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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A fractional CMO firm places a senior marketing executive in your company part-time: that person sets the strategy and budget, manages staff and agencies, builds the go-to-market plan and reports pipeline to the CEO, usually for 10 to 20 hours a week. Seattle and Eastside software companies often use a fractional CMO to build their first go-to-market plan before they hire a full-time marketing leader.
To make this list, each of the nine external firms had to sell fractional or outsourced CMO services on its own website. Not all of them have an office in Seattle, so each card names the firm's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Which fractional CMO firms work with Seattle companies?
Web Tonic plus nine external firms that sell fractional CMO services on their own sites. One is headquartered in the Seattle area; the others serve Seattle companies remotely. Four name a client publicly and four publish a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic provides fractional CMO leadership backed by an in-house growth marketing team from our Seattle office, so the plan and the execution sit with one partner. Reporting is built around pipeline, customer acquisition cost and revenue rather than clicks, and the ad accounts, data and tools stay in the client's own name.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: Local Seattle office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Kalungi
About: Kalungi is a B2B SaaS marketing agency based in Kirkland, on Seattle’s Eastside, and the team behind the T2D3 playbook. Its CMO-as-a-Service engagement gives SaaS companies executive marketing leadership, with DataGuard and Fraxion among its clients.
Key Services: CMO-as-a-Service, CMO Coaching, SaaS ABM, SaaS Content and SEO, RevOps, Paid Media
Industries Served: B2B SaaS, Technology, Startups, Fintech, Healthcare Technology
Notable Clients: DataGuard, Fraxion, One Click Contractor, CPGvision
Locations: Kirkland, Washington
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader, Founders handing marketing off for the first time, Teams preparing a launch or funding round
Website: Kalungi
3. Local Marketing Solutions
About: Local Marketing Solutions is a Philadelphia digital marketing agency established in 2010 that has grown to 14 in-house employees. It sells customized fractional CMO services to businesses that have outgrown scattered tactics.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, Web Design, SEO, Social Media, Paid Ads, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Small Businesses, Ecommerce, Beauty and Fashion, Coaching, Local Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pricing: USD $5,000/month for fractional CMO
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader, Owners juggling several marketing vendors, Companies that want strategy and execution in one place
Website: Local Marketing Solutions
4. DiscoverMyBusiness
About: DiscoverMyBusiness is a New York digital marketing agency founded in 2018 by Yauheni Chvanau. Its outsourced CMO service bundles senior leadership with the team that runs SEO, paid media and tracking.
Key Services: Outsourced CMO, SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Conversion Tracking, Web Design
Industries Served: Small and Mid-size Businesses, Professional Services, Home Services, Healthcare, B2B Services
Notable Clients: PowerPak, Anchor Health Home Care
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: USD $10,000 to $35,000 per month retainer
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader, Owners juggling several marketing vendors, Companies that want strategy and execution in one place
Website: DiscoverMyBusiness
5. O8
About: O8 is a remote-first digital agency based in Minneapolis that serves healthcare, higher education and SaaS organizations. It offers fractional CMO services and has worked with the University of Minnesota Medical School since 2015.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, GrowthMap Planning, HubSpot and CRM, Web Development, AI Search Visibility, Paid Media
Industries Served: Healthcare, Higher Education, SaaS, B2B, Nonprofits
Notable Clients: University of Minnesota Medical School
Locations: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader, Owners juggling several marketing vendors, Companies that want strategy and execution in one place
Website: O8
6. Adapt Marketing Consulting
About: Adapt Marketing Consulting is a marketing consultancy that offers fractional CMO and outsourced marketing solutions. Its published work includes program development for the City of Madison and a social campaign for REAP Food Group.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, Outsourced Marketing, Campaign Management, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, CRM Integration
Industries Served: Government, Nonprofits, Small Businesses, Professional Services, Food Systems
Notable Clients: City of Madison, REAP Food Group
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader, Owners juggling several marketing vendors, Companies that want strategy and execution in one place
Website: Adapt Marketing Consulting
7. White Wolf Marketing
About: White Wolf Marketing is an Austin marketing agency and web studio with more than 100 clients and over 20 years in digital marketing. Its fractional CMO packages combine CMO leadership with the agency’s own execution resources.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, Web Design, SEO, Paid Media, Social Media, Content
Industries Served: Law Firms, Real Estate, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Ecommerce
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Austin, Texas
Pricing: USD $5,000/month for fractional CMO packages
Great For: Professional service and family-owned firms, Partners who want marketing leadership without a full-time hire, Firms that need one owner for vendors and budget
Website: White Wolf Marketing
8. Strategy Kiln
About: Strategy Kiln is a strategy-led B2B digital marketing agency based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its fractional CMO service gives B2B SaaS, manufacturing and professional services companies a senior strategic partner.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, Strategy Sprints, Paid Search, LinkedIn Ads, SEO and AI Search, Analytics
Industries Served: B2B SaaS, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Providence, Rhode Island
Pricing: USD $4,500 for a Fractional CMO Strategy Sprint
Great For: Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader, Founders handing marketing off for the first time, Teams preparing a launch or funding round
Website: Strategy Kiln
9. Vitruvian Agency
About: Vitruvian Agency is a digital marketing agency that lists locations in London, Dubai, Houston, New York and Newark. It sells fractional CMO services within its marketing consultancy practice, alongside CRO-as-a-service and martech work.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Account-Based Marketing, MarTech Implementation, CRO
Industries Served: Startups, B2B, Technology, Consumer Brands, Professional Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Houston, Texas, New York, New York, Newark, New Jersey, London, United Kingdom, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (locations listed on its site; no headquarters named)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader, Founders handing marketing off for the first time, Teams preparing a launch or funding round
Website: Vitruvian Agency
10. Marketing Eye Atlanta
About: Marketing Eye Atlanta is a marketing agency on Peachtree Road in Atlanta with a team that delivers fractional CMO services. It works with companies across more than 20 industry sectors, including SAP solution partners.
