Top 14 fractional CMOs in the US
14 fractional CMOs in the US that are practising today, each checked against its own site and at least one independent source. Who leads them, the work they can show, what they cost where they publish it, and the reason each one made the list. Nobody pays to be ranked.
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The list at a glance
Scroll sideways →| # | Firm | Based in | Since | Team | Led by | Price |
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| 01 | Chief OutsidersProfile | Houston, TX | 2009 | 51–200 | Art Saxby | Offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, per its About page; fees are not published. |
| 02 | TechCXOProfile | Atlanta, GA | 2003 | 201–500 | Rose Lee | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 03 | MarketriProfile | Philadelphia, PA | 2004 | 11–50 | Debra Andrews | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 04 | Moving MindsProfile | West Palm Beach, FL | 2006 | 11–50 | Lou Hughes | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 05 | Hawke MediaProfile | Los Angeles, CA | 2014 | n/a | Erik Huberman | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 06 | AuthenticProfile | Minneapolis, MN | 2017 | 11–50 | Jennifer Zick | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 07 | Digital Authority PartnersProfile | Chicago, IL | 2016 | 11–50 | Michael Reddy | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 08 | KalungiProfile | Kirkland, WA | 2018 | n/a | Antoine Vial | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 09 | yorCMOProfile | Omaha, NE | 2016 | 11–50 | Joe Frost | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 10 | CMOxProfile | West Conshohocken, PA | n/a | 1–10 | Casey S. Stanton | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 11 | Cerius ExecutivesProfile | Irvine, CA | n/a | n/a | n/a | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 12 | NoGoodProfile | New York, NY | n/a | 51–200 | Mostafa ElBermawy | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 13 | Fractional CMO, LLCProfile | Scottsdale, AZ | 2014 | n/a | Duke Merhavy | Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote. |
| 14 | Josh Ramsey, Fractional CMOProfile | Dallas, TX | n/a | 1–10 | Joshua Ramsey | Its pricing page says digital marketing packages start at $500 a month, with fractional CMO work priced to fit. |
Where a firm has not published a price, the figure is a typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- 01
Led by Art Saxby, Founder and CEO
- Houston, TX
- Since 2009
- 51–200 people
Chief Outsiders is a Houston-headquartered executives-as-a-service firm founded in 2009 by Art Saxby that places fractional chief marketing officers and chief sales officers with mid-sized companies. Its site lists more than 120 executives, 2,000-plus businesses and 300 private equity firms served, and names clients including NetJets, Purple Mattress, The Nature Conservancy, Duckhorn Vineyards and ConnectWise. Third-party roundups record it with 51-200 employees.
Why it’s hereThe largest US fractional CMO bench found, with 120-plus executives and more than 2,000 client companies since 2009 per its site.
Best forMid-sized companies and private equity portfolio companies that want an experienced part-time CMO or CSO (120+ on its bench, all former VP-level or higher) to set growth strategy and lead the marketing team.
chiefoutsiders.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · private equity portfolio companies · mid-market B2B · fractional CSO · go-to-market strategy
- Named clients
- NetJets, Purple Mattress, The Nature Conservancy, Duckhorn Vineyards, ConnectWise, Jefferson Dental, CloudWave, Hästens
- Recognition
- Published pricing
- Offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, per its About page; fees are not published.
- Office
- 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 100 · Houston, TX · 77056 · 1 (855) 777-2443
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources chiefoutsiders.com, nogood.io, strategicpete.comLinkedIn ↗
- 02
Led by Rose Lee, Practice Managing Partner, fractional CMO practice
- Atlanta, GA
- Since 2003
- 201–500 people
TechCXO is an Atlanta-based fractional executive firm founded in 2003 that describes itself as an original pioneer of the fractional C-suite model, offering CFO, CEO, COO, CTO and CMO partners. Its site lists 125 partners and 150 professionals and more than $7 billion in client transactions facilitated, and its CMO practice covers positioning, demand generation, marketing operations and team leadership across business services, healthcare, industrials, technology and other sectors. A gusto! case study is published on the CMO page.
Why it’s hereOperating since 2003 with a dedicated CMO practice among 125 partners, a tenure few fractional executive firms match.
Best forCompanies that want a part-time CMO from a firm that can also supply fractional finance, technology and operations executives.
techcxo.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · fractional C-suite · demand generation · technology and software · financial services
- Named clients
- gusto!
