The sharpest minds. The biggest brands. The most unexpected conversations. ⚔️✨
That's what Hawkefest is all about.
Our annual anti-conference returns October 1st, this year taking over the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
Founders, operators, marketers, investors, and brand builders coming together to exchange ideas, discover emerging brands, and connect with the people shaping the future of commerce.
We'd love to have you join us. Just make sure you apply 😉
Apply now at https://t.co/2RqNw3VVjL
Founders: you're already solving enough problems.
Hiring.
Cash flow.
Operations.
Product.
People.
Marketing shouldn't be another one.
That's why we built Hawke to be your Outsourced CMO, giving you access to the strategy, expertise, and execution needed to grow without having to figure it all out yourself.
Because running a company is hard enough. Your marketing partner should make it easier.
Storyteller, strategist, and content obsessive are all phrases that could describe Barron Rosborough, Hawke Media's Content Director.
From joining Hawke Media in 2019, Barron has been the editorial heartbeat behind our brand — evolving from Content Marketing Manager into the architect of a full-scale, multi-channel media engine spanning SEO, thought leadership, video, webinars, newsletters, and beyond.
Today's spotlight pulls back the curtain. Behind the award-winning campaigns, the 11,000+ registrant virtual events, and the high-profile partnerships with brands like Shopify, is someone who just genuinely loves the craft.
Barron leads with curiosity and conviction. He has a rare gift for knowing what resonates, and the work ethic to bring it to life. He raises the quality of everything he touches, and never thinks twice about rolling up his sleeves for a teammate.
That's the kind of person who doesn't just build content. He builds culture. We're proud to spotlight him today.
#EmployeeSpotlight #HawkeMedia #MarketingAgency
After 4 years of working to make this happen alongside @BrandInnovators, it was amazing to finally bring the Culture Shifters Retreat in Cabo to life with some of the most influential marketers and brands shaping culture today. 🌴☀️
From roundtables to conversations by the water, this retreat was all about real connection, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations with leaders from brands like Unwell, @Delta, @redbull, @OLLYwellness, @Lionsgate, @SKECHERSUSA, and more.
Special thanks to our Founder & CEO, @ErikHuberman, for helping bring this experience to life alongside Brand Innovators.
Grateful to be surrounded by people pushing marketing and culture forward together 🤝
Founders: Your origin story is your biggest untapped asset. 📈
Anyone can drive a first purchase. But building real emotional connection is what keeps people coming back.
At Hawke Media, we uncover the real reason your brand exists and turn that emotional driver into content, creative, messaging, and experiences your audience actually connects with.
Ready to build a brand that performs?
Get started here: https://t.co/b1VcDFdIJk
Counting down to summer with fresh ideas and the kind of conversations that lead to real opportunities. ☀️🤝
Join us at Hawke Media’s First Tuesdays Happy Hour for an evening of networking and community with founders, marketers, creatives, and operators building exciting brands.
🌴 Tuesday, June 2nd
🌴 6–8 PM
🌴 Hawke Media HQ, Santa Monica
Expect yummy food + drinks, entertainment, and the kind of room you leave inspired by.
Spots are limited. RSVP 👉 https://t.co/zKZIzCj7ds
One of the biggest misconceptions in marketing today? Thinking platforms are the strategy.
TikTok, Meta, email, SEO, LinkedIn… each channel serves a different purpose in the customer journey. Marketing becomes a lot more effective when there’s actual intention behind how those channels support awareness, trust, and conversion.
Reactive marketing creates noise. Strategic marketing drives growth. Want a strategy built around real business growth? Let’s talk 👉 https://t.co/wxqtunJV2w
Your growth deserves more than a set-it-and-forget-it approach.
At Hawke Media, every strategy is built around your data, your funnel, and your goals. Not a template. Not last quarter's playbook.
Add in our proprietary AI, ongoing team training, and relationships with 100+ top marketing and tech partners, and you've got a team that's constantly evolving alongside your business.
Curious what that looks like for your brand? Grab a free consultation and let's chat. 👉https://t.co/wxqtunJV2w
Our founder & CEO @erikhuberman put on a suit of armor and showed up to the Santa Monica Pier. Because that's what builders do.
They show up. They fight. They build through uncertainty.
And they surround themselves with people ambitious enough to do the same. That's Hawkefest 2026:
⚔️ Founders, marketers, and operators building what's next
🚀 Emerging brands, fresh ideas, and the people shaping commerce
🏰 Immersive experiences across the Pier
🤝 Connections that turn into opportunities
If you're building something worth defending, you belong here.
Early bird tickets are live — prices go up June 1st. Apply at https://t.co/2RqNw3VVjL
Kick off summer at Hawke Media's First Tuesdays Happy Hour!
This is where founders, marketers, and operators come together to connect, spark ideas, and turn conversations into real opportunities.
🌴 Tuesday, June 2nd
🌴 6–8 PM
🌴 Hawke Media HQ, Santa Monica
Expect great food, drinks, and a room full of people building cool things.
RSVP here: https://t.co/zKZIzCj7ds
Too many channels, too many opinions, and not enough bandwidth to figure out what's actually worth your budget.
Most brands don't have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. 🎯
We've been solving that since 2014, for scrappy startups and household-name brands alike.
No cookie-cutter strategies. No guesswork. Just an honest look at where you are, where you want to go, and the fastest way to get there.
And the first conversation? On us.
🔗 Book your free consult: https://t.co/wxqtunKsS4
We’re excited to introduce you to this month’s HawkeStars! 🌟
These three team members were nominated by their peers for going above and beyond—and for truly embodying Hawke’s values: #GetSh1tDone, #LearnQuickly, and #BeCool.
Here’s what their teammates had to say 👇
💫 Tim O'Reilly
Tim consistently shows up with dedication, drive, and a strong work ethic no matter the challenge. His commitment to clients and the team never goes unnoticed.
💫 Amanda Martinez
Amanda brings creativity and fresh ideas to every project. From standout visuals to her willingness to try new things, her impact is felt across the team every day.
💫 Jack Williams
Jack is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough in his work. He delivers strong results while bringing a level of care that clients and teammates truly appreciate.
Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations to our incredible HawkeStars of the Month!
🧠🔍 Turns out your favorite AI tool is basically a personality test with a login screen. We broke down what @ChatGPTapp, @claudeai, @perplexity_ai, and @Gemini say about how you work... and why it matters for your brand. 🔗 Full article: https://t.co/uVCtDkpseE
Our founder @ErikHuberman got to spend some time with @harleyf at the @Shopify office, and honestly, it doesn't get much better than this. 🤝
At both Hawke Media and Hawke Ventures, so much of our success has been made possible because of the accessibility, innovation, and ecosystem Shopify created. Our missions are deeply aligned around empowering entrepreneurship and helping founders succeed.
What @harleyf and the @Shopify team have built is nothing short of world-changing, and we're incredibly grateful for the partnership, the friendship, and everything we're going to build together.
Here's to what's ahead. 🚀