How HubSpot Runs Content Like a Media Company
Thu Jan 22 2026
Most B2B companies still treat content as a channel.
HubSpot treats it like media.
In this episode, Erik Jacobson sits down with Kyle Denhoff, Senior Director of Marketing at HubSpot, to break down how HubSpot built a media-first content operation across newsletters, podcasts, and YouTube to reach future buyers long before they’re ready to purchase.
Kyle shares why HubSpot shifted away from channel-first thinking, how audience research drives every content investment, and what it actually takes to succeed on YouTube as a B2B brand. The conversation also covers how HubSpot measures reach vs demand, why attribution is breaking down, and how media-led content compounds over long buying cycles.
A practical look at how one of the most recognized B2B brands builds content systems designed for attention, trust, and long-term growth.
Key topics covered:
[00:00] Intro[02:41] Audience First Content Strategy[06:01] Investing in Media Products[08:25] Audience Content Offer Match Framework[11:06] HubSpot's 20 Year Content Evolution[14:31] Measuring Media Success at Scale[18:38] 3 Person Content Team Structure[22:08] Brand Impact Beyond Attribution[24:12] HubSpot's Media Brand Portfolio[29:00] YouTube as B2B Blue Ocean[32:08] YouTube Native Production Requirements[37:08] Creator Partnership Strategy[38:47] Incentivized Newsletter Sign Up Tactics[41:42] Editorial Grade vs AI Content[46:06] LinkedIn Video Trends[48:42] Small Team Content Execution––
This episode is brought to you by Hatch.
Hatch is a video-first content agency that helps B2B marketing teams create video podcasts, video series, and short-form video content so they can run an efficient content engine, and be seen as experts in their industry.
To see how we can help your company, go to https://hatch.fm.
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Most B2B companies still treat content as a channel. HubSpot treats it like media. In this episode, Erik Jacobson sits down with Kyle Denhoff, Senior Director of Marketing at HubSpot, to break down how HubSpot built a media-first content operation across newsletters, podcasts, and YouTube to reach future buyers long before they’re ready to purchase. Kyle shares why HubSpot shifted away from channel-first thinking, how audience research drives every content investment, and what it actually takes to succeed on YouTube as a B2B brand. The conversation also covers how HubSpot measures reach vs demand, why attribution is breaking down, and how media-led content compounds over long buying cycles. A practical look at how one of the most recognized B2B brands builds content systems designed for attention, trust, and long-term growth. Key topics covered: [00:00] Intro[02:41] Audience First Content Strategy[06:01] Investing in Media Products[08:25] Audience Content Offer Match Framework[11:06] HubSpot's 20 Year Content Evolution[14:31] Measuring Media Success at Scale[18:38] 3 Person Content Team Structure[22:08] Brand Impact Beyond Attribution[24:12] HubSpot's Media Brand Portfolio[29:00] YouTube as B2B Blue Ocean[32:08] YouTube Native Production Requirements[37:08] Creator Partnership Strategy[38:47] Incentivized Newsletter Sign Up Tactics[41:42] Editorial Grade vs AI Content[46:06] LinkedIn Video Trends[48:42] Small Team Content Execution–– This episode is brought to you by Hatch. Hatch is a video-first content agency that helps B2B marketing teams create video podcasts, video series, and short-form video content so they can run an efficient content engine, and be seen as experts in their industry. To see how we can help your company, go to https://hatch.fm.