If you’re like most CEOs, you understand the importance of having a strong marketing leader on your executive team. But what if you don’t have the budget to hire a full-time CMO? Enter the fractional CMO. A fractional CMO is a marketing executive who works with companies on a part-time or project basis.

Fractional CMOs can be an excellent solution for companies who need high-level marketing expertise but can’t afford the cost of hiring a full-time CMO. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at 10 of the top fractional CMOs in 2023.

Sarah Bacon – Sarah is the founder and CEO of Artemis Marketing, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in working with tech startups. She’s also a former VP of Marketing at several startups, so she knows firsthand what it’s like to wear many hats and juggle multiple priorities. As a fractional CMO, Sarah works with her clients to develop comprehensive marketing programs and strategies that get results.

David Meerman Scott – David is a best-selling author and internationally recognized marketing strategist. He’s also the co-founder of Web Ink Now, a boutique agency that provides fractional CMO services to small businesses and startups. David has helped his clients launch successful marketing initiatives that have generated millions of dollars in revenue.

Stephanie Cox – Stephanie is the founder and CEO of RedCape, a fractional CMO agency that helps companies scale their sales and marketing efforts. She’s also a former Salesforce exec and has led global marketing teams at some of the world’s largest enterprise software companies. As a fractional CMO, Stephanie brings her experience scaling sales and marketing organizations to help her clients achieve their growth goals.

John Jantsch – John is the founder of Duct Tape Marketing, a global marketing consulting firm that helps small businesses grow their businesses through inbound marketing. He’s also the author of several best-selling books on marketing, including The Referral Engine and The Commitment Engine. As a fractional CMO, John works with his clients to develop customized inbound marketing programs that generate leads and drive sales.

Pam Didner – Pam is the founder of Effective Digital Communications, LLC, a consultancy that helps companies transform their go-to-market strategies through integrated digital communications programs. She’s also the author of Global Content Marketing and Effective Sales Enablement, two books that help marketers better understand how to create and execute content strategy at scale. As a fractional CMO, Pam works with her clients to develop holistic digital communications programs that get results.

Kim Doyal – Kim is the CEO of The Wicked Smart Marketing Group, Inc., which provides fractional CMO services to small businesses and startups. She’s also the host of The Wicked Smart Business Show, a podcast where she interviews successful entrepreneurs about their businesses. As a fractional CMO, Kim works with her clients to develop custom marketing plans that drive results.