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Marketing leadership

This section covers the marketing function as seen from the leadership level: the role of a CMO in a small business, or the choice between hiring and outsourcing as the company grows. These are questions I deal with in my engagements as a marketing director in Montréal, where the brand’s direction has to be held together with results you can measure. The articles share what I take away from them, along with the trade-offs involved.

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January 26, 2026 3 min read

Outsourcing Your Marketing: Strategy or Glass Ceiling?

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October 8, 2025 18 min read

When artificial intelligence calls marketing into question

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July 25, 2025 22 min read

Structuring the marketing function: method, models and the CMO's role

Structuring the marketing function in a small business: key steps, organizational models, and the CMO's role in managing aligned growth.

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July 25, 2025 6 min read

Hiring or outsourcing marketing in a small business: how do you choose the right model?

Small business or startup: should you hire a marketing manager or bring in an agency? Follow our guide to choose the right model.

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July 25, 2025 4 min read

The CMO's role in a small business: vision, structure and management

What does a CMO do in a small business? Discover the marketing director's strategic role: structure, manage, align and prepare for growth.

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SEO/GEO consultant and marketing director in Montréal - organic visibility and data-driven growth.

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