Ep 108 - What a Digital Marketer Actually Does All Day in 2026
From Digital Marketing Made Easy by Dawn McGruer FRSA FCIM
May 21, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 108
About this episode
This episode explores the daily responsibilities of a digital marketer in 2026, highlighting the blend of strategy, creativity, and technology in modern marketing practices.
🎙️ Digital Marketing, Made Easy Episode 108: What a Digital Marketer Actually Does All Day in 2026 Welcome back to Digital Marketing, Made Easy — the podcast where we talk about what’s actually working in digital marketing right now, what’s changing in 2026, and how to market smarter without wasting time, money, or effort. In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of modern digital marketing to answer a question people ask all the time: “What does a digital marketer actually do all day?” Because the reality is very different from what most people imagine. It’s not just posting on social media. And it’s not just spreadsheets and analytics either. Modern digital marketing sits at the intersection of strategy, psychology, creativity, communication, data, and increasingly… AI. In Episode 108, we break down what a typical day in digital marketing actually looks like in 2026 — from campaign planning and content creation to analytics, meetings, optimisation, and strategic thinking. We explore: – Why performance tracking and lead dashboards are essential for smarter marketing – How marketers connect content directly to leads, sales, and revenue – The strategic thinking behind…
People in this episode
Host: Dawn McGruer FRSA FCIM
Topics covered
- digital marketing
- AI in marketing
- campaign planning
- content creation
- performance tracking
- strategic thinking
Keywords
- digital marketing
- AI tools
- content marketing
- performance tracking
- lead generation
- campaign strategy
- customer journeys
Mentioned in this episode
Products: ChatGPT, Claude
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