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A fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) is a senior marketing leader who works with your company part-time, giving you executive-level strategy without the full-time cost.
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Top-Ranked Fractional CMOs
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Zach Paul
Fractional CMO for DTC Brands | Helping SMBs Automate Costly Workflows with AI
Landon Shaw II
Growth Operator (fCMO) | Scaled multiple brands to INC 500 | Co-founded agency behind two INC #1s | 10+ years in acquisition, retention, conversion, marketing ops
Louis Monoyudis
Chief Marketing Officer, Keynote Speaker | Ex-Leo Burnett & Calvin Klein | Digital Marketing • E-Commerce • Brand Strategy | Luxury Travel Business Owner
Evan Padgett
Ex-Techstyle / Ex-Thrive Market / Leader - Integrator - Solutions Architect - Over $1B in Managed Media - Former Digital Agency Operator
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before hiring a fractional Chief Marketing Officer.
What is a fractional CMO?+
A fractional CMO is a Chief Marketing Officer who works with a company on a part-time or contract basis, typically 10 to 20 hours per week. They provide the same strategic marketing leadership as a full-time CMO (brand strategy, go-to-market planning, team building, channel ownership) at a fraction of the cost. Most fractional CMOs work with 2 to 4 companies at the same time.
How is a fractional CMO different from a marketing agency?+
An agency executes campaigns. A fractional CMO owns the strategy and acts as a senior leader inside your company. They set direction, hire vendors, manage your marketing team, and are accountable to revenue outcomes, not just deliverables.
What does a fractional CMO cost?+
Most fractional CMOs charge between $3,000 and $15,000 per month depending on hours, experience, and scope. That compares to $200,000 to $400,000 per year for a full-time CMO, not including benefits and equity.
When should I hire a fractional CMO?+
Most companies hire a fractional CMO when they have found product-market fit and need to scale, when a full-time CMO is not yet justified by revenue, or when they need senior marketing leadership to bridge a gap between hires.
How does RankedCMO rank fractional CMOs?+
Rankings are based on five factors: verified client reviews (35%), review volume (20%), profile completeness (20%), verification status (15%), and recent activity (10%). Paid placements are clearly labeled. Read the full methodology.
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