help you stay ahead in one of the fastest-moving...
SOCIAL MEDIA BOOTCAMP
ENDED - Tuesday, 16 - Wednesday, 17 September SOCIAL MEDIA BOOTCAMP Alison is excited to be leading an exclusive AMA Social Media Bootcamp, designed especially for beginners who want to harness the full potential of social media marketing. Over two interactive days,...
DIGITAL MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
ENDED - Tuesday, 2 September DIGITAL MARKETING THAT WORKS: PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Alison is thrilled to be leading a free business.connected workshop in partnership with Vodafone Business and Enterprise Nation, designed specifically for small businesses...
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