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Navigating Marketing Through An Economic Slump: Part 2

Navigating Marketing Through An Economic Slump: Part 2

During an economic slump, it can be easy to slip into a cycle of having your team search for quick results, which is a sure-fire way to end up with a lot of “shiny new objects” and very little revenue to show for it. In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at investing in proven strategies for weathering economic storms and coming out on top.

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Navigating Marketing Through an Economic Slump: Part 1

Navigating Marketing Through an Economic Slump: Part 1

In 2020, we saw marketing budgets slashed dramatically in response to the pandemic. While it may be tempting to do the same in response to an economic downturn, it’s important to resist the urge. Studies have shown that companies that maintain or increase their marketing spend during a recession actually outperform their competitors when the economy recovers. The key is to be strategic about how you utilize the budget you have.

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Do You Need Fractional Marketing? 4 Questions To Ask

Do You Need Fractional Marketing? 4 Questions To Ask

The average tenure for CMOs fell to 40 months in 2020, the shortest it has been since 2009, according to research from leadership advisory firm Spencer Stuart. Why? Sometimes it’s just hard to find the right fit. It’s no doubt expensive to recruit a CMO and more so if they leave. The rise of the Fractional CMO makes sense in today’s gig economy and can be a great option for companies of any size and industry. Here are four questions to ask to know if one is right for YOUR business.

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