Speaker on Social Media, marketing & Careers

Hiring Brian Honigman as a Speaker:

If you’re looking for a practical, entertaining and insightful speaker, then Brian Honigman is the ideal educator for your next event. He’s spoken at numerous organizations and institutions from the United Nations to New York University to NATO to Thomson Reuters about marketing, social media, content, freelancing, and career advancement.

Attendees leave his sessions with renewed enthusiasm for marketing (or their career trajectory) as his advice is based on academic research as an adjunct professor, while balanced with real-world examples from 15+ years consulting on marketing for top organizations.

To the right, you can watch his talk at NATO’s Social Media Experts Forum exploring how NGO’s can extend their impact with social media, and below that is his Digital Summit talk on practicing moderation so your campaigns are more entertaining and educational, and less promotional.

Establishing Your Brand's POV

In a world where AI-generated content is everywhere, a strong brand point of view (POV) is what keeps your messaging human, authentic, and distinct. This talk unpacks why a well-defined POV is your greatest asset in standing out, building trust, and fostering real connections. Learn how to craft and communicate a perspective that not only differentiates your brand but also counteracts the generic, impersonal nature of AI-driven marketing, the onslaught of new trends, and more.

Lead with Chutzpah on Social Media

A Yiddish word to describe boldness, chutzpah (pronounced hoot-spa) is what’s required from leaders and brands to make an impact on social media. As a senior leader, you have an opportunity to leverage social to drive the narrative in your industry, bring awareness to your brand, and inspire employees to chime in on the conversation. But just showing up on LinkedIn or elsewhere isn’t enough, making bold, intentional choices with a clear message is how you make an impression with resonance.

AI-Powered Marketing That Works

Make AI your team’s marketing advantage by learning how to apply it strategically, moving beyond experimentation. This session helps you identify where AI adds value, how to implement it effectively as a process improvement, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Gain a framework for blending AI with human insight to win with marketing.

Designing an Unconventional Career

Careers rarely follow a straight line—and that’s a good thing. In a world of expanding professional possibilities, embracing diverse experiences can help you grow into a more effective leader in the workplace or an adaptable freelancer charting your own path. Discover how to design a career on your terms that is financially rewarding, flexible, and fulfilling.

Cultivating a Content-First Mindset

Go beyond viewing content as words, visuals, or videos. Instead, learn to see content as a product and one part of the experience your brand crafts to engage, educate, and build relationships with customers. Explore the advantages of a content mindset from building mental availability to fostering agility and how your team can embrace this shift.

Marketing Strategy, the RuPaul Way

Marketing that blends in is simply noise. We must contradict established norms in thoughtful ways to make an impression. Just like RuPaul redefined drag with confidence, originality, and fearlessness, in this talk you’ll learn how to reimagine your brand’s strategy by leading with personality, challenging expectations, and embracing the unexpected.

Client Testimonials

"Mr. Honigman was able to provide a very good overview on the subject matter, suggest very useful tips, and engage the group in an interactive discussion. His extensive experience in social media and digital journalism, coupled with his ability to present the knowledge in a simple and interesting way, produced one of the most memorable lectures for this year’s training programme. The journalists said they had really enjoyed it and learnt a great deal. We thank him for his support and we look forward to his further engagement with our activities."

Mikhail Seliankin

Chief of Section, Global Communications at the United Nations

"Brian is an engaging speaker who delivered practical advice and great tips for our attendees to implement in their own marketing. Plus, he meets deadlines and is great to work with!"

Kathy Bushman

Director of Content & Learning, Digital Summit Philadelphia

"Brian came highly recommended to present at NATO’s Social Media Forum on the usage of Facebook and Twitter for Government and he did not disappoint! Providing guidelines and data interwoven with examples from other similar practitioners Brian turned the theory into digestible practice. You cannot go wrong with Brian as a speaker at your social media event."

Franky Saegerman

Head of Digital Insights at NATO

"Brian presented on creating social media strategies at our monthly user meetup to over 150+ attendees. His presentation was well-organized, thought out and extremely enlightening. The crowd gave rave reviews and we look forward to working with him again in the future!"

Robyn Steinberg

Outreach Manager at Wix

"I included Brian as a featured speaker at GSMI’s 2016 Social Media Strategies Summit. Not only is Brian organized and an absolute pleasure to work with – he also knows his stuff. He prepared a very concise, informative talk around content marketing ROI that attendees loved and found very valuable. I’ll definitely be inviting Brian back to speak!"

Breanna Jacobs

Conference Producer at Social Media Strategies Summit