May 15, 2026
How Much Does a Fractional CMO Cost?
Fractional CMO pricing runs $5,000 to $25,000+ per month in 2026, depending on hours and scope. Here are the actual numbers, the math behind them, and…
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From the CMO Seat.
Notes on category design, narrative debt, and the fractional CMO model, from twenty-five years across startups, Google, and AT&T.
October 14, 2025
You Do Not Need a Marketing Team, You Need Revenue Clarity
Most VC-backed startups hire too fast, buy tools they barely use, and copy playbooks that never fit. Skip the vanity infrastructure, get ruthless about revenue clarity,…
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AI Optimization (AIO): The Marketing Strategy Every Startup Needs
If you're not optimizing your business for AI-powered search, you're essentially invisible to the fastest-growing segment of information seekers.
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Is Your Sales Cycle Broken? Use Your Marketing to Fix It
When sales and marketing operate like a team, that collaboration makes magic. The message clicks with customers. The funnel flows. And you can be assured that…
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Advanced Strategies Fractional CMOs Bring to Growth-Stage Startups
How do growth-stage startups level up and implement the advanced strategies needed for truly scaled expansion? Let's dive in.
Read the postJune 2, 2025
Why 90% of Startups Fail at Demand Generation
It’s a harsh truth, but founders need to know that having a great product isn't enough. You need people to want it, be aware of it,…
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When Your Startup Needs a Fractional CMO: A Guide from Misnomer Marketing
Is it time for a Fractional CMO? Misnomer Marketing's guide helps startup founders recognize key indicators for strategic marketing leadership.
Read the postApril 17, 2025
The Rise of the Fractional CMO: My Experience Fueling Startup Growth with On-Demand Marketing Expertise
Discover the power of Fractional CMOs for startups. Get strategic marketing leadership, build your brand, and accelerate growth cost-effectively.
Read the postMarch 19, 2025
Marketing as a Magnet: Attracting Investors Before Customers
Investors aren't just looking at your product; they're assessing the entire ecosystem you're building including your narrative, brand, & market traction.
Read the postMarch 11, 2025
Stop Sabotaging Your Startup: 3 Critical Mistakes Founders Make
I've seen firsthand the common mistakes founders make – mistakes that can be easily avoided with the right guidance.
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