8 industry updates, 1 open job role & 7 events for YOU


Hey Reader,

We're squeezing a lot into this week's newsletter! πŸ’—

From wonderful new resources shared by our members to last-minute opportunities (looking at you, WTSFest London speaker pitches πŸ‘€), plus brand new WTSTalks, upcoming events and plenty of ways to get involved.

Thank you to this week's WTSNewsletter sponsors & WTSPartner features: Semrush, STAT Search Analytics, Moz & ICS-digital

Let's get started =)


Brilliant work by our brilliant members
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1) Giulia Panozzo - The Metric Most SEOs Are Still Not Measuring In The Age Of AI​

2) Kaitlin McMichael - How to Use AI to Build an SEO Progress Scorecard in Minutes​

3) Lauren Busby - Technical SEO testing: How to build a stronger experiment​

4) Miracle Inameti-Archibong - The SEO’s Guide to Agentic Commerce​

5) Motoko Hunt - European Search Strategy Goes Beyond Google & Bing​

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​If you’d like to recommend resources for future editions (& yes, please recommend your own work!), fill out this form:


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WTSFest Philadelphia standard tickets are running low
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Final Call tickets begin September 1st

🚨 Your last chance to save $200 on WTSFest Philadelphia

Standard tickets are running low, and Final Call pricing begins September 1st.

Join us in Philly for a full day of learning, fresh ideas and the chance to meet folks working across marketing.


[Webinar] How to Build AI Agents to Automate Marketing, Business & Operations Tasks
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WTSTalk with Erin Simmons, Nick Lafferty & Ray Grieselhuber

What could you achieve by putting AI agents to work?

Join us live on Zoom with:

Through examples from their own work, they’ll demonstrate how AI agents can automate repetitive marketing, community and business tasks, while sharing workflows & ideas you can adapt to your role.

You’ll leave with:​
β†’ Real-world examples of AI agents in action
β†’ A practical understanding of which tasks are suitable for automation
β†’ Actionable ideas for building agents that save time and improve how you work

The session will feature three 20-minute talks, followed by 15 minutes of live Q&A.

πŸ“… Tuesday 8th September
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πŸ•“ 4pm BST (11am EDT)


Upcoming WTS virtual events

3 September Β· 4pm BST Β· WTS Slack AMA

​Figuring Out Your Next Career Move​

Thinking about your first marketing role, moving agency or in-house, changing disciplines, or stepping into leadership?

Join Helen Pollitt and James Congdon for a live Career AMA in #general-career on the WTS Slack covering: in-demand skills, CVs, interviews, salary negotiations and more.


15 September Β· 4pm BST Β· WTSTalk

​AI Search Doesn’t Want You to Be Everything to Everyone​

86% of AI citations come from sources brands can influence.

Join Francesca Belmer to learn how AI cross-checks your claims against third-party sources & how turning broad claims into specific, credible expertise can improve your visibility.


Rankings don’t reveal your true SERP visibility
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[Spotlight Sponsor: STAT Search Analytics]

Traditional rank tracking tells you what order results appear in on a SERP, but it doesn’t tell you if searchers are actually seeing you. Because today’s SERPs are constantly shifting, pixel position tracking has become essential for revealing your true visibility.

To help you navigate the evolving search landscape, our friends at STAT Search Analytics have broken down what pixel position tracking is, why rank alone misses the full picture, and how you can use pixel data to sharpen your SEO strategy.

Check out their full blog post (and dive deeper into SERP visibility with their webinar linked within) to see how visible your site really is.


Share Your AI Search Insights πŸ”
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Help shape the 2026 SEOFOMO State of AI Search Optimization report.

The survey takes less than five minutes and will help build a clearer picture of the AI search trends and challenges facing our industry. Results will be published openly and for free at the end of August.

By taking part, you could also win an SEOFOMO hoodie, cup or access to tools including Semrush, Similarweb, Sitebulb, Screaming Frog and more.

πŸ“… Survey closes: 27 August 2026​
🎁 Winner announced: 28 August 2026


Our latest WTSInterview

Meet Shweta Gupta!

Shweta is an SEO and content strategist based in the UK.

With an MBA, a strong background in sales and traditional marketing, and experience in academia as a qualified Assistant Professor, she brings a practical, people-first approach to digital growth.

After moving to the UK, she transitioned into digital marketing, upskilling from the ground up and building hands-on experience across SEO, content strategy, paid media and AI-assisted workflows.

Today, she works at the intersection of SEO, content and AI, helping brands create content that is structured, useful and built around real audience needs.


Save on WTSFest tickets before prices rise
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Book now before Philly Standard and London Super Early Bird tickets end

October 1st 2026
Philadelphia, USA

NOW: $499 standard tix
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March 19th 2027
London, UK

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NEXT: Β£399 +VAT when gone!


🎀 2 DAYS left to pitch for WTSFest London
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Submit your talk by August 21st!

This is your final chance to pitch your idea for the WTSFest London 2027 stage.

You don’t need a huge following or previous speaking experience. We select talks for their value, not the popularity of the speaker.

Selected speakers receive a Β£500 fee, up to Β£200 towards travel, presentation support, a dedicated speaker room and a professional media kit.

Don’t leave your idea sitting in your drafts.

We want YOU on our stage!


40% off MozCon London tickets + VIP lounge access!
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[WTSPartner Feature: Moz]

​MozCon London is bringing a full day of SEO and AI search insights!

The speaker line-up includes WTSers Willow Mack, Chima Mmeje, Beatrice Gamba, Helen Pollitt & Katy Powell, with more names to be announced.

WTSers receive:

  • 40% off tickets with code WTSMOZCON
  • Access to the VIP lounge to network, recharge and connect between sessions
  • The code works on Early Bird tickets while they remain available.

πŸ“… 13 November 2026​
πŸ“ Convene 22 Bishopsgate

Use code WTSMOZCON for 40%


Our Empower track speakers for WTSFest Philly!
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Meet the speakers...

Count down to 2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z​

We end the day with two sessions designed to help you invest in the person behind the job title.

πŸ’‘ Melissa Sierra shares a practical framework for building influence, increasing your visibility, and shaping a career that's driven by purpose, not just promotions.

πŸ’‘ Heather Hamilton explores why progress beats perfection every time, offering practical ways to stop overthinking, make confident decisions & keep moving forward.

& when the talks finish, the conversations don't.
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Join us for our After Party! We'll be at the same lovely venue Convene, so you can continue chatting with speakers, reconnect with familiar faces & meet brilliant marketers from across the world!


An exciting job role for Paid Media folks!
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[Jobs Sponsor: ICS-digital]

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Senior Paid Media Manager
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πŸ’°Salary: Β£35,000 - Β£40,000
πŸ“Location: Leeds (Hybrid - minimum 1 day/week)

Join our WTSPartner ICS-digital as they continue to grow their Paid Media offering!

Ideal for someone who wants to:​
β†’ Lead strategy and execution across Paid Search, Paid Social, and performance campaigns
β†’ Work closely with SEO, Digital PR, Creative, and Marketing teams on integrated campaigns
β†’ Help develop the agency's Paid Media offering and contribute to new business growth
β†’ Join a collaborative agency with flexible working, a work abroad policy, and strong career development opportunities


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