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Is the Role of the B2B CMO Past Its Prime? Or Is It Just in Need of Some Re-positioning around Go-to-market Leadership?

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There is perhaps no more challenging role in the C-suite than that of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a B2B organization. While the data on average tenure for CMOs changes each year, the consistent trend is that – among the C-suite – CMOs typically have some of the shortest tenure, well shorter than CEOs, CFOs and CIOs.

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What are Fractional CMO Rates?

The Marketing Blender

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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5 tips for finding standout CMO candidates

Martech

While evaluating a short list of CMO candidates, I noticed something interesting. CMO candidates and selection committees don’t have it easy. CMOs have one of the most difficult jobs on an executive team. Companies must triangulate the changing business landscape, mixed CMO responsibilities and varied candidate pools.

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Integrate Sales and Marketing Software to Streamline Processes

Act-On

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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How to Select a Fractional CMO Agency for B2B

The Marketing Blender

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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Executive Insights: A Marketing Transformation Conversation with CMO Advisor Kathleen Schaub

Marketing Insider Group

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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Why You Should Hire A Fractional CMO

The Marketing Blender

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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