Fractional Math

The economics of marketing leadership: what a CMO actually costs, what the foundation-first path buys, and how to tell if your spend is working.

Fractional Math

You think a CMO costs $250K. Try $400K.

Jul 9, 2026

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You think a CMO costs $250K. Try $400K.

The $250K is the salary, not the cost. Here is what year one actually runs.

Will Gray