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 Brand | Growth-Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Fractional CMOs (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8 |
| Best for | Methodology-driven B2B growth | Data-driven B2B revenue growth |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($8,000 to $20,000/mo) | $$$ ($7,000 to $18,000/mo) |
| HQ | Minneapolis, USA | Austin, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2020 |
Authentic Brand
A top pick for its structured methodology and focus on building sustainable, in-house marketing teams.
www.authenticbrand.com/Growth-Chiefs
A strong choice for its intense focus on data, analytics, and revenue operations.
growth-chiefs.com/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.