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Russell Parsons

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Editor-in-chief, Marketing Week and the Festival of Marketing at Marketing Week
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Russell Parsons is the award-winning Editor-in-chief of Marketing Week and the Festival of Marketing, where he leads the content and editorial direction. A trusted authority on marketing, he frequently hosts industry podcasts and delivers keynote speeches. He is also an advisory board member for The School of Marketing.

Outside of his editorial responsibilities, Russell is a proud father and a self-described pop music fan. He believes in the simple but powerful advice to "be kind," viewing it as a core personal value that is nice to uphold.

Unique fact: In 2016, he won the prestigious "New Editor of the Year Award" from the British Society of Magazine Editors.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Editor-in-chief, Marketing Week and the Festival of Marketing
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Marketing Effectiveness
He frequently discusses marketing effectiveness, ROI, and how marketing can prove its value to the C-suite, and oversees Marketing Week's Top 100 Most Effective Marketers.
AI in Marketing
Regularly explores the impact of AI on marketing strategy, advertising, and team structures through his podcasts and writing, focusing on both the hype and practical applications.
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Career

Work history

5-2020
Editor-in-chief, Marketing Week and the Festival of Marketing
Marketing Week
1-2015 - 5-2020
Editor
Marketing Week
7-2010 - 1-2015
News Editor
Marketing Week
1-2009 - 7-2010
Reporter
Marketing Week
9-2008 - 1-2009
Deputy Editor
Mad.co.uk
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Media appearances

Introducing Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing – includes quote from Russell Parsons, editor‑in‑chief. Featured in Marketing Week
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Russell Parsons: It’s a good time to be a marketer. Featured in Marketing Week
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