The Marketing GP vs CMO-On-Demand

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Chief Outsiders vs Authentic Brand vs Kalungi: 11 Best Fractional CMOs 2026. Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

The Marketing GP ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Founders needing fractional marketing leadership. Ideal for SMBs needing a versatile leader to build a marketing foundation from scratch.

At a glance

The Marketing GPCMO-On-Demand
Top 11 rank#5 / Chief Outsiders vs Authentic Brand vs Kalungi: 11 Best Fractional CMOs 2026#6 / Chief Outsiders vs Authentic Brand vs Kalungi: 11 Best Fractional CMOs 2026
Score (out of 9.4)8.48.2
Best forVersatile, foundational marketing leadershipHigh-touch, partner-led strategy
Pricing$$$ ($6,000 to $15,000/mo)$$$$ ($8,000+/mo)
HQAtlanta, USABoston, USA
Founded20122004

The Marketing GP

Ideal for SMBs needing a versatile leader to build a marketing foundation from scratch.

www.themarketinggp.com/

See full entry in Chief Outsiders vs Authentic Brand vs Kalungi: 11 Best Fractional CMOs 2026

CMO-On-Demand

A boutique firm offering direct access to senior partners for deep strategic engagement.

cmo-on-demand.com/

See full entry in Chief Outsiders vs Authentic Brand vs Kalungi: 11 Best Fractional CMOs 2026

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