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CMO JOURNEYS

Conversations with CMOs revealing their journeys, priorities, and how they choose and work with agencies

Adam Shpiro on Reinvention, Growth, and Leading Across Change

Adam Shpiro’s career twists shaped a grounded leadership style built on curiosity, speed, and business thinking — and a clear view of what agencies get right, and wrong.

Marie Lee’s Journey From Insider to Challenger

From media strategy to the CMO seat at Princess Cruises, Marie Lee leads with momentum and clarity. She shares how she spots the right agency partners—and why chemistry beats hype in pitches.

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THE BIG IDEA

Quick-hitting thought-leadership pieces offering frameworks, tactics, and lessons for winning new business

What New CEOs Reveal About Where Marketing Dollars Go Next

Most teams wait for the new CMO. But the real signal often comes earlier. A new CEO can reset strategy, budgets, and priorities long before an agency search becomes visible.

CMOs Aren’t Stuck on Strategy. They’re Stuck on Decisions.

CMOs aren’t confused about strategy. They’re stuck on real decisions — build vs. partner, how to bet by market, and what AI actually means for their business. Here’s what that signals for your agency.

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FEATURES

Behind-the-scenes stories on the brands, creators, and experiences shaping modern marketing and culture

Winning in AI Search: What Marketers Need to Know Now

AI-driven search is no longer a future trend—it’s already reshaping how brands are discovered, evaluated, and ultimately...

Top Marketing Agency Conferences for 2026

This list is for agency owners, agency leaders, business development teams, strategists, and marketers trying to figure out...

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GUEST PERSPECTIVES

Original essays and guest columns from industry leaders sharing their own  growth experiences.

Why AI Is Creating a Massive Opportunity for Agencies

AI is not just changing how marketing gets done. Scott Brinker explains why it is creating a bigger role for agencies that can help clients navigate complexity, change, and execution

What Agencies Still Don’t Understand About Today’s CMO

Big ideas are not enough when CMOs are navigating enterprise complexity. This piece explains what agencies still miss and how stronger alignment can turn smart strategy into work that actually moves.

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