- Selected work
- gusto!. A TechCXO fractional CMO turned the founder's ideas into a brand positioning the company could execute. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 3423 Piedmont Rd., NE · Atlanta, GA · 30305
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources techcxo.comLinkedIn ↗
- 03
Led by Debra Andrews, Founder and President
- Philadelphia, PA
- Since 2004
- 11–50 people
Marketri is a Philadelphia firm founded in 2004 by Debra Andrews that embeds fractional marketing leaders and supporting teams in mid-market B2B companies, with additional offices listed in Kansas City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Dallas. Its fractional CMO reports to the client's leadership rather than an account manager and is paired with specialists whose mix can change quarterly, and its site names clients Modality, Scrubbed and B.F. Saul Insurance. Marketri is a HubSpot Platinum partner and appears on Fast Company's 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list.
Why it’s hereTwo decades of fractional marketing leadership for accounting, engineering, investment banking and manufacturing firms, with a Midwest office in Kansas City.
Best forB2B firms in accounting, engineering, investment banking, manufacturing and SaaS that want a fractional CMO backed by a team, including HubSpot work through its Platinum partner status.
marketri.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · mid-market B2B · professional services · manufacturing · SaaS
- Named clients
- Modality, Scrubbed, B.F. Saul Insurance
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 1700 Market Street, Suite 1005 · Philadelphia, PA · 19103
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources marketri.com, clutch.co, nogood.io, inc.comLinkedIn ↗
- 04
Led by Lou Hughes, CEO and Fractional CMO
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Since 2006
- 11–50 people
Moving Minds is a West Palm Beach firm founded in 2006 and led by CEO and fractional CMO Lou Hughes. It pairs senior fractional CMO leadership with integrated execution teams for demand generation, content, SEO, paid media, marketing automation and analytics under a model it calls Growth as a Managed Service, aimed at growth-stage B2B companies and private equity portfolio companies. Its site references past work for MasterCard, Citibank, Fannie Mae and the United Nations, and third-party roundups list it with 11-50 employees.
Why it’s hereA 20-year firm whose model combines the fractional CMO with an in-house execution team rather than strategy alone.
Best forHealthcare, medtech and financial services organizations that want a fractional CMO team to plan and run launches and growth campaigns.
movingminds.io · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · growth as a managed service · B2B SaaS · private equity portfolio companies · healthcare and financial services
- Selected work
- AxoGen. Ran the product launch for ReSensation, a post-mastectomy nerve repair technique; revenue grew 35% year over year and call volume rose 111%. case study ↗
- Jupiter Medical Center. Led marketing strategy for the health system during COVID-19; cardiac services grew 35% and the hospital saved $1 million in ad spend. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 204 · West Palm Beach, FL · 33401 · (800) 420-7026
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources movingminds.io, nogood.ioLinkedIn ↗
- 05
Led by Erik Huberman, CEO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Since 2014
Hawke Media is a Los Angeles marketing consultancy founded in 2014 by Erik Huberman that trades under the trademarked tagline Your Outsourced CMO, with offices listed in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Its model pairs senior marketing strategists with a full-service team covering lifecycle, paid search and social, Amazon, SEO, content, creative and web on a month-to-month, a la carte basis, and its site says it has grown more than 6,000 brands including Crocs, Red Bull, Verizon and Sweetgreen.
Why it’s hereThe best-known outsourced-CMO model for consumer brands, with 6,000-plus brands served per its site and a published roster of national clients.
Best forConsumer and ecommerce brands that want a fractional CMO backed by a large in-house team for paid social, paid search, Amazon, email and CTV, with offices in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.
hawkemedia.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- outsourced CMO · ecommerce and DTC · paid media · lifecycle marketing · full-service execution
- Named clients
- Crocs, Red Bull, Verizon, HP, Sweetgreen, Funko, Barstool Sports, Casamigos
- Selected work
- K-Swiss. Widened Facebook ad targeting beyond sneaker enthusiasts, reaching 900% ROAS on a one-day Ghostbusters collection sale. case study ↗
- Crocs. Social media work featured as a case study. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources hawkemedia.com, netsuite.com
- 06
Led by Jennifer Zick, Founder
- Minneapolis, MN
- Since 2017
- 11–50 people
Authentic is a Minneapolis firm founded in 2017 by Jennifer Zick that places embedded fractional chief marketing officers with growing companies, typically for 8 to 20-plus hours a week over 12 to 24 months, using its Authentic Growth methodology. Its site says it has served more than 160 clients across 29 states and seven countries in professional services, technology, manufacturing, CPG, financial services, healthcare, construction and nonprofits. The company is 100 percent woman-owned and lists Inc. 5000 and Minnesota Fast 50 recognition.
