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Welcome to the Cemoh marketing blog where we share our thoughts & ideas around growing your business though smarter marketing.
Why Most Marketing Content Isn’t Driving Growth (And What to Do Instead)
Alicia Rieniets explores why content is being produced at scale but failing to deliver commercial impact, and what marketers, founders and leaders need to rethink to make it work.
The QSR Brands That Win AI Will Win the Next Era of Convenience
Alicia Rieniets explores how AI, hyper-personalisation and trust are reshaping the future of QSR, and why the brands that win won’t necessarily be the cheapest or the loudest, but the ones that understand customers best.
5 Best Cybersecurity Practices for Solo Marketers
Solo marketing contractors are a prime target for cyberattacks. Here's how to protect client data, accounts, and tools.
Agentic Commerce Is Coming. Here’s What It Means for Your Marketing
Alicia Rieniets explores why agentic commerce is set to reshape how customers choose, buy and engage, and what marketers, founders and leaders need to do now to stay relevant.
AI Can Generate Anything. That's Why Craft Matters Again.
When production becomes free and infinite, production can no longer be the thing that makes your brand distinctive.
Your Marketing Isn’t Broken. Your System Is
Most marketing teams aren’t underperforming because they’re doing the wrong things. They’re underperforming because those things are not working together.
One Piece of Content, Ten Ways to Use It
The best content marketers don't just create - they extract. They take a single piece of quality content and squeeze every possible drop of value out of it before they move on to the next one.
The Role of Social Media in Brand Trust
Social media plays a critical role in building brand trust. From transparent communication to consistent engagement and thought leadership, the way brands interact online shapes customer perception.
Why Community Strengthens Independent Leadership
Peer networks are where independent marketers and fractional CMOs grow. Through mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities that strengthen leadership and accelerate careers.
The Skills That Matter Most in Fractional CMO Engagements
Fractional CMOs provide strategic marketing leadership without full-time commitment. Key skills include business acumen, leadership without authority, data-driven decision-making, innovation, and talent development.
How Cemoh Supports Long-Term Fractional Careers
Fractional marketing offers flexibility and variety, but building a sustainable career requires strategy. Connect with high-value projects, leverage growth tools, mentorship, and networks to achieve long-term success as a marketing consultant.
Your Marketing Isn’t Broken. Your Setup Probably Is.
In reality, good strategy is often a short, focused piece of work. The value is not in having someone “do strategy” forever.
The Difference Between Business Strategy and Marketing Activity
Business strategy defines long-term goals and market positioning, while marketing activity focuses on execution.
Why Small Businesses Need Strong Brands Even More Than Big Ones
Small and medium businesses often need strong brands far more than big ones. Because when you are not already famous, customers need to understand quickly what you stand for and why they should choose you.
Why Google Search Is Not Driving Profitable Growth for Your Business
Google spend should reflect commercial priorities, not traffic volume. If higher-intent searches convert faster and deliver stronger lifetime value, budget should lean toward them.
Graphic Design Is Not a Matter of Opinion
Despite what many people assume, graphic design is not subjective. At least, it shouldn’t be.
Why the Best Business Connections Happen When You Stop Trying to Network
Traditional networking (the forced, badge-wearing, elevator-pitch variety) has always been a bit of an act. And I think most CEOs and senior leaders know it.
How BrewDog Went From Punk Icon to Corporate Cautionary Tale
There's a version of BrewDog that could have scaled successfully. But it required discipline they didn't have.
Small Clients Aren't Small Opportunities
When a lead doesn't fit your ideal client profile, it's tempting to think the cost is zero. You didn't take the job, you didn't lose money, nothing happened. But nothing happening is the cost.
AI Has No Nuance — And That's Your Competitive Advantage
Here's the paradox of the AI content era: yes, there is more content than ever. But there is also less distinctive content than ever.