RSS 50: The Bold Thesis "Distribution Is the Last Moat Standing"
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Ross Simmonds discusses the significance of media acquisitions by OpenAI and HubSpot, emphasizing the importance of owning distribution in B2B marketing.
In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down why OpenAI and HubSpot's media acquisitions this quarter aren't about content quality. They're about owning distribution. He connects the dots on what this land grab means for every B2B marketer and how to apply the same strategy without a billion-dollar balance sheet. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Media Acquisition Is the New Moat - OpenAI and HubSpot made bold media acquisitions in the same quarter. This isn't about content quality. It's about owning the rooms where buying decisions happen. - Distribution is leverage. And leverage compounds. The brands that win will own the audience, not just the message. 2. The Land Grab Has Already Started - Penn bought Barstool. HubSpot acquired The Hustle and Starter Story. Robinhood built a media empire. Plaid acquired fintech media to own operator attention. - The cadence of these deals is accelerating. This is not a trend. It's a land grab and most B2B teams haven't noticed. 3. Super Bowl Ads vs. Owned Attention - $27M buys six Super Bowl ads that disappear in 30 seconds. The same capital can buy a media asset with daily access to your exact ICP. - Most teams rent attention…
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