Why it’s hereAn Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the Midwest's earliest dedicated fractional CMO firms, with 160-plus clients served since 2017 per its site.
Best forGrowing companies with roughly $5M to $50M in revenue, especially those run on EOS/Traction, that want a part-time CMO matched within days and working from a set marketing methodology.
authenticbrand.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · B2B professional services · manufacturing and distribution · SaaS · marketing team leadership
- Named clients
- UpStart
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources authenticbrand.com, clutch.co, nogood.io
- 07
Led by Michael Reddy, President
- Chicago, IL
- Since 2016
- 11–50 people
Digital Authority Partners is a Chicago digital marketing agency founded in 2016 with additional offices in Las Vegas and San Diego. Its fractional CMO service pairs a CMO-for-hire with the agency's SEO, content, paid media and marketing automation teams for strategy, team training, budget oversight and KPI monitoring, and its site names clients including Everbridge, Geode Health, ConnexPay, Unity Communications, Kilwins and Huffy. The company lists Inc. 5000 recognition and Clutch, MarCom and WebAward honours.
Why it’s hereAn Inc. 5000 Chicago agency with a named fractional CMO practice and a published client list spanning healthcare, SaaS, fintech and consumer brands.
Best forHealthcare, life sciences and B2B software companies that want a fractional CMO backed by an in-house SEO, paid media and web team in Chicago.
digitalauthority.me · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · SEO and demand generation · healthcare · SaaS and fintech · legal and professional services
- Named clients
- Everbridge, Geode Health, ConnexPay, Unity Communications, Kilwins, Huffy, Brinks Gilson and Lione, Signature Analytics
- Selected work
- Dickson. Fractional CMO engagement that the firm says raised online leads 50% for the device and SaaS maker. case study ↗
- Bella Canvas. Fractional CMO work the firm reports produced a 9.65X return on marketing spend. case study ↗
- Everbridge. Fractional CMO support the firm credits with a 27% increase in online revenue. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 420 West Huron, 1st Floor · Chicago, IL · 60654 · (312) 820-9893
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources digitalauthority.me, strategicpete.com, movingminds.io
- 08
Led by Antoine Vial, CEO
- Kirkland, WA
- Since 2018
Kalungi is a Kirkland, Washington firm co-founded by Stijn Hendrikse and Fadi George and now led by CEO Antoine Vial, offering an associate CMO paired with a full execution team as an instant marketing function for post-product-market-fit B2B SaaS companies. Its site says it has served more than 150 SaaS companies across 20-plus industries, and its case studies name DataGuard, CPGvision, Clariti and BPLogix among others. Hendrikse authored the T2D3 SaaS growth playbook the firm's model is built on.
Why it’s hereA B2B SaaS specialist with 150-plus SaaS clients served and a published growth methodology, founded in 2018 per third-party roundups.
Best forEarly and growth-stage B2B SaaS companies that want a fractional CMO plus an execution team for ABM, HubSpot, paid media, content and web.
UpdateFounded by Stijn Hendrikse; says it has served more than 150 B2B SaaS companies.
kalungi.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO for B2B SaaS · CMO-as-a-service · full marketing team · T2D3 growth playbook
- Named clients
- DataGuard, Patch, CPGvision, Avid, Clariti, BPLogix, Aware360, iControl
- Selected work
- SocialLadder. Fractional CMO engagement credited with a 135% increase in pipeline dollars and a 130% increase in qualified opportunities. case study ↗
- Zippity. Go-to-market launch marketing for the SaaS product. case study ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 89 Kirkland Ave Ste 222 · Kirkland, WA · 98033
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources kalungi.com, movingminds.io, strategicpete.comLinkedIn ↗
- 09
Led by Joe Frost, Founder
- Omaha, NE
- Since 2016
- 11–50 people
yorCMO is an Omaha-based fractional CMO company founded in 2016 by Joe Frost that embeds senior marketing executives in companies with roughly $5 million to $50 million in revenue. Its site lists 23 senior CMOs, a Six Fundamentals operating system and an AI-supported CORE Growth Platform, and carries case studies for Xiid Corporation, K9 Resorts, Body Basics and Market Dwellings. The firm positions its CMOs as sitting on the client's side of the table rather than acting as an agency or coordinator.
Why it’s hereA Nebraska-headquartered network of 23 fractional CMOs operating since 2016, cited in third-party fractional CMO provider roundups.
Best forSmall and mid-size B2B and B2C companies without a marketing executive that want a part-time senior CMO to set strategy and run a marketing plan.
