Authentic Brand vs Growth-Chiefs

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026). Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

Authentic Brand ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Founders needing fractional marketing leadership. A top pick for its structured methodology and focus on building sustainable, in-house marketing teams.

At a glance

Authentic BrandGrowth-Chiefs
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)#7 / The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)9.18
Best forMethodology-driven B2B growthData-driven B2B revenue growth
Pricing$$$$ ($8,000 to $20,000/mo)$$$ ($7,000 to $18,000/mo)
HQMinneapolis, USAAustin, USA
Founded20172020

Authentic Brand

A top pick for its structured methodology and focus on building sustainable, in-house marketing teams.

www.authenticbrand.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)

Growth-Chiefs

A strong choice for its intense focus on data, analytics, and revenue operations.

growth-chiefs.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026)

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