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 has been educating businesses and organizations on the best use of social media & content marketing for reaching and converting target audiences. He has spent over a decade in digital marketing and brings an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he's delivering a presentation or leading a workshop.

Since 2011, Mike has excelled at helping his community understand the nuance and best practices involved in utilizing social platforms, leveraging social media management tools, and creating 10X content. He has established a reputation for being able to explain complex tools or topics in easy-to-understand ways, all while bringing a necessary sense of overall brand strategy and business purpose.

As the founder of The AI Hat, Mike provides hands-on training and strategic consulting to businesses in the St. Louis area and beyond, helping them navigate the complexities of AI and harness its power to drive success. Through The AI Hat Podcast, Mike shares insights from top AI experts and explores practical applications of AI for businesses of all sizes.

When he isn’t writing yet another blog post, Mike also serves as the Chief Storyteller at Agorapulse where he strengthens relationships with customers, social media educators, influencers and partner brands.

Allton is also the co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing, available wherever books are sold.