UpdateFounded by Joe Frost in 2016; runs a bench of 23 senior fractional CMOs and lists a P.O. box in Omaha as its address.
yorcmo.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · B2B and B2C mid-market · marketing systems · CEO-facing growth planning
- Named clients
- Xiid Corporation, K9 Resorts, Body Basics, Market Dwellings
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- P.O. Box 241685 · Omaha, NE · 68124
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources yorcmo.com, flyingvgroup.com, inbeat.agencyLinkedIn ↗
- 10
Led by Casey S. Stanton, Founder, CEO
- West Conshohocken, PA
- 1–10 people
CMOx is a fractional CMO company with a listed office at Four Tower Bridge in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, founded by Casey Stanton, author of The Fractional CMO Method and host of The Fractional CMO Show podcast. Its site describes fractional CMOs working 5 to 25 hours a week at $3,000 to $15,000 a month across SaaS, healthcare, professional services, private equity, franchises, dental and ecommerce, and lists a core team handling executive placement, marketing operations and coaching. The company also trains marketers to run their own fractional CMO practices.
Why it’s hereA national fractional CMO placement and training company whose founder has consulted with more than 150 businesses since 2008, per its team page.
Best forCompanies under about $30M in annual revenue, including franchises, SaaS startups and private equity portfolio companies, that want to be matched with a part-time CMO from CMOx's network of fractional marketers, which it also trains.
cmox.co · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO placement · fractional CMO training · SaaS and healthcare · professional services and franchises
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- Four Tower Bridge, 200 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 400 · West Conshohocken, PA · 19428 · (219) 804-0797
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources cmox.co, movingminds.io, inbeat.agencyLinkedIn ↗
- 11
- Irvine, CA
Cerius Executives is an Irvine, California firm at 100 Spectrum Center Drive that places interim, part-time and fractional executives, including fractional CMOs, from a network it describes as thousands of experienced executives. Its site groups offerings into interim, part-time or fractional and project-based engagements, and shows a section of companies its executives have worked for. It is one of the older general fractional-executive providers in the United States.
Why it’s hereA long-established fractional executive placement firm whose site explicitly lists fractional CMO among its part-time offerings.
Best forCompanies that need an interim, fractional or permanent marketing executive placed from a large executive network, alongside finance, operations and other leadership roles.
- Known for
- fractional and interim CMO · interim executives · executive search · mid-market
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 100 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 900 · Irvine, CA · 92618 · (949) 867-7119
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources ceriusexecutives.com, gofractional.comLinkedIn ↗
- 12
Led by Mostafa ElBermawy, CEO and Founder
- New York, NY
- 51–200 people
NoGood is a New York growth marketing agency headquartered in SoHo with additional offices in Miami and Dubai. Its fractional CMO service embeds a marketing leader averaging more than ten years of experience in the client's growth team to handle go-to-market strategy, growth modelling, audits, MarTech and analytics advisory, organisational design and channel strategy, drawing on what it describes as more than $100 million in managed spend. Its site names Nike, TikTok, Intuit, MongoDB, Chime and Spring Health among clients, and third-party roundups list it with 50-plus employees.
Why it’s hereA growth agency with a named fractional CMO offer and a client list of national technology and consumer brands.
Best forVenture-backed startups and tech brands (clients include TikTok, MongoDB, Chime and Intuit) that want a growth team for paid acquisition, SEO and AI search visibility, or a fractional CMO to lead it.
nogood.io · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · growth marketing · startups and scaleups · AI transformation
- Named clients
- Nike, TikTok, Intuit, MongoDB, Chime, Spring Health
- Selected work
- SteelSeries. Optimized the gaming brand for AI search results, reporting a 27x year-over-year rise in conversions from AI platforms. case study ↗
- JVN Hair. Brand launch campaign credited with a 298% revenue increase. case study ↗
- Spring Health. Paid campaign management that the agency reports improved results 149%. case study ↗
- Recognition
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources nogood.io, movingminds.ioLinkedIn ↗
- 13
Led by Duke Merhavy, Founder, President and Chief Marketing Officer
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Since 2014
Fractional CMO, LLC is a Scottsdale, Arizona practice at 14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, founded in 2014, that supplies a part-time chief marketing officer to B2B companies across North America. Its site describes developing strategy and actionable plans, guiding implementation, meeting clients weekly and remaining accountable for results as a part-time member of the management team. The company holds registered trademarks on the Fractional CMO name.
