
CMO at HubSpot
Kipp Bodnar writes as HubSpot's CMO, announcing product launches and industry insights with a casual, emoji-forward voice that feels like a peer sharing news rather than a corporate announcement. His most distinctive move is the short-form hook (30-80 words) paired with a single powerful statistic or product reveal, which averages 1005 engagementânearly 2x his overall average.
3.8/wk
49 posts in 30d
513
avg per post
7.8%
comments / total
5.6%
reposts / total
mixed
Fri ¡ 11 AM CET
Kipp writes like a friend who just learned something cool and wants to tell you immediately. He uses lowercase, casual punctuation, and emojis (đ§Ą appears repeatedly) to strip away corporate stiffness. Phrases like 'Happy Q4th to all who observe' and 'Our hottest Spotlight product updates just dropped đ' show he's not afraid of playfulness. The tone is confident but never preachyâhe states facts and lets the reader decide to care.
Their highest-engagement posts, broken down line by line. Steal the structure.
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The hook leads with a concrete action ('we rolled out') and specificity (product name, beta status, exact user tiers). This removes ambiguity and signals that the news is real and immediate, stopping scroll because readers recognize a genuine product announcement.
Hook (announcement) > benefit statement (what the connector does) > visual proof (demo video reference) > call-to-action (watch the demo). The structure is linear and action-oriented, moving from 'what' to 'why' to 'how to see it.'
The CTA is implicit but clear: 'Check out the demo video below.' It's low-friction and positioned as an invitation to see proof, not a hard sell. This drives the 11,700 engagement because readers can immediately verify the claim.
Lead with the specific product name and concrete action (rolled out, launched, shipped) rather than abstract benefits; specificity builds trust and stops the scroll.
Happy Q4th to all who observe! đ§Ą
The hook is a single, surprising statistic ('60% of Google searches end without a click') that contradicts the reader's mental model of search traffic. This cognitive dissonance forces the reader to keep reading to resolve the confusion.
Hook (stat) > reframe (traffic moved to AI) > reader question (do you know if you show up?) > solution intro (HubSpot AEO) > benefit (shows where you stand, how you compare, what to create) > CTA (try free for 28 days). The structure moves from problem recognition to solution positioning to low-friction trial.
The CTA is 'Try it free for 28 days â link in comments đ§Ą'. The 28-day trial removes friction, and the emoji keeps the tone warm. Putting the link in comments likely drives additional engagement as people reply asking for the link.
Open with a stat that contradicts reader assumptions, then reframe it in one sentence to show what changed; follow with a reader-centric question that creates urgency before introducing your solution.
â¨Spotlight szn⨠is back with better-than-ever product launches live from INBOUND. Tune in Weds 9/3 to be one of the first in the know đ
The hook uses emoji + casual language ('just dropped') + emotional reaction emoji to signal that this is exciting news, not a formal announcement. The emoji at the start and end create visual bookends that make the post feel like a peer sharing excitement, not a brand broadcasting.
Hook (emotional announcement) > feature list (three product updates as short lines) > tagline (fast results by design) > CTA (here's what's new + link). The structure is deliberately short and scannable, with each feature on its own line to maximize visual impact.
The CTA is 'Here's what's new: hubspot.com/spotlight'. It's direct and positions the link as the next step, not a hard sell. The simplicity drives reposts (245 reposts, the highest in the top 5) because readers feel comfortable sharing something this straightforward.
Use emoji and casual language to make product announcements feel like peer-to-peer sharing; list features on separate lines for visual impact; end with a single memorable tagline before the link.
Comments spike when Kipp asks a reader-centric question that creates self-doubt or urgency ('Do you even know if your business is showing up?'). The 60% Google search post generated 345 comments because readers felt compelled to respond to the implied challenge.
Reposts peak on product announcements and feature lists that are easy to share without context ('Our hottest Spotlight product updates just dropped' got 245 reposts). Short, scannable posts with clear benefits drive reposts because they're low-friction to share with a team.
Low. Kipp optimizes for reach and engagement over savability. His posts are time-sensitive (event announcements, product launches) and meant to drive immediate action, not serve as reference material.
Reveals new HubSpot features or integrations with a demo hook and clear benefit statement, positioning the product as solving a specific buyer problem.
Opens with a surprising statistic (e.g., '60% of Google searches end without a click') then reframes what it means for the reader's business and HubSpot's solution.
Builds anticipation for live product reveals or company events using urgency language and emoji-driven visual breaks.
Light, relatable posts that humanize HubSpot (holiday greetings, team celebrations) that drive likes but minimal comments.
Announce feature name + list 2-3 user tiers or use cases + promise of speed/insight
âLast week, we rolled out the new HubSpot deep research connector in beta for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise users.â
â Specificity (names the product, the tiers, the timing) signals credibility and makes the reader feel included in a rollout, not a generic announcement.
Surprising number about market behavior + one-line reframe of where that behavior went + question that makes reader feel exposed
â60% of Google searches end without a click. That traffic didn't disappear. It moved. Your buyers are asking AI for answers. Do you even know if your business is showing up?â
â The stat grabs attention, the reframe creates urgency, and the question triggers self-doubtâall three drive comments as readers want to prove they're prepared.
Emoji + casual descriptor + product name or event name
âOur hottest Spotlight product updates just dropped đâ
â Emoji and 'just dropped' language borrows from social media culture, making enterprise software feel current and shareable.
Emoji + event name + specific date + 'first in the know' language
ââ¨Spotlight szn⨠is back with better-than-ever product launches live from INBOUND. Tune in Weds 9/3 to be one of the first in the know đâ
â Specific date and 'first in the know' create scarcity; emoji bookends make it feel like an insider announcement.
Holiday or cultural reference + casual emoji + lowercase greeting
âHappy Q4th to all who observe! đ§Ąâ
â Humanizes the brand voice and creates a moment of recognition for the audience, driving likes from people who appreciate the levity.
âLast week, we rolled out the new HubSpot deep research connector in beta for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise users.â
âHappy Q4th to all who observe! đ§Ąâ
ââ¨Spotlight szn⨠is back with better-than-ever product launches live from INBOUND.â
âOur hottest Spotlight product updates just dropped đâ
â60% of Google searches end without a click.â
â2023 is the going to be one of the biggest years of change in marketing in over a decade. The trends are shifting quickly and in major ways. From data privacy changes impacting marketing reporting to AI disrupting search and really all forms of markeâ
âLoop Marketing is hereâbecause AI didnât just change how we market, it changed where buyers decide. As AI disrupts search, traditional search traffic is dropping. Funnels stalled, email CTRs slid, and âbest practicesâ stopped working. Our answer: a câ
âA year and a half ago, Kieran Flanagan and I recorded our first-ever emergency episode of Marketing Against the Grain. Why? Because we saw what AI was about to do to search and the open web.â
âOne skill changed my life. Writing.â
âBig day for our show Marketing Against the Grainâ

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Kipp posts 3.8 times per week with consistent output (49 posts in 49 days), signaling a disciplined content calendar that keeps HubSpot top-of-mind without overwhelming followers.
Friday at 10 AM UTC performs best. This timing likely catches readers on a Friday morning when they're checking LinkedIn before the weekend, primed to engage with product news and industry insights.
Short-form (30-80 words) averages 1005 engagement, nearly 2x the overall average of 513. This length forces clarity and removes filler, making each word count. Medium-form (80-180 words) is his second-best performer at 211 engagement and represents 39% of his posts, suggesting a mix of short punchy announcements and slightly longer explainers.

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