Key Services: Fractional CMO, Outsourced Marketing Team, Digital Marketing, PR, Social Media, Web Marketing
Industries Served: Technology, SAP Partners, Professional Services, Healthcare, B2B Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader, Founders handing marketing off for the first time, Teams preparing a launch or funding round
Website: Marketing Eye Atlanta
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise (local Seattle office) |
| 2. Kalungi | CMO-as-a-Service for B2B SaaS | Quote-based | Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader |
| 3. Local Marketing Solutions | Fractional CMO for small businesses | USD $5,000/month for fractional CMO | Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader |
| 4. DiscoverMyBusiness | Outsourced CMO plus execution team | USD $10,000 to $35,000 per month retainer | Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader |
| 5. O8 | Fractional CMO for regulated sectors | Quote-based | Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader |
| 6. Adapt Marketing Consulting | Fractional CMO for mission-driven teams | Quote-based | Small and mid-size businesses without a marketing leader |
| 7. White Wolf Marketing | Fractional CMO plus web studio | USD $5,000/month for fractional CMO packages | Professional service and family-owned firms |
| 8. Strategy Kiln | Sprint-first fractional CMO | USD $4,500 for a Fractional CMO Strategy Sprint | Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader |
| 9. Vitruvian Agency | Consultancy-led fractional CMO | Quote-based | Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader |
| 10. Marketing Eye Atlanta | Outsourced marketing team with a CMO | Quote-based | Startups and SaaS companies without a marketing leader |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a fractional CMO firm in Seattle?
Start with the problem you need solved: no marketing strategy, a team without a leader, or agencies nobody manages. Then check proof: a named client you can call, the seniority of the person who will actually show up and the hours included each week. Four of these nine firms name a client on their own site (DataGuard and PowerPak among them). Finally, ask how they report, meaning pipeline, customer acquisition cost and revenue by channel rather than activity.
How much does a fractional CMO cost in Seattle?
Four of the nine external firms publish a figure (Local Marketing Solutions lists USD $5,000/month for fractional CMO; DiscoverMyBusiness lists USD $10,000 to $35,000 per month retainer). The rest quote per scope, which is normal because fees depend on hours per week, whether the firm also executes the work and the contract length. Ask what a month includes, whether ad spend and agency fees sit on top, and what the notice period is before you sign.
What is the difference between a fractional CMO and a marketing agency?
A fractional CMO is a part-time executive who owns the marketing plan, budget and team, while an agency executes campaigns. Some firms here sell leadership only and expect your staff or vendors to do the work; others bundle a CMO with their own SEO, paid media or web teams. Leadership-only firms keep incentives cleaner, and bundled firms usually move faster. Decide which one you need before you compare fees.
How long does a fractional CMO take to show results?
Most engagements start with a 30 to 90 day assessment: an audit of channels, positioning, tracking and team, then a budget and a quarterly roadmap. Quick wins such as fixing tracking or cutting wasted ad spend can show in the first quarter, while pipeline and brand results usually take six to twelve months in a market like Seattle. Many firms ask for a three to six month minimum, so check that before you sign.
Should a Seattle company hire a local fractional CMO or a remote one?
One of the nine external firms is headquartered in the Seattle area; the others work remotely from bases such as Atlanta, Austin and Minneapolis. Kalungi works from Kirkland on the Eastside. A local executive helps when you want them in the room for leadership meetings or board sessions, but most fractional CMO work runs through weekly calls and shared dashboards. Experience with your business model and stage matters more than the address.
Choosing a Fractional CMO Firm in Seattle
Start with your own numbers. Know your revenue target, current marketing budget, sales cycle and how many hours of senior leadership you can use each week. A fractional CMO can only plan around targets it has been told about.
Check experience you can verify. Four of the nine external firms name a client on their own site and four publish a price. Ask the rest for a reference you can call, and see how our fractional CMO service is scoped.
Agree how you will work together. Settle the hours per week, who owns the ad accounts, tools and data, how often you meet and which single number month three is judged on. Our growth marketing team can execute the plan once it is set.
Never skip the consultation. Book calls with two or three firms from this list, bring the same brief to each and compare the questions they ask about your business. If you want a team in the city, meet our Seattle office.
