Ah. Q4. Here we are again. As we barrel towards the end of the year, CMOs face a familiar challenge: disappearing money and a clear gap to close. During times of tightening budgets, leaders tend to double down on what's measurable. Forecasting down to the dollar and leaning
Leadership
When done right, 1:1s can become the most critical part of your week, serving as a powerhouse leadership tool for accelerating development, strengthening relationships, creating career-shaping mentorship, and furthering work.
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Measurement
Efficiency has become the gold standard. The default objective. The thing we’re all supposed to chase. But should it be? A recent interview with Ben Collins, CEO of the Onion, points to inefficiency as one of the reasons they are so good at what they do. And in government,
Artificial Intelligence
That was Ezra Klein’s mandate as he questions the premise (or lack thereof) behind the Department of Government Efficiency. His central question, which went viral on TikTok last month, landed like a punch to the gut: “Efficiency in service of what?” This hits uncomfortably close to home for marketers.
Events
What worked, what didn't, and what can be improved post Cannes 2025.
Talent
The implications of a chaotic work environment
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Our CMO parental leave playbook helps you prepare for parental leave, ensuring a smooth transition without any hitches in your team's performance and your personal well-being.
Teaming
Three tips to make Post-Mortems not the worst.
Marketing Ops
A short, actionable guide to making the most of 1:1 time.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
This guide will give marketing leaders the tools they need to support their team members through the big moments that happen outside of work.
We can't believe this is still up for debate, but here we are.