The 90-Day CMO Plan​

As a new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), your first 90 days are critical for setting the stage for marketing success. This period is an opportunity to understand the business, assess resources, develop a strategy, and start executing your vision. Here’s a comprehensive 90-day plan to guide you through this crucial period: Weeks 1-2: Understand the […]

The Rise of the Fractional CMO

The role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) has undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, companies have relied on full-time CMOs to steer their marketing strategies, but in recent years, a new trend has emerged – the rise of the fractional CMO. This shift reflects the evolving needs of businesses and the challenges that come with a […]

Fortune 500 Companies are Eliminating Chief Marketing Officer Roles

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Interesting article from Fortune that’s worth a read – Fortune 500 companies are eliminating chief marketing officer roles. This article names a few companies (UPS, Etsy, Walgreens, Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Hyatt Hotels Corporation, McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, Uber, Lyft) who have eliminated their CMO role and merged responsibilities onto another department. The article cites some […]

Fractional CMO vs. Full-Time CMO – Which Suits Your Business Better?

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is pivotal in steering a company towards success. However, not all businesses are in a position to afford a full-time CMO, nor do they necessarily require one on a constant basis. This is where the concept of a Fractional CMO emerges as […]

5 Benefits of Hiring an External Marketing Agency

5 Benefits of Hiring an External Marketing Agency

As we head in to hard economic times where cashflow may dry up, having an in-house marketing team may not be the best approach, especially for an early-stage startup. Agencies on the other hand offer a lot of practical value. In this post, we look at 5 benefits to hiring a marketing agency. 1. Access […]

Top 3 Mistakes Founders/CEOs Make with Marketing

Top 3 Mistakes Founders/CEOs Make with Marketing

Having worked with clients of early-stage B2B startups, we noticed some reoccurring themes. Here are the top 3 most common marketing mistakes we encounter with founders / CEOs, which can severely hinder their growth. 1. Not prioritizing marketing In the startup world, it’s often the case that the first marketing hire is brought in way […]