Co-located with eCommerce Expo

23 - 24 September 2026
Excel London

23 - 24 September 2026
Excel London

Speakers

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Vicky Owens - Socially Speaking Media

Vicky Owens

Founder and CEO, Socially Speaking Media

Ai is nothing to be scared off and shouldn't replace anything, simply leverage it. I use AI to expand on my creativity, not replace it. In my work running a social media agency focused on organic virality, ideas always come first, AI then helps us execute them faster and smarter.

We use AI to analyse patterns in high-performing content, identify hooks, and pressure-test ideas before they go live. It speeds up research, scripting, and iteration, allowing my team to focus more on creative direction, storytelling, and brand nuance. These are the things AI can't replicate.

The key is balance. AI can generate options, but it can't replace human instinct, cultural awareness, or emotional intelligence. The content that truly performs is rooted in our own lived experience and originality, not through automation.

For us, AI isn't about using it more for the sake of it, it's about removing friction in the business. It allows us to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time crafting standout ideas that actually connect with people.

Without being too cliche, it's about working smarter, not harder. Use AI to elevate your creativity, not dilute it.

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