Eli Hong
AI Speaker & Corporate AI Trainer.
Practical AI speaking and corporate AI training for Malaysia & Southeast Asia — clarity over hype, on stage and in the room.
About The Speaker
Eli Hong
CEO & Founder · Simple Marketing Solutions
"My passion is in simplifying digital marketing so that you can focus on what matters to you most."
Eli Hong is a sought-after international marketing speaker and the CEO & Founder of Simple Marketing Solutions, based in Kuala Lumpur. With over 18 years of hands-on experience, he has spoken at events across Norway, Vietnam, Oman, India, and Southeast Asia — cutting through the noise with no-fluff, results-driven marketing insights.
- 🎤Spoken at events in Oslo, Hanoi, Oman, KL & beyond
- 🌏Experience across Asia, North America, UK & Middle East
- 📊Managed RM5M+ in ad spend across 80+ ad accounts
- 💰Built & ran a 7-figure online business
- 🎓B.F.A Film Production — Oklahoma City University, USA
- 📅18+ years in digital marketing since 2008
Speaking Topics
Keynotes & Workshops
Every session is tailored to your audience — practical, proven, and packed with takeaways they'll use the very next day.
The No-Fluff Marketing Formula
Strip away the noise and get back to the fundamentals that actually drive sales. Eli shares the message-to-market framework used across 100+ businesses worldwide.
Social Media Ads That Actually Convert
A deep-dive into what separates high-performing ads from wasted budgets. Real examples, real data, from RM5M+ in managed ad spend.
Copywriting & The Psychology of Persuasion
How storytelling — rooted in Eli's film background — unlocks the most powerful tool in marketing: words that make people act.
Building a 7-Figure Digital Business
The exact journey from a film graduate to running a 7-figure online business. Practical, honest, and packed with transferable lessons.
Marketing Across Cultures & Borders
Lessons from running campaigns in 15+ countries — what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt your message for different markets.
AI-Powered Marketing in the Real World
How to leverage AI tools without losing the human edge. Practical strategies for business owners and marketing teams to stay ahead.
On Stage
From KL to Oslo —
The World Is The Stage
Live From The Room
Video Testimonials From
Recent AI Events
Hear directly from participants across Southeast Asia — real rooms, real reactions, real results.
Event Photos
Inside The Training Room
Full-room corporate AI training
AI training graduates — thumbs up!
Hands-on AI workshop in session
Keynote at a modern training venue
Owners Circle — round-table conference session
The Journey
From Filmmaker to
International Speaker
A story of relentless growth, global stages, and no-nonsense results.
Where It All Began
Eli started his digital marketing journey straight out of university, armed with a film-production degree and a passion for storytelling — the perfect foundation for compelling ad copy.
Going International
Built and ran a 7-figure online business while simultaneously consulting for brands across Asia, North America, the UK and the Middle East, speaking at events in Oslo, Hanoi, Oman, and beyond.
Simple Marketing Solutions Founded
With a crystal-clear philosophy — no fluff, no theory, only fundamentals that drive real sales — Eli founded SMS in Mont Kiara to bring no-nonsense digital marketing to Malaysian businesses.
100+ Clients. RM5M+ Ad Spend. Real Results.
SMS now serves companies from startups to Fortune 500 brands like GSK, Panadol and Reckitt Benckiser, consistently delivering 2–5× ROI on ad spend across every major industry.
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Your Next Event
Whether it's a corporate conference, industry summit, or company training day — Eli delivers sessions that are engaging, practical, and unforgettable.