James Hicks — Tenured Technologist · Founder, HicksNewMedia

“Most tech voices have never run an enterprise IT stack.
I have. For 30+ years.”

— James Hicks, Founder · HicksNewMedia

Why James

Tenured. Trusted. Multi-property.

There are a lot of creators talking about technology. There are very few who've actually run it from the inside, sat across from Fortune 500 executives at CES for fifteen straight years, and built a media network around the audience that listens.

01 — Tenured

Three decades inside the systems your audience uses every day.

30+ years across IT operations, modernization, and infrastructure. When I cover a category, my audience knows the perspective is grounded in actual stack experience — not borrowed from a press release.

Currently: Independent · Previously: Multi-org enterprise IT

02 — Trusted

Brands that have to be careful keep choosing me.

15 consecutive years of CES coverage. Published partnerships with Intel, Shure, Pagely, Nutanix, and Uscreen. Editorial philosophy since day one: No Hype. Just the Facts.

Editorial standard: independent · transparent · accountable

03 — Multi-Property

Five owned audiences. One operator. One invoice.

YouTube channel, Digital Collective newsletter, premium community, Team No Sleep, and HNM Merch. Partnership packages can run across all of them — distribution sponsors can't buy from a single-channel creator.

Reach model: bundled · cross-platform · measurable

When You Work With Me

Five reasons sponsors come back.

A 25K subscriber consumer channel and a 25K technical-decision-maker channel are not the same product. This is what's actually on the table.

A Tenured Technologist's Perspective

I've architected enterprise systems, run IT teams, and watched the industry evolve from inside the building. When a brand pays me to cover their product, what they're really buying is an audience that trusts the source — because the source has done the work.

Multi-Property Distribution

Single-video integrations are a commodity. I sell bundled reach across YouTube, newsletter, premium community, and Shorts — three to five touchpoints per partnership, one invoice. Sponsors pay for the network, not a placement.

A Trusted Editorial Voice

"No Hype. Just the Facts." has been the editorial standard since day one. The audience trusts my recommendations because the recommendations are credible. That trust is the product — and it can't be bought, faked, or rushed.

Enterprise-to-Audience Translation

B2B technology that makes sense to a mainstream audience without dumbing it down. That's a rare skill — and it's why Intel, Nutanix, and Shure keep working with me. If your product is technical and your audience isn't, this is the bridge.

Production-Grade Execution

Every collaboration ships polished. Branded overlays, custom thumbnails, scripted segments, multicam capture, post-production — all in-house through HicksNewMedia. The brand sees professional output. The audience sees professional content.

Work With Me

Built for the budget you actually have.

Four tiers from quick integration to full enterprise content production. Custom scopes welcomed — these are starting points, not boxes.

Tier 01

Standalone Integration

A 60–90 second branded integration inside a long-form video. Scripted, on-camera, and naturally placed in editorial content.

Starting at $750–$1,500

Tier 02

Dedicated Feature

Full video review, walkthrough, or product feature. Scripted, edited, and published as standalone editorial content on @JamesHicks.

Starting at $2,000–$4,000

Most chosen

Tier 03

The Bundle

YouTube integration + Digital Collective newsletter slot + premium community spotlight + 1 Short. Three to five touchpoints. One invoice.

Starting at $3,500–$7,500

Tier 04

Enterprise Content

Branded explainers, conference decks, custom video series, on-site event coverage. Built for B2B brands that need credible, technical storytelling.

Starting at $5,000–$15,000+

Custom scopes, retainers, and conference partnerships available on request. All packages include strategy, scripting, production, and post-publish reporting.

Book a partnership call → Get the media kit ↓

Social Proof

What collaborators say
after the work is done.

"The 'video cast' experience with James Hicks has always been top notch. He has calmed the most nervous of guests, affording them with comfort in speaking from their hearts, as well as from expert perspectives harvested over many years of domain-specific expertise."

Clifton Roberts Director, International Trade Group · Intel

"James is the consummate professional. On point with production, guest selection, and authentic interviews and commentary. New and veteran podcasters should look to James as a model of doing it right, for the right reasons."

Joshua Strebel CEO & Co-Founder · Pagely

"I had a complete blast joining James on his infocast. From scheduling through execution, his encouragement and support was of the highest quality. His questions were relevant to the overall arc and delivered in a conversational, relaxed environment."

Mario Ponce Market Development Specialist · Shure Inc

Want to add yours? Every collaboration ends with a debrief — and an invitation to share what worked.

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Let's Build Something

Your brand deserves a voice
people actually trust.

Whether you're an enterprise tech brand looking for technically-fluent coverage, a creator tool ready to reach builders, or an event team that needs a host who can hold the room — let's talk about what the partnership looks like.

Book a partnership call → Download media kit ↓

30+ years in IT.
No hype.
Just the facts.

Tenured. Trusted. Multi-property.

Three decades inside the systems your audience uses every day.

Brands that have to be careful keep choosing me.

Five owned audiences. One operator. One invoice.

One ecosystem.
Five owned audiences.

Five reasons sponsors come back.

Built for the budget you actually have.

Selected partnerships.

What collaborators say
after the work is done.

Latest from @JamesHicks

Your brand deserves a voice
people actually trust.

Or send a quick brief.

Tenured. Trusted. Multi-property.

Three decades inside the systems your audience uses every day.

Brands that have to be careful keep choosing me.

Five owned audiences. One operator. One invoice.

One ecosystem.Five owned audiences.

Five reasons sponsors come back.

Built for the budget you actually have.

Selected partnerships.

What collaborators sayafter the work is done.

Latest from @JamesHicks

Your brand deserves a voice people actually trust.

Or send a quick brief.

One ecosystem.
Five owned audiences.

What collaborators say
after the work is done.

Your brand deserves a voice
people actually trust.