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Marketing Insights & Strategic Perspectives
Explore articles on branding, digital marketing, business development, and the strategies that guide businesses toward stronger alignment between marketing efforts and growth goals.


Mistargeting in Marketing: The Problem Hiding Between Your Marketing Tactics
Your marketing may not be underperforming because the tactics are bad. The problem may be that they are not aimed at the same buyer. I have been in marketing for a good minute, and one pattern has followed me throughout my career: marketing problems are usually evaluated one tactic at a time. If a digital campaign underperforms, we look at targeting or creative. If an event does not generate enough leads, we question the sponsorship. If the website is not converting, we look

Julie Fisher
Aug 207 min read


7 Marketing Gaps Hurting Your Lead Quality — and How a Fractional CMO Fixes Them
More leads are not always the answer. This article breaks down seven marketing gaps, from strategy and client persona to intake, follow-up, and sales alignment, that can keep law firms and small to mid-sized businesses from turning marketing activity into better clients and stronger revenue.

Julie Fisher
Mar 316 min read


Marketing Theater Is Expensive: The “Profit Framework” Trap That Keeps Business Owners Paying for Bad Advice
Marketing theater is paramount to The Emperor’s New Clothes tale for small to mid-sized business owners . Shiny profit frameworks that promise clarity and growth, then leave owners confused, blamed, and overpaying. This article shows what it is, red flags you can spot, and what real strategic SMB marketing support looks like.

Julie Fisher
Feb 109 min read


What Does a Fractional CMO Cost a Small to Mid-Sized Business in 2026?
Hiring a Fractional CMO gives small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) access to senior-level marketing leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. This blog breaks down 2026 pricing, cost comparisons, and the business impact of fractional marketing leadership so SMBs can make a confident, growth-focused decision.

Julie Fisher
Jan 276 min read


How Fractional CMO Services Drive Better Profits for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses and Law Firms
Fractional CMO services give small and mid-sized businesses access to senior marketing leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. Discover five strategic shifts that can improve small business marketing, strengthen decision-making, reduce wasted spend, and drive more profitable growth.

Julie Fisher
Jan 138 min read
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