The Marketing Blender

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of business, fractional CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers) have emerged as a popular choice for many organizations. A fractional CMO is a professional who offers their marketing expertise part-time or on a contract basis, providing businesses with strategic direction for a fraction of the cost of a full time executive.

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Act-On

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

But once you get aligned on the principles , sales and marketing software integrations can bring shared processes to life much easier. Define “handback” processes and develop workflows Defining MQLs, SALs, and SQLs, and implementing lead scoring, helps teams know when to hand off qualified leads from marketing to sales.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2020

While in SAP Global Marketing we launched several thought leadership efforts, and one of the analyst partners I leveraged was IDC, and specifically their CMO Advisory Service. Kathleen recently retired from IDC after a long and distinguished career in marketing, including being a head of marketing and a CMO. Follow her @kathleenschaub.

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Martech

OCTOBER 14, 2022

However, most likely, you don’t need a CMO. There are plenty of reasons to hold off on hiring an in-house CMO, ranging from the effect on your bottom line to a CMO’s inability to build successful marketing efforts without an established sales cycle to extrapolate from — let alone a team to build out content and campaigns.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Forging growth through strategic collaboration This exploration illustrates the untapped potential of CMO/CTO/CRO collaboration and the risks of misalignment — departmental silos, conflicts and stalled growth. Most crucially, it recognizes collaboration as a living process that must evolve with the organization. Adaptation is key.

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The Marketing Blender

JANUARY 3, 2024

One such role that has gained significant traction in recent times is the concept of a fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this article, we will explore the concept of a fractional CMO, who needs them, why you might consider hiring one, where to find them, and how a fractional CMO team operates.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here is our guide for how to select a fractional CMO agency if you run a B2B company. It’s Time to Contact a Fractional CMO Agency When… Here are a few key indicators that your organization should look for a fractional Chief Marketing Officer.

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Marketri

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Episode #6: Navigating the Future, Generative AI Use Cases & Impact As a CMO deeply entrenched in the dynamic landscape of marketing, I find myself constantly seeking innovative solutions to elevate our strategies, enhance efficiencies, and stay ahead of the curve. Businesses need to leverage the transformative power of Generative AI.

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The Point

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Results from Deloitte’s 2017 CMO Survey are out, providing insights into key trends, plans, and opinions from more than 2,800 top marketers. Download an executive summary of the Deloitte CMO Survey here. The post Deloitte CMO Survey: Analytics Holding Marketers Back? Photo by Helloquence on Unsplash.

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illumin

JANUARY 29, 2024

illumin was thrilled to participate in BIMA CMO Year in Review on January 11, 2024. This exciting event let us gather with an insightful panel of CMOs to share ideas and compare best practices from the past year. Attendees could hear productive and unique reflections throughout the event, alongside exciting expectations for 2024.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

What is a fractional CMO? If you’re thinking about outsourcing some (or all) of your marketing responsibilities, you may have stumbled upon fractional CMO services. What is a fractional CMO, how are they different from a marketing agency, and how can they support your business? What is a fractional CMO?

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Sage Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

There is an age-old debate that all startups face when it comes to marketing – the choice between hiring in-house marketing or bringing on a CMO as a service agency. What is CMO as a Service? Flexibility One fantastic benefit of bringing in a CMO as a service is the various aspects of flexibility. Let’s start with the basics.

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Marketri

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While strategic leadership often comes from a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or VP of Marketing with extensive experience, there are various other specialized roles required to create a successful marketing strategy. This leads to a seamless process and ensures efficient execution of marketing initiatives.

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Heinz Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

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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ANNUITAS

AUGUST 30, 2018

It’s been a while since you’ve heard from the ANNUITAS blog– and we’re very pleased to be back – but we’ve spent the last year creating a lot of new content centered on helping our customers find the answer to a very specific question: What type of CMO do you have? Lack of Trust in the CMO. Two Types of CMO.

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DiscoverOrg

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Fear isn’t a luxury the CMO can afford. Today’s CMO position – “ a minefield where many talented executives fail ” – requires the courage of conviction to survive. If you’re a first-time CMO, this goes double. DiscoverOrg, we did this by getting sales and marketing in the same room to “whiteboard” the lead process.

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Engagio

JULY 20, 2023

Let’s face it, CMO’s are busy, and getting the right info to them at the right time can be daunting- especially when your CMO is prone to 11th hour requests for data! Get that to me next week, said no CMO EVER! CMO: High Intent Keywords in the last week: Why will your CMO care? First, let’s start with the reports.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 2, 2022

What is the fractional CMO scope of work? For a fractional CMO, scope of work is usually determined by a few different factors, including: The budget you have assigned to spend on marketing. Since there can be a great deal of variation, let’s begin with what a scope of work for your fractional CMO could include. Our Services.

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Tomorrow People

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

“Transformation is the new norm — it’s about more than data and digital,” says Scott Allen, CMO of Microsoft. Successful transformation boils down to people, process and tools. Scott Allen, CMO of Microsoft shares his experiences. As a leading tech company, Microsoft and its CMO Scott Allen are at the heart of transformation.

