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Molly Ringwald to Headline GURU Conference 2026

In a major announcement, Constant Contact has revealed that the famed actress and cultural icon, Molly Ringwald, is set to headline the upcoming GURU Conference 2026 as a featured keynote speaker. Scheduled for November 12-13, this free, two-day virtual event is expected to attract over 29,000 marketers from around the globe, making it a pivotal gathering for professionals in the marketing sector.

The GURU Conference, now under the banner of Constant Contact, has earned a robust reputation for integrating renowned personalities with practical marketing knowledge. Past speakers have included prominent figures like Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Martha Stewart, all of whom have shared various insights on marketing in the digital age.

Molly Ringwald, famous for her roles in iconic 1980s films, will engage attendees in discussions focused on creativity, brand storytelling, and forming authentic connections with audiences. “Molly has spent four decades staying culturally relevant by constantly reinventing how she tells her story,” stated Jay Schwedelson, Founder of GURU Media Hub and Brand Ambassador for Constant Contact. “That’s exactly what we want marketers to walk away with — the confidence to evolve without losing what makes them recognizable.”

In addition to Ringwald’s keynote sessions, GURU Conference 2026 will offer more than a dozen informative sessions led by industry experts and experienced marketing practitioners. Speakers such as Ann Handley from MarketingProfs, Nancy Harhut of HBT Marketing, and Amy Porterfield will cover essential topics. These sessions will be structured into thematic tracks addressing various aspects of marketing including small business strategies, nonprofit advocacy, educational outreach, artificial intelligence applications, and effective communication for one-person marketing teams.

The GURU Conference aims to instill a sense of longevity in marketing practices, building audiences that remain loyal over time. Jay Schwedelson emphasized this point, saying, “GURU has always been about longevity – building an audience that sticks with you. Nobody understands that better than someone who's connected with new generations of fans over and over again.”

Registration for the GURU Conference 2026 is now open at guruconference.com. This event not only provides a platform for free access to high-level marketing strategies but also ensures that sessions will remain available for registrants for a limited time after the event.

About Constant Contact

Constant Contact is recognized as a leading marketing partner for small businesses, nonprofits, franchises, and diverse real estate teams. For more than three decades, it has empowered entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders through smarter marketing solutions. Currently, its platform combines AI-driven content creation with intelligent audience targeting, yielding actionable insights across various channels including email, social media, SMS, and events.

By taking on the complex tasks of marketing, Constant Contact enables business owners to operate with the efficacy of a full marketing team without the necessity of extensive personnel. Find out more about their offerings at constantcontact.com.

About GURU Conference

As the world's largest virtual email marketing conference, the GURU Conference unites tens of thousands of marketers annually for two days filled with free, actionable sessions covering email marketing, artificial intelligence, SMS campaigns, and various multi-channel marketing strategies. GURU Conference became part of Constant Contact earlier this year, emphasizing its commitment to quality marketing education and innovation.