Virtual CMO Services

Virtual CMO services that actually execute your marketing.

Most virtual CMO services stop at strategy. You get a plan, then figure out execution on your own. Aumata gives you the strategic direction AND an AI team that runs the playbook every day.

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What are virtual CMO services?

Virtual CMO services provide your business with senior marketing leadership on a remote, part-time basis. Instead of hiring a full-time chief marketing officer at $200K+ per year, you get an experienced marketing executive for 10 to 20 hours per month.

A virtual CMO typically delivers:

Go-to-market strategy and positioning
Marketing budget allocation
Channel strategy and prioritization
Vendor and agency oversight
KPI definition and performance reporting
Team leadership and hiring guidance

The limitation? Like all fractional marketing leadership, virtual CMO services cover strategy but not execution. You still need writers, designers, SEO specialists, and ad managers to carry out the plan. For most B2B companies, the execution gap is the real bottleneck.

Virtual CMO vs. Aumata

  Virtual CMO Aumata
Monthly cost $5,000 to $10,000 $999 to $2,999
Strategic planning
Dedicated strategist
Content creation Not included 8 to 20 pieces/mo
Website build + hosting Not included
SEO execution Not included
Social media management Not included Growth plan and above
Email marketing Not included Growth plan and above
Paid ad management Not included Full Stack plan
Daily execution Not included
No contracts Varies

Frequently asked questions

What is a virtual CMO?
A virtual CMO is a remote marketing executive who provides strategic leadership to your company without being a full-time employee. The role is similar to a fractional CMO, working part-time to develop your marketing strategy, define positioning, and guide your go-to-market approach.
What's the difference between a virtual CMO and a fractional CMO?
The terms are largely interchangeable. Both refer to part-time senior marketing leadership. 'Virtual CMO' emphasizes the remote, digital-first nature of the engagement. 'Fractional CMO' emphasizes the part-time allocation. In practice, the deliverables are the same: strategy, planning, and oversight without execution.
How much do virtual CMO services cost?
Virtual CMO services typically range from $3,000 to $10,000 per month for 10 to 20 hours of strategic work. This covers planning and direction only. Execution (content, SEO, social, ads) requires additional investment of $5,000 to $15,000/mo through agencies or freelancers.
Does Aumata replace a virtual CMO?
Yes. Aumata includes strategic oversight from an experienced marketing professional (what you'd get from a virtual CMO) plus an AI execution team that carries out the strategy daily. You get both halves for less than most virtual CMOs charge for strategy alone.
What does Aumata's strategist actually do?
Your dedicated strategist builds your growth plan, defines your positioning and messaging, selects channels and priorities, reviews all content before publishing, and adjusts strategy based on performance data. They're the experienced marketing leader your business needs.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Every plan is month-to-month. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your website and all content stay yours.

Get virtual CMO-level strategy with real execution behind it.

Your dedicated strategist builds the plan. An AI team runs it every day. You get leads.

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