Agency comparison · growth marketing
Growth marketing studio vs
Fractional CMO.
Different jobs. A fractional CMO sets direction; a growth studio executes. Many companies need both.
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When each wins · 01
Pick by scope.
When Growth marketing studio wins
Growth marketing studio
You need execution: ad creative, lifecycle, paid, content, analytics.
When Fractional CMO wins
Fractional CMO
You need a strategy and someone to manage your existing marketing team.
Factor-by-factor · 02
Direct comparison.
| Factor | Growth marketing studio | Fractional CMO |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-on execution | Yes | No |
| Strategic oversight | Some | Primary |
| Team management | No | Yes |
| Cost per month | $10-30k | $10-25k |
| Best for | Execution-bound | Strategy-bound |
| Combined? | Yes | Yes |
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