When performance drops, it’s easy to blame the agency. Sometimes that’s fair. But often the real issue is data, strategy, or expectations. This article gives you a simple agency scorecard, five checks to run before you fire anyone, and a checklist of what to prepare if you do decide to switch—plus how to know if your next move should be a new agency, a fractional CMO, or an in-house hire.

GLP-1 medications have created a surge in weight-loss telehealth—and a lot of risky marketing. This post lays out how to market GLP-1 and weight-loss programs responsibly: leading with education, selling the program (not just the drug), and building funnels that support real, long-term care.

Founders often ask, “Can you do our strategy using [insert famous framework or book]?” The honest answer: those tools weren’t built for $5–$50M companies with limited time, people, and cash. This post explains why big-name strategy frameworks so often fail in the mid-market—and how to replace them with a simple, 90-day planning approach tied to your actual numbers.

Stuck between hiring a full-time CMO, keeping your agencies, or bringing in a fractional CMO? If you’re in the $5–$20M range, here’s how to decide which model actually works—and the red flags that tell you it’s time to change your setup.

Discover the best social media platforms for business in 2026, matched to your audience, industry, and goals so you stop guessing and start scaling.

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Visual search is an emerging technology that allows people to search the web using images (or the camera) instead of text. In practical...

McKinsey’s 7-S framework aligns Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff. While comprehensive and globally credible, it’s rigid, costly, generic, and overly internal. Without tailored analytics and actionable insights, implementation suffers. Carefully consider its limits.

Are you stuck in endless cycles of costly A/B tests and digital marketing guesswork? You're not alone. Many startups and healthcare companies skip traditional marketing research—like interviews, surveys, and concept tests—to save time, only to later burn through $50,000 or more fixing avoidable mistakes. Discover why investing upfront in foundational market research can save your budget, sharpen your strategy, and position your brand for lasting success.

"Unilever’s big bet on influencers reflects a fundamental shift in marketing strategy. As traditional digital ad costs soar and consumer trust declines, brands are discovering the unmatched power of authentic, influencer-driven conversations. The marketing playbook for the next decade will be written collaboratively with creators—are you ready to adapt?" — Read more on Orr Consulting's blog.

ChatGPT now leverages Reddit for Search—are you ready to tap into its potential? Instead of dominating, join the conversation authentically: set up your account, find relevant subreddits, build trust through value-first posts, and use paid ads and analytics tools strategically. By blending community savvy, creative content, and data-driven tactics, you can unlock brand awareness, traffic, leads, and conversions. Approach Reddit with curiosity and helpfulness.

Strategic marketing investment fuels growth. Balance ads, content, automation & talent to maximize ROI. Spend smarter, not just less!

Discover how influencers can transform your marketing strategy and make a tangible difference in the healthcare sector.

Explore how effective brand positioning can drive growth and loyalty with 15 standout examples.

Master marketing by understanding key distinctions: branding vs. design, SEO vs. SEM, strategy vs. tactics, and more. Clarity drives success

Discover how to harness customer insights for personalized experiences, integrate cutting-edge content with growth tactics, and utilize soci

Build a strong SEO backlink profile with quality, relevant links. Avoid common pitfalls like buying links and over-optimizing anchor text.

Compare the pros and cons of hiring a fractional CMO vs. a full-time CMO to find the best fit for your business's marketing needs and budget

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