cmo jumpstart

The CMO Jumpstart is a focused, 30-day engagement designed to bring order to the chaos. Built on two decades of working directly with B2B decision-makers, it delivers a clear-eyed assessment of your communications landscape—and a plan to move forward with confidence.

30 days delivery | $6500

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now the pressure is on to make smart, visible moves fast

What you’ll get

  • ✺

    Messaging Audit

    A full review of your current brand language, including key messages, tone, and alignment across channels.

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    Media Visibility Snapshot

    An analysis of recent press coverage, mentions, and gaps—plus a read on how your brand stacks up against competitors.

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    Positioning Brief

    A concise summary of your brand’s current positioning with recommendations for refinement and differentiation.

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    Content & Channel Priorities

    A customized list of what to say, where to say it, and what to pause or stop—based on your business goals and bandwidth.

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    PR & Marketing Action Plan

    A 60-day roadmap that outlines specific next steps for media outreach, content development, and visibility.

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    Executive Debrief Session

    A working session to walk through findings, refine recommendations, and answer leadership’s big-picture questions.

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Not sure Yet? We Get It.

You want to get it right.

It makes sense to ask questions. If you're considering a Jumpstart but want to make sure it’s the right fit for your role, your team, or your budget, let’s talk. No pressure, no pitch—just a real conversation to see if this makes sense for where you are right now.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Each Jumpstart includes a fixed set of high-value deliverables tailored to the project type. Instead of vague recommendations, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately—plus a live session to walk through what it all means and how to move forward.

  • Most Jumpstarts are designed to be completed in 30 days from kickoff to final handoff or debrief. The idea is to get you started and offer tools for moving forward.

  • We offer optional ongoing support at an hourly rate, monthly consulting based on a retainer, or we can scope a follow-up project based on your needs.

    Many clients use the Jumpstart to clarify their direction before transitioning into a retainer or retainer-lite model.

  • Not necessarily. While we specialize in B2B, especially in packaging, manufacturing, energy, and professional services, we’ve successfully delivered Jumpstarts for consumer-facing and adjacent industries—including food and beverage brands.

    That said, longer-term partnerships tend to be the best fit when your business aligns with our core B2B expertise.

  • Yes, to a point. Each Jumpstart has a defined scope so that we can complete it in or around 30 days. Customizations may affect timeline and pricing.

  • Yes. Popular add-ons include media training, executive bios, social media content calendars, and keyword audits. Add-ons are priced separately based on scope.

  • Yes—and if you do, we’ll streamline the process and offer bundled pricing. For example, many clients pair the Messaging Toolkit with the PR Launchpad or CMO Jumpstart.