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A fractional CMO 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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Gabrielle Dalvet
Go-to-market strategy & thought leadership | Fractional CMO for pre-revenue to Series A
Matt King
Fractional CMO scaling growth-stage consumer brands with strategy, portfolio and GTM leadership
Perryn Olson, FSMPS, CPSM, CCMP
Construction-focused Fractional CMO | Grow GCs & Trade Contractors
Maren Larson
Brand & product marketing leader at Wellspent Consulting | Scaling early-growth companies into new markets
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?+
Fractional CMOs typically charge $5,000–$15,000 per month for 10–20 hours per week, or $200–$500 per hour for advisory work. That compares to $325,000–$650,000 per year in total compensation for a full-time CMO. See our complete 2026 pricing guide for industry-specific rates and the full breakdown.
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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