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The CMO Isn’t Dead: Mastering the Skills of the Modern Marketing Leader

Content Standard

So why the recent flurry of headlines pronouncing the death of the CMO? In reality, the CMO role is evolving, as it should , and companies are restructuring, as they do. Thankfully, I know very few CMOs who fit this description. Successful CMOs are effectively becoming customer ethnographers.

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Is Fractional CMO the right decision for SaaS start-ups?

Sage Marketing

The term “Fractional CMO” might initially suggest a reduced scope of responsibilities or a diminishment of the role’s importance within an organization, particularly for SaaS companies. Instead, a Fractional CMO brings a highly strategic, adaptable, and focused approach to leadership.

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5 ways to be a better CMO for your social teams

Sprout Social

The recruiter paused to collect their thoughts and replied, “The CMO is very passionate about social media so I think you’ll find they’ll be actively involved in your day-to-day.” The post 5 ways to be a better CMO for your social teams appeared first on Sprout Social. To me this was a red flag.

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Executive Marketing Dashboard for Board Presentations

SmartBug Media

Preparing for a marketing presentation for your Board of Directors is an important part of being a successful Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)—particularly in a year when, across multiple industries, marketing needs to showcase their return on investment. Confirm you have access to the right data. Tell a data story with the right visuals.

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How One B2B CMO Focused Her Company On Storytelling

Marketing Insider Group

As CMO of Jones, Lang, and Lasalle (JLL), she focused on creating compelling stories and stacking her team with gifted storytellers. And I’d be thrilled to come present to your team on the power of empathy! The post How One B2B CMO Focused Her Company On Storytelling appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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2020 CMO Predictions: Content Overload, Advocacy, Customer Data and Personalization Remain Top Priorities

Marketing Insider Group

With this in mind, PAN Communications presents its 3rd annual CMO Predictions campaign, designed to assess the industry landscape and provide marketers with a look at upcoming challenges and trends. To learn more about the 2020 marketing landscape, check out the results and advice that this year’s participants shared below.

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Top 5 B2B CMO Actions to Strengthen Marketing Relevance

Heinz Marketing

CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) tenures have often shrunk to 2 years while B2B marketing has morphed away from a function responsible for events, creatives, and messaging that pushes product or service messages to drive awareness with prospects and customers. The CMO should partner closely with key functional peers.

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