Why it’s hereA decade-old B2B practice that trades under the category name itself and holds the Fractional CMO trademarks, per Justia.
Best forB2B companies that want an outside CMO to set messaging and strategy and a support team to carry out design, copy, email and web work.
fractional-cmo.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · B2B · strategy and implementation guidance · part-time executive
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for US fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite 1000 · Scottsdale, AZ · 85260 · 888-412-2236
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources fractional-cmo.com, trademarks.justia.comLinkedIn ↗
- 14
Led by Joshua Ramsey, Fractional Chief Marketing Officer
- Dallas, TX
- 1–10 people
Josh Ramsey is a Dallas-based fractional CMO whose site cites more than 20 years in marketing and over $1.5 billion in media spend managed since 1999. He offers a part-time CMO engagement and an Agile Program two-month marketing plan covering messaging, keywords, budgeting, branding, design, placement and ROI tracking, hosts the High Voltage Marketing and Maximize Effectiveness podcasts, and speaks at Build Expo events. The site publishes location pages for cities across the country, including Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
Why it’s hereAn individual practitioner with a national footprint, more than 20 years of media buying and a published coaching-style CMO programme.
Best forRoofing, construction and other trade businesses that want a part-time CMO to build a marketing plan and oversee ad agencies, with no long-term contract.
UpdateSolo fractional CMO practice of Joshua Ramsey, operating alongside his firm Strategic Point Marketing.
jrcmo.com · homepage on September 28, 2026 - Known for
- fractional CMO · media buying · marketing plans for SMBs · sales and marketing alignment
- Published pricing
- Its pricing page says digital marketing packages start at $500 a month, with fractional CMO work priced to fit.
- Office
- 214.466.8332
Site checked live September 28, 2026Sources jrcmo.com, flyingvgroup.com
478,200 advertising, public relations and related services jobs in the United States, September 2026 (preliminary).
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- 01Find
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- 02Verify
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- 03Record
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- 04Rank
The order is editorial: longevity, named clients, scale and a clear specialism, in roughly that weight. Firms cannot buy a position.
- 05Re-check
Every entry was re-checked on September 28, 2026, homepage captured, ownership confirmed. Firms that closed, stopped doing this work or changed hands are removed or noted in the change log below.
The featured card is paid placement for Fracs, which shares this list’s publisher. It sits outside the ranking. Read the full editorial standards, or write to lists@primortul.com with a correction or a firm we missed.
What changed at the September 2026 check
Every firm on this list was re-checked on September 28, 2026. None had closed, merged, moved or changed hands, so the list stands as published.
Questions before you hire a fractional CMO in the US
- How many fractional CMOs in the US are on this list, and where are they?
- 14. The 14 firms are spread across Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and 8 other cities. Each was checked against its own site and at least one independent source. Nobody pays to be ranked.
- How do I choose between fractional CMOs in the US?
- Write down what done looks like. Read why each firm is on the list and keep the two or three whose reason matches your job. Ask each for one piece of work like yours, and the name of the person who would do it. 7 of the 14 here are under 50 people, so the people you meet are usually the people who do the work.
- Did any of these firms pay to be listed?
- No. Nobody pays to be ranked. The order weighs how long a firm has done the work, clients it can name, its size, and how clear its specialism is. The one paid card is marked Featured. It sits outside the ranking. It is Fracs, which shares this list's publisher.
- How long have these fractional CMOs been around?
- The oldest firm on this list states 2003 as its founding year. A year is shown only when the firm states one.
- What should I bring to a first call with a fractional CMO?
- What you sell, what is not working, what done looks like, a budget range, and when you want to start. The form on this page asks for those. Asking is free. You do not have to hire anyone.
- How is this list kept current?
- Re-checked September 28, 2026. Dead sites come off. Mergers and renames are updated. Firms that belong are added. Send a correction to lists@primortul.com. If you are the firm, use the For partners form.
What the trade press is writing about fractional CMOs.
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On fractional CMOs
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- GameOn Laura Taylor Joins Fractional CMO TeamiGamingFuture · 11d ago
- Dylan Mazzei Consulting Launches Fractional CMO Program Backed by Operating Agency TeamsThe National Law Review · 13d ago
Marketing Dive
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- Amazon’s ad revenue growth decelerates due to Prime Day tweaksMarketing Dive · today
- The changing CMO role in 3 numbersMarketing Dive · today
- Warner Bros. chases ‘Cat in the Hat’ across Amazon’s ad ecosystemMarketing Dive · yesterday
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How to choose, what it costs, and where these firms are based.
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