Fractional CMO — LIFTED

FRACTIONAL CMO

Strategic marketing leadership — without the full-time cost.

LIFTED's Fractional CMO retainer gives you a senior marketing strategist who connects your films, funnels, campaigns, and content into one coordinated growth engine. No more scattered tactics. Just a clear system that drives predictable revenue.

From $3,500/month

Scoped to your business needs  •  Minimum 3-month engagement

Book a Greenlight Session

Start with a free Greenlight Session to see if a Fractional CMO retainer is the right fit for your growth stage.

FOR BUSINESSES THAT NEED STRATEGY, NOT JUST SERVICES

Stop Hiring Tactics. Start Leading with Strategy.

Most businesses don't need another freelancer or agency to execute random tasks. They need someone who sees the full picture — who understands how your films connect to your funnels, how your ads feed your follow-up sequences, and how every piece of marketing contributes to a single, predictable revenue system. That's what a Fractional CMO from LIFTED provides.

  • Full marketing strategy and quarterly planning
  • Campaign oversight across paid, organic, and email channels
  • Funnel and conversion optimization
  • Film and content strategy aligned to business goals
  • Team guidance and vendor coordination
  • Monthly reporting with clear KPIs and next steps
Book a Greenlight Session See what's included

From $3,500/month  •  3-month minimum  •  Scope and priorities defined together in your Greenlight Session.

FILMMAKER + FRACTIONAL CMO

The strategist who also understands story.

Most fractional CMOs come from a corporate marketing background. Ours comes from film. That means you get a strategist who doesn't just plan campaigns — they understand how to build emotional connection through story, deploy cinematic content with intention, and connect creative assets to measurable business outcomes. Strategy and story in one seat.

  • Not just analytics — real creative and strategic direction
  • Understands film, funnel, and campaign as one system
  • Embedded in your business — not an outsider checking in monthly
Start with a Greenlight Session

We'll assess your current marketing system in a free Greenlight Session and tell you honestly whether a retainer makes sense.

How the Fractional CMO retainer works

A structured engagement designed to give you senior marketing leadership from day one — without the hiring process.

Step 1

Greenlight + Audit

We start with a free Greenlight Session to understand your goals. Then we conduct a deep audit of your current marketing — films, funnels, ads, email, website — and identify the highest-impact opportunities.

Step 2

Strategy + Roadmap

We build a 90-day strategic roadmap with clear priorities, KPIs, and campaigns. You know exactly what we're working on, why, and how we'll measure success.

Step 3

Execute + Optimize

We lead execution across your marketing system — managing campaigns, optimizing funnels, coordinating content production, and reporting results monthly. Every quarter, we reassess and plan the next phase.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR RETAINER

Senior marketing leadership, delivered monthly

  • Quarterly strategic planning with 90-day roadmaps
  • Monthly strategy sessions and performance reviews
  • Campaign planning and oversight (paid, organic, email)
  • Funnel audit and conversion optimization
  • Film and content strategy with production coordination
  • Marketing team guidance and vendor management
  • Monthly reporting with KPIs, insights, and recommendations
  • Priority Slack/email access for ongoing strategic questions

The retainer is designed to be the strategic layer that sits on top of everything else. Whether you're working with other vendors, managing an internal team, or using LIFTED for production — the Fractional CMO ensures it all connects and performs.

Marketing Dashboard Overview

Strategy. Execution. Results.

One strategist coordinating every channel — films, funnels, ads, and campaigns — toward one growth system.

Strategy Active Campaigns Live KPIs Tracked

Is a Fractional CMO retainer right for you?

This retainer works best for businesses doing $500K–$5M+ in revenue that need strategic marketing leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CMO hire.

Ideal for you if…

  • You're spending money on marketing but don't have a clear strategy connecting it all
  • You need senior-level marketing guidance but can't justify a $150K+ full-time hire
  • You have films, funnels, and content but no one coordinating the system
  • You're ready for predictable growth, not scattered campaigns

Probably not a fit if…

  • You're pre-revenue and still defining your core offer
  • You just need one-off projects executed (a video, a website, an ad)
  • You want someone to post on social media — this is strategic leadership, not content creation
  • You're not ready to commit to a 3-month engagement

What clients say about LIFTED's Fractional CMO

Real feedback from businesses that brought strategic marketing leadership in-house.

"For the first time, all of our marketing actually connects. The quarterly roadmaps gave us clarity we never had, and our pipeline has been more predictable than any year prior."
— CEO, Professional Services Firm ($2M revenue)
"Having a CMO who also understands film production is a rare combination. Our content strategy and ad campaigns finally feel like they're working together instead of competing."
— Founder, Wellness Studio Group
"The monthly reporting alone was worth it. We finally know what's working, what's wasting money, and where to double down. The strategic guidance on top of that is what keeps us growing."
— Owner, Boutique Fitness Brand

Ready for marketing leadership that drives real growth?

Start with a free Greenlight Session. We'll review your current marketing system, identify the biggest opportunities, and show you what a 90-day strategic roadmap would look like for your business.

  • Free, no-pressure strategy call
  • Honest assessment of your marketing system
  • Clear recommendation on whether a retainer fits

READY TO GET STARTED?

Tell us about your business, your goals, and your current marketing setup. We'll follow up within 24 hours with an honest assessment.

BOOK MY GREENLIGHT SESSION

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the Fractional CMO retainer.

What does a typical month look like?
Each month includes a strategy session, campaign oversight and adjustments, funnel or content optimization, and a performance report. We're available on Slack and email throughout the month for strategic questions. Think of it as having a CMO on speed dial.
How is this different from hiring a marketing agency?
An agency executes tasks you assign. A Fractional CMO leads your marketing strategy and tells you what should be done, why, and in what order. We don't just run ads — we build the system that makes every marketing dollar work harder.
What if I already work with other vendors or freelancers?
Great — we coordinate with them. A Fractional CMO can manage the relationships with your videographer, web developer, ad manager, or designer so everything aligns to one strategy instead of operating in silos.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Yes, 3 months. Marketing strategy takes time to implement and measure. After the initial 3 months, the retainer continues month-to-month and can be paused or ended with 30 days notice.
Can I combine this with Brand Films or the Funnel System?
Absolutely — and most Fractional CMO clients do. The retainer becomes the strategic hub that coordinates your film production, funnel optimization, ad campaigns, and content. It's the most complete way to work with LIFTED.