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Introducing the Effort vs Impact matrix

Every business says they’re busy, but how do you know if you are busy with the right things? When priorities are unclear, teams default to activity, and the activity that.. Read more

Not Getting Enough Leads?

When a business isn’t getting enough customers, the default diagnosis is almost always the same: “We need more leads.” Sometimes that’s true, but most of the time, it’s the uneducated.. Read more

Go To Market clarity

When a business tells me it has a “go to market issue”, it’s almost never about social, SEO or a website that needs a refresh, it’s normally that nobody can answer these three questions

Google’s Agentic Shopping Problem

When Google announced its move into agentic shopping, the reaction was predictable: admiration, excitement, and nods. AI agents that search, compare, and buy on your behalf, making shopping a delegated task.

Finally, brand is the top marketing priority in 2026

For the past five years at least, I’ve found myself walking into businesses with great marketing functions and having to sell in the importance of brand. It’s always acknowledged, but.. Read more

Why Your Business Needs to Think in AEO

I’ve been watching something interesting happen over the past couple of years. The way people search for information has changed and most businesses don’t seem to have noticed yet. People.. Read more

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    Steven Oakes – Fractional CMO in Manchester, UK.

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    Fractional CMO in Manchester, UYK. 

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