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    Fractional CMO Services | Wishbone Advisory

    A senior marketing leader embedded inside your team — leading strategy, hiring, and execution rituals — without the cost or commitment of a full-time CMO.

    The problem

    You need senior marketing judgment now, but a full-time CMO hire is months away — and may not be the right move yet.

    What's included

    A complete engagement.

    Embedded leadership of marketing function
    Strategy, planning, and budget ownership
    Team coaching and hiring
    Vendor and agency management
    Board and exec communication
    Successor hiring and handoff

    Process

    A clear path from diagnosis to outcome.

    01

    Onboard

    Immersion in business and team.

    02

    Stabilize

    Quick wins and cadence install.

    03

    Build

    Strategy, team, and operating model.

    04

    Hand off

    Hire successor and transition cleanly.

    Deliverables

    Concrete artifacts you'll keep.

    • Marketing strategy and plan
    • Org chart and hiring plan
    • Operating cadence
    • Vendor stack rationalization
    • Successor profile and handoff plan

    FAQ

    Common questions.

    How many days per week?+

    Typical engagements are 2–3 days/week for 6–12 months.

    Can you hire your replacement?+

    Yes. Building toward your full-time hire is built into the engagement.

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    Pick a time that works. We'll come prepared with sharp questions and clear next steps.

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