“Determination and dedicated is what comes to mind when I think about James. I've had the pleasure of working for James for almost a year with Vidpow for YouTube & video marketing strategy and podcasts. He is a very smart online marketing expert that demands process driven results. ”

"Working with James was a complete pleasure. He is always a team player willing to work hard and use his expertise to bring value and innovative ideas to any company. He is a YouTube Genius and is continually working to expand his knowledge of the ever changing and growing social media marketing platform. James is self-motivated and full of integrity. Along with his strong work ethic, James is just a thoughtful and kind human. It was a pleasure working with James and can highly recommend him without reservation. "

“I had the pleasure of working with James Manning at iCode. James brings sharp attention to detail and excels in project management, consistently delivering results on time. He's a creative strategist and a true thought leader, someone who knows how to scale brands with purpose and precision. Any team would be lucky to have him.”

“James is a rare, standout talent. I had the pleasure of working with James at the world's largest podcast conference for the past two years. James stepped in, took the reins, and kept things running smoothly for conference speakers and attendees scattered across several meeting rooms. James' ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and his get-it-done attitude impressed me and made me thankful to have him on our team. When things got tense, I discovered I could count on James to keep everyone else on the team focused on the crucial tasks. ”

"James consistently raised my expectations of what a marketer and manager should be. James possesses vast experience in both digital and traditional marketing, along with exceptional strategic thinking skills. This unique combination allows him to envision a problem from its roots to its solution and then break it down into projects for his team to execute. What's more, he excels at securing buy-in from not only his team and leadership but also from vendors. His management style fosters an environment of growth, creativity, and innovation, and he is truly selfless as a mentor. I am incredibly grateful to have James as a mentor, leader, and colleague. His deep understanding of the ever-changing market, today’s customer, and what makes a successful cross-functional marketing strategy makes him an invaluable asset in any marketing endeavor."

"James Manning possess a myriad of positive attributes and qualities which makes him not only an amazing coworker, but a inspiring teacher, an innovative thinker, an avid learner, and a spectacular friend. His masterful gasp of words enables him to convey not only accurate and clear instructions, but also passionate theories and ideas. He is unwavering patient and understanding towards his students, while being ever willing to help someone learn. He is one of the most hard working individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He relentlessly strives every day to achieve his goals while wearing a brand of humble determination which encourages others to talk less and do more. He is someone I strive to emulate everyday. I am extremely grateful for his guidance, humor, positivity and persistent belief I could be the marketer I hope to one day become."

“I had the opportunity to work alongside James for over 11 months, during which he introduced new and effective marketing strategies that strengthened our brand. James brings a creative and data-driven approach to marketing, consistently finding innovative ways to engage audiences and improve outreach. His expertise helped refine our branding, making our campaigns more impactful. He is not only knowledgeable but also a great collaborator, always willing to share insights and support his team. James’s leadership, strategic mindset, and ability to drive results make him a valuable asset to any organization. I highly recommend him for any marketing leadership role.”

"It was a pleasure working with James - he was a client of the agency I was working for and I was managing his account. He was always super responsive and clear with his vision and directions. James has a lot of experience, many fresh and interesting ideas, and a good eye for design - he always gives constructive feedback on what could be improved and comes up with the new things we could try. While working together with James on the project, we had a lot of moving pieces and he did an amazing job at keeping on top of and addressing all of them - I always got everything I needed from his side in a timely manner. Communication with James was fantastic - he is super friendly and very easy-going - definitely one of the most professional people I've happened to come across and I'd love to work with him again!"

"James is one of those "above and beyond" kind of partners. From creating our website design to the delivering re-cap articles after events, his work has always been impressive. I would highly recommend James to anyone seeking a professional to depend on!"

"I had the pleasure of working with James, and he was an invaluable collaborator. He was always ready to help with new ideas, strategies, designs, and content. His creativity and attention to detail consistently elevated our marketing efforts. On top of that, his positive attitude made him a joy to work with. I highly recommend James for any role that requires strong content creation, strategic thinking, marketing expertise, and a team-oriented approach."

"As an intern under James's leadership as Marketing Director, I gained invaluable experience and guidance. From day one, he created a supportive and professional environment that made it easy to learn and grow. His guidance in graphic design not only sharpened my technical skills but also gave me a deeper understanding of how design fits into a larger marketing strategy. What stood out most was his ability to lead with clarity and calm, always providing thoughtful feedback and encouraging creative thinking. He set a high standard for professionalism and collaboration, and I’m grateful to have started my career under his mentorship. Any team would be lucky to have someone as experienced, insightful, and kind as James."

"I have had the privilege of working under James, an outstanding mentor and leader. His support and professionalism create a strong, collaborative marketing team. A true visionary, he is dedicated to improving organizational structure and streamlining creative process documentation to enhance efficiency across projects. He works seamlessly across departments to strengthen iCode’s marketing efforts, combining strategic thinking with a keen eye for design. Beyond his expertise, James is approachable and steady—always composed, thoughtful, and easy to work with, no matter the challenge. His proactive approach to problem-solving sets the team up for long-term success. Any organization would be fortunate to have his leadership."

"The best kind of people are the kind you learn from, and I learned so much about being a better team player and organizer from James. He has a way of breaking down a process to fit any learning style and his managerial way of teaching was super beneficial. James was repeatedly the kind of guy who would get things done right! "

"It was great to collaborate with James on the production of the TubeTalk podcast. I had a lot of information to convey and he was very accepting of my meticulous approach. He was also great to work with for the production of my influencer marketing training session on VidPow."