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chiefmartech

AUGUST 29, 2021

But it is why I always look forward to Gartner’s annual CMO Spend Survey report. Allocation of budget is a CMO’s way of “voting with their wallet” for what they think is most important. Marketing processes and ways of working (44%) and technology acquisition and utilization (38%). But #2 and #3?

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Marketri

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the CMO Summit in San Francisco, a gathering that brought together marketing leaders to discuss the current and future landscape of our industry. Embracing the AI Revolution The CMO Summit exhibited several discussions around the ever-evolving topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in marketing.

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Martech

MARCH 31, 2022

As the firm’s newly appointed CMO, you need a breakthrough. The best CMOs balance creativity with marketing ops constraints and partner with rather than dictate to this vital team. Here are five CMO tips to help your MOps team become a fulfiller of dreams: 1. Temper the reality distortion field.

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Drew Neisser

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

We did have two real Drews, yes, and our production crew surely played a role throughout the entire, multi-step podcast-making process. Generative AI is here to help make processes a little bit easier for B2B marketers.

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seo.co

JUNE 28, 2020

What is an Outsourced CMO? When Do Businesses Hire Outsourced CMOs? + The Biggest Pros of Outsourcing a CMO. + The Biggest Cons of Outsourcing a CMO. + How to Find the Right Outsourced CMO. The tricky part is when you have to hire someone at a C-suite level, like a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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GrowPowerful

DECEMBER 18, 2022

But while the popularity of the fractional CMO and CRO model is increasing, the importance of quality seems to be deprioritized by many companies. That’s why a proven process to unlock growth is vital. But, the quality, track record, and proven results must be at the forefront of choosing a Fractional CMO. So is knowledge.

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Go Beyond SEO

MAY 14, 2022

Whether your marketing is directionless or you need more financial resources to invest in a solid strategy, here are four signs it’s time to consider a fractional chief marketing officer (CMO). The post 4 Signs It’s Time for a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) appeared first on Go Beyond. Hiring staff is a big commitment.

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nDash

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

nDash talks to Jessie Coan about normalizing the freelance interim CMO. Jessie Coan, VP of Corporate Marketing , explains, “Having an outside consultant come in and work as your interim CMO if part of your goals is to revamp the marketing OARS (Objective, Audience, Results), it’s less of an emotional decision. Change Agent.

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Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In short, a lack of go-to-market plays — coordinated, repeatable processes that can be run across companies to deliver key results for sales, marketing, or revenue operations teams. We recently went through this process at ZoomInfo when Law came on board as the new CMO.

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Litmus

JANUARY 26, 2021

Your new CMO or other marketing leader wants to move to a new platform. Why would your CMO care about the tool you’re using? .*. You have a CMO or marketing leader who “gets” the importance of email. Your CMO is prioritizing email by making sure you’re equipped to scale your email marketing program. The post New CMO.

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Drew Neisser

AUGUST 19, 2022

In this episode, SADA CMO Narine Galstian talks about all the strategic thinking behind the cloud provider’s bold rebrand. The creative process behind SADA’s rebrand. The creative process behind SADA’s rebrand. The post All In On Brand with SADA CMO appeared first on The Drew Blog. Check it out! What You’ll Learn .

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Contently

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Keith Johnston, VP and research director serving CMO professionals at Forrester , notes the rise of data-driven communication: “We’re at the tipping point where we’re trying to decide what marketing really means in this era.” That process is slow and leaves a lot of room for manual error.

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6sense

JANUARY 20, 2022

Editor’s Note: CMO Coffee Talk is an open space for more than 1,300 CMOs to come together weekly with their peers and discuss timely, crowd-sourced topics. Matt Heinz of Heinz Marketing co-hosts these dynamic, illuminating conversations with 6sense CMO Latané Conant. . I’ve turned down several roles after this process.”.

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Litmus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Businesses need CMOs more than ever before, but the role of the CMO itself has changed. Being a CMO is no longer simply about being great at marketing strategy: The CMO is now a direct influence on business growth and a critical driver of transformation. The evolution of the CMO. 5 essential CMO pivots.

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Outgrow

APRIL 9, 2024

About our guest: Don McGuire , CMO of Qualcomm, brings over 25 years of experience spanning service provider, device OEM, content/applications, and semiconductor sectors. EPISODE 183: Small Business, Big AI: Qualcomm’s CMO Don McGuire on How SMEs Can Thrive in the Age of AI The Intro! Don McGuire: CMO of Qualcomm.

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Contently

MAY 21, 2018

Once they start working backward from their company’s main business objectives , that process is usually less daunting than they think. In the first episode of our new video series, Content Marketing Minute, I explain the simple process content marketers can use to set clear goals that will excite their executive team.

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Marketri

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

By leveraging data, you can take the guesswork out of your decision-making process and have a clearer understanding of your market positioning, competitive advantages, and growth opportunities. See more videos from Marketri → The post The CMO Show: How to Evolve Your Company’s Marketing Efforts appeared first on Marketri.

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ClickZ

MARCH 10, 2020

Audio-visual content is processed in system one, the fast part of the brain responsible for feelings, intuition and action, while text is processed in system 2 – the slow part of the brain. Q) Can you give us a brief insight into your professional journey and how you became the CMO of Idomoo?

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