Mark Saxby
Who is Mark Saxby?
Mark Saxby is a multi-award-winning former BBC and ITV presenter, newsreader, and journalist who became one of the world’s first social media consultants. Mark combines deep expertise in social media with a storyteller’s flair to captivate audiences across sectors.
What are Mark Saxby’s main achievements?
Since founding Status Social in 2011, Mark has helped businesses generate over £20 million in sales through social media strategies that actually work. Concerned by the darker side of social media, Mark also launched Positive Social, a national charity that has equipped thousands of schoolchildren to make better, safer choices online.
Mark’s story is as entertaining as it is impactful — from allegedly helping Azerbaijan win Eurovision (disguised as a Moldovan, no less!) to fronting a campaign against quiche that made national headlines. With Mark, you get serious insights wrapped in unforgettable stories.
What topics does Mark Saxby cover at events?
- Mental Health and Digital Distractions
Employees lose an average of two hours every workday to personal phone use. Mark delivers powerful strategies to help your teams break free from digital distractions, improve their mental health, and rediscover their productivity and job satisfaction. - Social Media & AI – Friend or Foe?
As one of the UK’s most successful social media consultants, Mark reveals how to harness AI to supercharge your social media results — without losing the human touch. - From Award-Winning Journalist to Social Media Radical
He came within moments of committing treason, was attacked in Hull Prison thanks to Shakespeare and helped Azerbaijan win Eurovision while disguised as a Moldovan. Mark’s funny and fascinating story of his time as a BBC and ITV journalist before becoming a social media pioneer enthrals and entertains audiences. - Social Media & Young People
Social media’s impact on young people is profound — and often troubling. Drawing from his work with Positive Social, Mark shares practical guidance for parents, educators, and students on navigating social platforms safely and positively.
Mark is also available to talk about other social media-related issues, including sales generation, customer service and recruitment.
Why should you hire Mark Saxby for your next event?
Mark blends journalistic authority with entrepreneurial savvy. Audiences remember his talks because they’re packed with humour, real-life drama, and practical takeaways.
How to hire Mark Saxby for your next event?
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