Red Argyle: Client Story

Red Argyle: Client Story

Salesforce Systems Integrator engages Fractional CMO to take strategy and growth to the next level. "What got us interested in talking to Authentic was their reputation in the industry. ...And it only took a couple of quick conversations for us to realize it would be a great business fit for us and also a great culture fit." Garry Polmateer, CEO, Red Argyle https://youtu.be/w-Nw_2IX5Us Story Summary Garry Polmateer is the CEO of Red Argyle, a Salesforce Systems Integrator with a focus on Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud solutions, along with security and privacy consulting. With a track record as…
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COLAB: Client Story

COLAB: Client Story

Digital agency overcomes random acts of marketing with a dedicated Fractional CMO and clear brand value proposition. "I think one of the compelling components of [choosing Authentic] was they had a methodology that had been proven out, they had a team of [CMOs] in Mindshare that they can rely on and [Ally] partners that they could pull on. It felt like it dramatically reduced the amount of risk that we were taking on." Morgan Witham, CEO, COLAB https://youtu.be/UjjDsAu9ZPg Story Summary Morgan Witham is the CEO of COLAB, a digital agency that focuses on WebOps: building websites that drive ongoing value…
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NATF: Client Story

NATF: Client Story

National nonprofit engages Fractional CMO to strengthen existing marketing efforts, processes, and future hiring decisions. "For a nonprofit organization, [hiring a Fractional CMO] certainly is an investment. But when I think about all the time and energy that we saved by bringing on Authentic and our fractional CMO, it was hands down worth every penny.” Kathryn Mikkelsen, Executive Director, North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF) https://youtu.be/Jq8jziGqUWE Story Summary Kathryn Mikkelsen is the Executive Director of North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by blood clots and related diseases. With a small…
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Unlock the potential of a channel marketing strategy

Unlock the potential of a channel marketing strategy

Channel marketing can be an effective way for companies to scale their business growth and generate more sales. By using the right distribution channels, a business can reach new audiences and customers, leverage existing marketing programs, and improve profit margins. B2B companies may find traction working with resellers, while B2C companies can reach international audiences through the right distribution channels. (more…)
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Preparing for an exit? Build brand equity with these 4 value drivers

Preparing for an exit? Build brand equity with these 4 value drivers

Most business owners want to maximize earnings and depart on their own terms and timeline when they (inevitably) exit the company. Depending on the type of business, an exit could take many different shapes: selling to internal stakeholders or converting to an ESOP, passing down to another generation in a family, or selling to a third party (e.g., a private equity investor, competitor, or another company that’s acquiring the business for strategic growth purposes).  (more…)
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Leading Through M&A: The role of communication to guide teams, culture, and brands through integration

Leading Through M&A: The role of communication to guide teams, culture, and brands through integration

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached all-time highs in 2021, and continued throughout 2022. There are many reasons that companies acquire and merge with other businesses: to boost growth, acquire technology, expand talent, and fend off competitors.  Despite all the upside potential of a good deal, there are also real challenges that come with integrating teams, cultures, offerings, and brands. As dealmakers calculate the top and bottom line impacts for growth, they must also anticipate the critical role of communications leadership to guide people (internal and external) through change. This recorded webinar conversation features a panel of marketing and M&A…
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Measure what’s meaningful: Advice for growing businesses

Measure what’s meaningful: Advice for growing businesses

There are a lot of things that marketers today could measure. But that doesn’t mean they should be measuring all of these. Marketing metrics should provide insight into how marketing is supporting business objectives and answer key questions from the CEO and sales leaders. (more…)
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