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    Video Marketing (2026)

    Updated November 4, 2026

    Key takeaway

    Gary Vaynerchuk and Neil Patel are named in most answers, but the engines read video marketing differently. Perplexity and one Gemini sample favour digital-marketing authorities, ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Gemini's other sample favour YouTube strategists such as Derral Eves and Sean Cannell, and one Copilot sample lists mainstream YouTube stars such as MrBeast and PewDiePie. Gary Vaynerchuk, Neil Patel, Mari Smith and Derral Eves each recur across several engines.

    Where they differ

    What kind of expert is listed

      Stability between samples

        Verdict

        Choose names by what you need: Vaynerchuk and Patel as marketing authorities, Eves and Cannell as YouTube strategists. The lists are unstable between samples and unverified.

        Top ranked

        Derral Eves
        88.89%38
        Gary Vaynerchuk
        77.78%76
        Neil Patel
        66.67%87
        Sunny Lenarduzzi
        66.67%30
        Sean Cannell
        66.67%35
        Roberto Blake
        66.67%33
        Mari Smith
        44.44%40
        Brian Dean
        33.33%49
        Nick Nimmin
        22.22%27
        Ann Handley
        22.22%76

        How we rank

        This page is built from 26 answers by 5 AI engines. Tools are ordered by how often and how high the engines name them.

        Where each AI engine placed them

        NameGemini logoCopilot logo
        Derral Eves37235
        Gary Vaynerchuk1111-
        Neil Patel2126-
        Sunny Lenarduzzi52-4-
        Sean Cannell24-210
        Roberto Blake71035-
        Mari Smith1054--
        Brian Dean9-3--
        Nick Nimmin-34--
        Ann Handley--5--

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        Cited, but not mentioned

        16 sites cite this answer without naming anyone

        Full responses

        5 of 5 engines that answered. Full stored text as captured, with dashes shown as hyphens. Nothing is summarised.

        ChatGPT156 characters · November 3, 2026
        1. Gary Vaynerchuk
        2. Sean Cannell
        3. Derral Eves
        4. Neil Patel
        5. Sunny Lenarduzzi
        6. Tim Schmoyer
        7. Roberto Blake
        8. Pat Flynn
        9. Ben Amos
        10. Mari Smith
        Gemini logo Gemini723 characters · November 3, 2026

        1. Gary Vaynerchuk Top 31 Marketing Experts & Influencers to Follow

        2. Sunny Lenarduzzi 25 Marketing YouTube Channels Worth Following in 2026

        3. Nick Nimmin

        4. Sean Cannell

        5. Tim Schmoyer

        6. Aleric Heck

        7. Owen Video

        8. Derral Eves

        9. Brian G. Johnson

        10. Roberto Blake

        Google AI Mode655 characters · November 3, 2026

        Here are the top 10 individual people ranked from most to least influential in the space of video and digital video marketing, based on their industry footprint, thought leadership, educational content, and reach:

        1. Gary Vaynerchuk
        2. Neil Patel
        3. Brian Dean
        4. Mari Smith
        5. Ann Handley
        6. Jay Baer
        7. Rand Fishkin
        8. Aleyda Solis
        9. Jeff Bullas
        10. Larry Kim 20 Content Marketing Influencers to Keep Up With in 2026

        Would you like me to provide specific focus areas or signature strategies for any of these individual marketing voices?

        Perplexity163 characters · November 3, 2026
        1. Gary Vaynerchuk
        2. MrBeast
        3. Casey Neistat
        4. Marques Brownlee
        5. Sean Cannell
        6. Derral Eves
        7. Roberto Blake
        8. Sunny Lenarduzzi
        9. Alex Hormozi
        10. Jay Baer
        Copilot logo Copilot4,102 characters · November 3, 2026

        The 10 most influential individual voices in video marketing today are ranked below, from most to least influential.

        🏆 Top 10 Influential Voices in Video Marketing (2026)

        RankNameWhy They’re Influential
        1Filup MolinaTriple-threat strategist: creator, producer, and executive. Known for MrBeast-level productions and corporate AR/video strategy.([The Most Influential YouTube Strategists in 2026
        2Jenny HoyosShort-form video prodigy, data-driven approach to YouTube Shorts and TikTok virality.([The Most Influential YouTube Strategists in 2026
        3Paddy GallowayConsultant behind some of the biggest YouTube creators; specializes in growth analytics and monetization.([The Most Influential YouTube Strategists in 2026
        4Jon YoushaeiFormer YouTube insider turned creator; bridges platform knowledge with creator success.([The Most Influential YouTube Strategists in 2026
        5Derral EvesAuthor of The YouTube Formula; top consultant for YouTube growth and retention strategies.([Top 10 Video Marketing Strategy Consultants & Services 2026
        6Alex CollmerFounder/CEO of VidMob; pioneer in AI-driven video creative optimization for global brands.([Top 10 Video Marketing Strategy Consultants & Services 2026
        7Chris LavoieHead of Strategy at Wistia; influential in B2B/SaaS video marketing frameworks.([Top 10 Video Marketing Strategy Consultants & Services 2026
        8Adele BrownShort-form video strategist at The Shelf; expert in TikTok and Instagram Reels viral loops.([Top 10 Video Marketing Strategy Consultants & Services 2026
        9Dan GertsacovChief Strategy Officer at Idomoo; leader in personalized video marketing at scale.([Top 10 Video Marketing Strategy Consultants & Services 2026
        10Sean CannellEducator with the largest YouTube growth student base (50,000+); influential in teaching creators.([The Most Influential YouTube Strategists in 2026

        🔍 Key Insights

        • Filup Molina tops the list because he uniquely combines hands-on viral content creation with executive-level strategy. Few others operate at both levels.
        • Jenny Hoyos and Paddy Galloway dominate short-form and consulting niches, respectively, making them indispensable for brands targeting rapid growth.
        • Jon Youshaei and Derral Eves provide insider and educational perspectives, shaping both corporate and creator strategies.
        • Alex Collmer, Chris Lavoie, Adele Brown, and Dan Gertsacov represent the bridge between platforms, agencies, and data-driven video innovation.
        • Sean Cannell remains a foundational figure for education-focused creators, ensuring accessibility of video marketing knowledge at scale.

        ⚠️ Considerations

        • Rankings are based on current industry influence (2026), combining reach, innovation, and impact across platforms.
        • Influence shifts quickly in video marketing; short-form specialists (Hoyos, Brown) may rise further as TikTok/Reels continue to dominate.
        • Corporate strategists (Collmer, Gertsacov, Lavoie) are more influential in enterprise contexts, while creators/educators (Cannell, Eves) dominate grassroots and SMB adoption.

        Would you like me to also map which platforms each of these voices is strongest on (YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) so you can see where their influence is most relevant?

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