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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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The most critical role of a CMO, according to CEOs, is to grow the business. CMOs want to deliver ROI and show real proof that what they’re doing works. CEOs won’t accept marketing that doesn’t work. The issue is helping CEOs see the difference between what won’t work and what just takes time. This is the CMOs job.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 13, 2020

I have had the pleasure to work with an amazing array of people over my nearly 30+ year marketing career. Perhaps one of the greatest gifts has been to work with some great firms and people from the analyst community. Q: Kathleen, you led IDC’s CMO Advisory and Customer Experience Practice for close to a decade.

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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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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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Martech

JANUARY 6, 2023

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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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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Navigate the Channel

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Here are 5 steps you can take to maximize communications between your Chief Marketing Office (CMO) and the customers that really matter. In contrast with a low-level salesperson, a CMO taking a potential partner executive out for a round of golf creates relationships throughout the entire chain of command.

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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. Take steps to implement and adapt it, making it work for you and your organization’s needs. In your inbox.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Having a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or marketing manager in-house certainly provides a sense of comfort. After all, this individual, completely immersed in your team, should ideally have the best understanding of your company’s intricate workings.

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The Marketing Blender

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

See Our Work. 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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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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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.

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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. Examinations of what worked and what didn’t grew into conversations about future trends and impactful changes.

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Biznology

JUNE 30, 2021

In fact, according to a recent Forrester report , 88% of organizations agree that the CMO’s position has drastically transformed over the last several years. Let’s look at why the role of a CMO is crucial today and what to look for in order to hire a “future-proof” CMO. Why do you need a CMO?

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2020

They work for B2B companies as well, even in the most unconventional industries like commercial real estate. As CMO of Jones, Lang, and Lasalle (JLL), she focused on creating compelling stories and stacking her team with gifted storytellers. And it worked. Tell Human Stories, Even If You Aren’t Sure How at First.

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Drew Neisser

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An “invisible” B2B recession, budget cuts, and short-termism… it’s not easy being CMO. We’ll explore how to invigorate your marketing strategy, reallocate budgets, and rethink how marketing and sales work together. Here’s to a fantastic 2024.

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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. Freelancers often lack in-depth knowledge of the company’s brand, go-to-market strategy, and collaborative working methods.

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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. In the digital age, this approach no longer works.

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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. But a CMO with staying power has an obligation to drive real innovation and momentum.

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Biznology

MARCH 3, 2021

Now he’s a “fractional CMO” dividing his time between diverse emerging companies like DigitSec , SmartStory Technologies and NetBeez. The concept of a fractional CMO is an interesting one because it allows startups to purchase just enough marketing resources without having to commit to a full-time position.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 2, 2022

See Our Work. 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. Our Services. Who We Are. Contact Us. How many internal resources you have available. Marketing Strategy.

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Martech

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But again, nearly everybody plans to use it or is currently using some form of AI in their work. The diversity in AI tool adoption reflects the industry’s quest for more personalized, real-time, and efficient marketing strategies,” said Monica Ho, CMO of SOCi, in a company release. Trusting AI for work. Image: SOCi Inc.

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Drew Neisser

AUGUST 18, 2023

These are Dalia Feldheim’s 5P’s of compassionate leadership, which she laid out in a powerful Bonus Huddle about how CMOs can be better bosses, or, as Dalia put it in her book of the same name: Dare to lead like a girl. appeared first on The Drew Blog.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Eric Hanson, CMO of Fuze takes the hot seat. Eric works with other members of the executive team to lead the company’s vision and product strategy. Prior to his role as CMO, Eric served as the VP of Marketing at FuzeBox, which was acquired by ThinkingPhones in 2015, later assuming the Fuze brand. Catch all episodes here.

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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. 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. Successful transformation boils down to people, process and tools.

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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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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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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. CMOs can learn from Jobs.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 28, 2018

It turns out like 95% of our decision making is actually emotional,” says Alicia Hatch, CMO, Deloitte Digital. Marketers have been working to appeal directly to their customers’ emotional states, needs and aspirations since […]. But it turns out we’re not.

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B2B Marketing Directions

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Source: "The CMO Survey" (Christine Moorman, 2022) (This month's Research Round-Up continues my review of selected B2B findings from the September 2022 edition of "The CMO Survey." In this post, I'm discussing what the survey found pertaining to the growth and impact of marketing analytics and "working from home" in B2B marketing.)

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Modern B2B

MAY 4, 2023

This distinguished gathering celebrated the launch of Modern’s Digital Connections 2023 report , delving into the concerns keeping B2B CMOs awake at night. These marketing leaders boast CMO roles at nine global businesses, from FinTech to consultancy and SaaS firms. Asks Nick Webb, CMO at CloudPay.

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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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Go Beyond SEO

MAY 14, 2022

Many small business owners, this year especially, are still trying to get a grip on what works and what doesn’t. 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). What’s more?

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GrowPowerful

JULY 6, 2022

Here at GROW, we’re supporting an increasing network of B2B tech companies looking to move into such spaces using a Fractional CMO model, which allows CMOs to work on a contractual basis to drive performance-based marketing campaigns for larger corporations. The iCMO Finally, the iCMO. The big picture.

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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.

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