
A Fractional CMO brings senior marketing leadership into your business on a part-time or defined basis - providing clarity, direction and accountability without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Unlike an agency, the role is focused on leadership, business priorities and decision-making - not just delivering individual campaigns. And unlike a full-time hire, fractional support gives you access to senior marketing leadership without the cost, risk or long-term commitment.
This model works especially well when you already have activity underway - internal teams, agencies, tools and data - but need experienced judgement to connect the dots, challenge assumptions and focus effort on what will make the biggest difference.

Most businesses don’t need another strategy deck. They need help getting work out the door - rolling up the sleeves and helping with the day-to-day activity that keeps your business moving.
Execution services include:
You get the benefit of a senior marketing leader, with the practical support of an experienced doer.

Better experiences lead to better customer experience, digital and performance marketing results. I specialise in understanding how customers move through your business - where they drop off, where the experience breaks, and where we can improve conversions.
Experience-led improvements include:

Flexible engagement, with the option of project-based work or if you prefer a defined scope and outcome.
Projects may include:
Each project includes a clear scope, timeline and deliverables.
Fractional leadership is outcome-led. It works best when senior judgement is applied across the areas that most directly affect customer experience and performance.
In practice, this means
The result is greater focus, better decisions, and momentum - with senior marketing leadership applied to the areas that most affect performance and growth.

Steve Tietgen is a senior digital and marketing leader based in Sydney, Australia with over 20 years’ experience delivering customer growth and transformation strategies.
His approach is always to blend strategic leadership with practical execution across sectors and teams.
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