Kellblog · 2026-03-21 · 75d

Be the CMO Everyone Wants to Work With

Dave Kellogg argues that CMOs should focus on positioning themselves as desirable colleagues while delivering results, not just executing the job competently. He emphasizes that peer-networking communities become essential during periods of rapid change like the current AI disruption in marketing. The article frames CMO success through three lenses: doing the job, keeping the job, and being someone everyone wants to work with.

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CMO Median Tenure

18-24months

median

Chief Marketing Officer role