Hawke Media

From backyard grills to a national brand. When @anthonyanderson and @CedEntertainer set out to build something bigger than a BBQ line, they created @acbarbeque—a brand rooted in culture, community, and storytelling. But breaking through a saturated market takes more than a great product. That’s where Hawke Media came in with a fully integrated strategy across web, email, paid, and a TV launch. Read the full case study to see how it all came together: hawkemedia.com/insights/360-m…

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. 💫 Karlie Bodine brings reliability, collaboration, and creativity to everything she touches. 💫 Natalie Jelley is always willing to jump in and help, she picks things up quickly and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. 💫 Savannah Horton shows up with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic that makes a lasting impact across the team. Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations to our incredible HawkeStars of the Month!

Last chance to RSVP! 🔥 Tomorrow we’re opening up our Santa Monica HQ from 6–8 PM, and we’d love to see you there. Come meet your next collaborator, reconnect with familiar faces, or just be in a room full of people building cool things. What to expect: ✨ Open networking 🎤 Live panels 🍔🍹 Food + handcrafted cocktails (on us) Big thank you to our amazing partners @klaviyo and @getpostpilot for sponsoring! RSVP! go.hawkemedia.com/hhhawke26

Shake hands with the person… OFFICE EDITION 🤝 part 2!

The energy was electric, the insights were unfiltered, and the connections were real. This is Hawkefest. If you missed it last year, now’s your chance to get ahead of the curve. Hawkefest RETURNS to the Santa Monica Pier on October 1st for a Renaissance-themed experience. 🏰👑 The brightest minds in e-commerce, marketing, and brand building will come together for the most unconventional summit of the year. Early bird pricing is now live 🎟️ hawkemedia.rasa.fyi/event/hawkefes…

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We're so excited to host the Scaling Your AI workshop at our HQ with @kampevents! 🚀🤖 Kamp brings together top founders + investors globally—and now it’s coming to LA on April 8 📍 Expect a room full of operators building with AI, real conversations (not surface-level networking), and founder + VC panels that actually deliver. Plus, a solid happy hour. Get your ticket! 👉 kampevents.com/events/scaling…

Sharp. Strategic. Builder. That’s how we describe Shauna Nuckles, EVP of Creative Services at Hawke Media. Shauna joined Hawke through the acquisition of SimpleBe. in 2024, where she served as Managing Director and played a critical role in scaling the business for a successful exit. Following the acquisition, she didn’t just integrate a company. She built a new capability. Shauna led the launch and expansion of Hawke’s branding and creative services, assembling and scaling a high-performing team while continuing to integrate additional acquisitions across PR, video production, performance creative, and beyond. Today, Shauna is a key member of Hawke’s executive leadership team, focused on building the creative engine that will power the future of client marketing. Her passion for developing others has extended far beyond Hawke, supporting over 5,000 agency and marketing professionals through mentorship, training, and speaking. We’re lucky to have her driving what’s next. 💫

🤝 April 7 | 6–8PM | Hawke Media HQ Expect complimentary drinks + food, interactive activities, guest speakers, and a room full of marketers, founders, and operators worth knowing. Big thank you to our amazing partners @klaviyo and @getpostpilot for sponsoring our happy hour event! You won't want to miss this one. Get more details + RSVP: go.hawkemedia.com/hhhawke26

We’re BACK with this week’s Fly By News 🚀 Our Director of Content, Barron, breaks down three shifts that aren’t just updates — they’re redefining how brands get discovered and influence decisions. ⚖️ @Meta & @YouTube facing legal pressure shows algorithms are no longer untouchable 🤖 @OpenAI stepping back from checkout proves influence is more valuable than infrastructure 🔍 @Google AI Overviews expanding means visibility is shifting from clicks to answers Full breakdown + what brands should actually do next 👉 hawkemedia.com/insights/fly-b…

Shake hands with the person... OFFICE EDITION 🤝

Hawkefest is making headlines. 📰 Our flagship event was recently featured in @APNews, highlighting its return to the Santa Monica Pier on October 1st! An immersive Renaissance-themed experience 🏰👑 where the brightest minds in e-commerce, marketing, and brand building come together to exchange ideas, challenge thinking, and build real connections. With the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop, the Pier creates a setting that perfectly captures the spirit of Hawkefest. Unexpected. Energetic. And unforgettable. Read the AP News feature: apnews.com/press-release/… Early bird pricing is now live — apply to attend: hawkemedia.rasa.fyi/event/hawkefes…

6,000 brands. 12 years. Unstoppable growth. Hawke Media. This isn’t just a number. It’s 6,000 companies that trusted us to help them scale, adapt, and win in a constantly changing market. Because the truth is, you don’t have to grow alone. Hawke Media gives founders experienced hands, clear direction, and the momentum to turn potential into real growth. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned? There’s no single playbook for growth, only the right strategy for where you are right now. Ready to be the next success story? Connect with our team here: hubs.ly/Q03QRGZW0

Gold status: Unlocked. Hawke Media x @TheCOVERGuy How we won a @museaward: 👉 -7% Google Spend 👉 +32% Google Revenue 👉 2360% ROAS We don’t just manage ads; we engineer growth. Want results like these for your brand? Connect with our team here: hubs.ly/Q03QRGZW0

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A strong content strategy does more than define look and feel. It defines how your brand shows up EVERYWHERE. It guides what gets created and how it comes to life. It shapes influencer and ambassador partnerships. It aligns campaigns, launches, and day-to-day content into one cohesive story. You know it’s working when your social media no longer feels like just a promotion. It feels like an extension of the brand.

Madness is taking over The Nest 🏀 Join us on April 7 from 6–8PM at Hawke Media HQ for an evening of great people, strong conversations, and even better vibes. Expect complimentary drinks + food, interactive activities, guest speakers, and a room full of marketers, founders, and operators worth knowing. Big thank you to our amazing partners @klaviyo and PostPilot for sponsoring our happy hour event! You won't want to miss this one. RSVP: go.hawkemedia.com/hhhawke26

One of the most underrated growth channels right now? GEO GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) = the next evolution of SEO. Instead of just ranking for keywords, you’re optimizing your content to show up in platforms like @ChatGPTapp + @perplexity_ai—where people are actually asking questions and discovering brands. It’s about building content across your site and third-party channels (PR, affiliates, etc.) so AI can recognize your brand, trust it, and recommend it. Need help getting started? Book your free consultation today: hubs.ly/Q03QRGZW0

⚔️ Hawkefest is BACK… and this year the Santa Monica Pier becomes a Renaissance playground. 🎭✨ On October 1, 2026, we’re transforming the Pier into a world of creativity, reinvention, and discovery. Think immersive experiences, Renaissance-themed entertainment, bold conversations about the future of marketing and AI, and a crowd of founders, CMOs, and operators building what’s next. No boring panels. No awkward conference networking. Just big ideas, real connections, and unforgettable moments on the Pier. 🎡✨ 🎟️ Apply to attend → hawkemedia.rasa.fyi/event/hawkefes…

Few people have seen Hawke’s journey up close like Peter Evans. 🤝 Our Managing Director of Digital & Offline Media has spent the past decade helping build what makes the company special: talented teams, real collaboration, and people who genuinely enjoy working together. And that culture continues to fuel what comes next.