Mike Allton

AI Consultant, Speaker & Podcast Host
The AI Hat
Mike Allton is an AI Consultant & Trainer, host of The AI Hat Podcast, and international keynote speaker & author at The Social Media Hat, where he's tirelessly helping businesses and marketers get ahead of the AI Revolution and apply advanced technologies to their roles. He's also the Chief Storyteller at Agorapulse and has spent over a decade in digital marketing, bringing an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he's delivering a presentation or leading a workshop.

Mike Allton’s Sessions

8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m PT — Wednesday, November 12, 2025

AI Prompt Engineering for Marketers: Unpacking the Essentials

So, you're hearing all this buzz about AI in marketing, right? It feels a bit like everyone got a fancy new gadget, but the instruction manual seems to be missing, or maybe it's written in a language you don't quite speak yet. If you're wondering how to actually make AI do useful things for your marketing – things that go beyond just spitting out generic fluff – then you're absolutely in the right place. This workshop is all about rolling up our sleeves. We'll start by cutting through the noise of "The AI Revolution," giving you a clear, straightforward picture of what’s really changing for marketers and how you can confidently navigate these shifts without getting bogged down by the hype.

Then, we get to the real meat and potatoes: prompt engineering. Think of it as learning the 'magic words' – or rather, the smart, practical ways – to ask AI for exactly what you need, when you need it. In "Prompt Engineering 101," we’ll cover the essentials, the fundamental dos and don'ts that make all the difference. With "Prompt Engineering 102," we’ll dig a bit deeper, exploring how to craft prompts that get you truly insightful, creative, and on-brand results for your campaigns and content. Because the goal here isn't just to use AI; it's to use it well, making it a tool that genuinely makes your job easier and your marketing sharper. You'll discover how to make AI your helpful work buddy, not something that feels like another confusing task on your plate.

Key Takeaways for Marketers:

  • Get a straight-to-the-point understanding of how the AI Revolution truly impacts your marketing work and what you can do about it.
  • Learn the core skills of prompt engineering so you can talk to AI effectively and consistently get the results you actually want.
  • Discover how to write more advanced prompts that help you generate genuinely creative ideas and higher-quality marketing content.
  • Find practical ways to use AI prompts in your everyday marketing tasks to save time, spark new angles, and achieve better outcomes.
  • Leave with a clear set of proven techniques and practical approaches you can use right away to make AI a valuable, human-directed part of your marketing toolkit.

10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PT — Thursday, November 13, 2025

Panel: The AI Playbook for Social Media Teams

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