Annual Events:
Mark Saxby
Mark Saxby is a Social Media Pioneer. A multi-award-winning former BBC and ITV journalist, he founded Status Social, one of the world’s first specialist social media consultancies, and later launched Positive Social, a ground-breaking national charity helping children navigate the digital world. Mark believes that social media should enhance our lives, not take over them.
About Mark Saxby
Mark Saxby delivers thought-provoking, humorous, and practical talks that inspire audiences to rethink their relationships with social media. Whether speaking to businesses, schools, or conference audiences, Mark brings a unique blend of expertise, real-world experience, and unforgettable storytelling.
Acknowledged as being one of the UK’s top social media experts, Mark has won multiple awards since creating Status Social in 2011. So far, Mark and his team have generated more than £20m in sales through social media.
Mark founded Positive Social with his wife, Kerry, in 2020. The now-national charity runs interactive classes in schools, helping children make better decisions about how they use social media. More than 10,000 children have already gone through a Positive Social session.
As well as seeing the negative impact of social media and phones on children, Mark recognises that adults also need help. Through his ground-breaking Be More Colin, talks, Mark helps teams to enjoy a better relationship with social media and their phones, leading to better mental health, increased job satisfaction and improved productivity.
Mark is a born storyteller and adventurer. His talks include tales of daring journalism and celebrity-encounters. Plus he talks about the time he helped Azerbaijan win the Eurovision Song Contest while disguised as a Moldovan. Not to mention his campaign to rid the world of quiche.
He also created the world’s first professionally-run Social Media Weddings service –covered in the international press – and turned down the world’s most famous footballer after being asked to manage his social media.
Mark has been featured many times on the BBC, ITV and in the national press. He’s worked with some of the world’s best-known companies and has a large social media following.
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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 host events and talk about other social media-related issues, including sales generation, customer service and recruitment.
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Testimonials
"Probably the best and most engaging and entertaining speaker I've ever had a chance to see"
The Digital Maze
"I have seen Mark Saxby present on two occasions and both times he has been engaging, exciting and memorable."
Merlin Entertainments Group
"As someone who thought he was in charge of his relationship with his phone, Mark’s ‘Be More Colin’ talk made me think again – it was thought-provoking and full of energy"
Wellglade Group
"The feedback has been nothing but positive and some verging on delirious! Highly recommended!"
E-Factor Group
"Mark blew the audience away – a powerful message that people are speaking about weeks later."
TGIS Aviation
