Senior Marketing Strategy Without the Full-Time Salary

Fractional Marketing Director

With a fractional marketing director from Blue Ox, you get senior-level marketing leadership tailored to your business goals without adding a full-time position to your payroll.

We act as your partner and guide, connecting the dots between your website, SEO, paid ads, email, social media, branding, and more, so every channel works together. You choose the priorities; we bring the experience, structure, and execution to make them happen.

We’ll lead with a conversation – nothing starts until you’re 100% ready.

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What You Get With Fractional Marketing

We’re not just offering advice, we’re actively leading, managing, and executing your marketing strategy. Here’s what you can expect.

Strategic Direction

We’ll meet monthly or twice monthly for video strategy calls to set priorities, map out campaigns, and develop a clear marketing strategy tied to your business goals. You’ll have a calendar for promotions, events, and campaigns so every part of your marketing works together.

Digital Marketing Services

We can manage anything from our SEO offerings, like keyword research, content optimization, and competitor analysis, to our Paid Ads offerings, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn Ads. We also handle email marketing, social media strategy and planning, and graphic design for ads, web, and social media.

Analytics & Tracking

We’ll set up and monitor Google Analytics and Google Search Console, build a marketing dashboard you can check anytime, and track your keyword rankings so you always know what’s working.

Reputation & Local Listings

We maintain your reputation and local map listings consistently. That includes review management, Google Business Profile updates, and keeping your Bing Places for Business and Apple Business Connect listings accurate and optimized.

Branding & Creative

We can create or refresh your branding, design logos, plan website content, and direct creative elements for campaigns so your message is consistent everywhere.

Website Optimization

We monitor site performance, handle translation and SEO for multilingual audiences, and make sure your site meets accessibility standards so it works for everyone.

Transparent Pricing

No mystery fees. No pushy upsells. You’ll get a clear quote, a clear timeline, and a clear path forward. And if you ever need to add something down the road, we’ll walk you through the cost and process with no surprises.

We’ll lead with a conversation – nothing starts until you’re 100% ready.

Digital Marketing Services Cost Comparison Table

Every business has different marketing goals, resources, and priorities. Blue Ox’s flexible fractional marketing packages let you choose the level of strategy, content, advertising, and ongoing support that fits your business. Whether you need expert direction for your internal team or a complete outsourced digital marketing program, we’ll build a practical plan around your goals.

Every package includes strategic marketing guidance, a marketing analytics dashboard, and annual keyword research to help you make informed decisions and track your progress.

Which Fractional Marketing Package Is Right for Me?

The right package depends on how much marketing your team can manage internally, which services you need, and how quickly you want to grow.

Not sure which package fits? Start by considering what your team can realistically handle each month. We’ll help you identify the services that will make the greatest difference and recommend a package that supports your goals without adding unnecessary work.

Use the table below to compare starting packages. Final pricing depends on additional services and scope.

Marketing Packages & Pricing

FMD Strategy

$399 / month

Businesses that need direction but want to do the work themselves

FMD Starter

$499 / month

Businesses that need light SEO and local visibility support

FMD Light

$999 / month

Businesses ready for consistent monthly content and tracking

FMD Heavy

$2,499 / month

Businesses that need stronger SEO, social, and ad support

FMD Full Tilt

$4,999 / month

Businesses that need a complete outsourced marketing program

Compare Features

FMD Strategy FMD Starter FMD Light FMD Heavy FMD Full Tilt
Strategy Meeting via Video Quarterly Quarterly Monthly Monthly Twice Monthly
Annual In-Person Strategy Meeting Annually Annually Twice Annually
Marketing Analytics Dashboard
Local Rank Tracking Dashboard 10 keywords
10 zip codes
10 keywords
10 zip codes
15 keywords
15 zip codes
20 keywords
20 zip codes
Keyword Research Annually Annually Annually Annually Annually
FMD Strategy FMD Starter FMD Light FMD Heavy FMD Full Tilt
SEO Content 1 page / month 2 pages / month 4 pages / month 6 pages / month
Google Business Profile Optimization & Management
Bing Places for Business Optimization & Management
Apple Business Connect Optimization & Management
FMD Strategy FMD Starter FMD Light FMD Heavy FMD Full Tilt
Accessibility Software
Translation Software Only 2 languages
Advanced Website Security
Review Management Passive Active
FMD Strategy FMD Starter FMD Light FMD Heavy FMD Full Tilt
Email Marketing 2 emails / month 4 emails / month
Social Media Marketing 4 posts / month 8 posts / month
Social Media Productivity Software
FMD Strategy FMD Starter FMD Light FMD Heavy FMD Full Tilt
Google Ads Optimization & Management 1 active campaign 1 active campaign 1 active campaign 5 active campaigns
Meta Ads Optimization & Management 1 active campaign 5 active campaigns
LinkedIn Ads Optimization & Management 1 active campaign 5 active campaigns

What Happens After You Choose a Package?

Choosing a package gives us a starting point. Before any work begins, we’ll meet with you to learn about your business, audience, current marketing efforts, and short- and long-term goals. We’ll also review what your internal team can manage and where Blue Ox can provide the most value.

From there, we’ll confirm your package, establish priorities, and create a clear marketing plan. Depending on your services, that may include keyword research, campaign planning, content calendars, analytics setup, local listing updates, or advertising account reviews.

Once your plan is underway, we’ll meet at the frequency included with your package to review results, discuss upcoming priorities, and adjust your strategy. You’ll also have access to a marketing analytics dashboard, so you can see how your work is performing without sorting through reports from several different platforms.

Fractional Marketing Director FAQs

A digital marketing agency offers specific services. A fractional marketing director provides leadership across all your marketing channels, making sure every piece fits into a unified strategy and is coordinated with your other partners.

Most clients choose monthly or twice-monthly strategy calls to review results, adjust tactics, and plan next steps.

Both. We can execute services—like SEO, ads, and branding—or coordinate with your internal team and other vendors.

While ongoing engagement produces the best results, plans are flexible and scaled to your needs.

We partner with small to mid-sized businesses and nonprofits that want an expert marketing strategy without hiring a full-time director.

It depends! Every business has different needs and capabilities for taking on marketing work with their internal team. Depending on what fits you, Blue Ox offers monthly packages starting from $399-$4999.

Fractional Marketing Director Services

Strategic Direction

We lead with a plan. Monthly or twice-monthly strategy calls give us time to review performance, adjust campaigns, and set clear priorities. You’ll get a tailored marketing strategy and a calendar that keeps every channel working toward your goals.

SEO & Search Marketing

We manage all the SEO essentials, like keyword research, content optimization, competitor analysis, and ongoing reporting, so your business shows up where it matters most. Our search strategies are built to grow your visibility and attract the right audience.

Paid Advertising

From Google Ads to Meta Ads to LinkedIn Ads, we plan and run targeted campaigns that drive traffic and conversions. We handle everything from ad creative to audience targeting to performance monitoring.

Email Marketing

We design and send professional email campaigns that connect with your audience, keep your brand top-of-mind, and encourage repeat business. We can also set up automation so the right messages reach the right people at the right time.

Social Media Marketing

We create a strategy that works for your platforms and audience, then provide the planning, creative direction, and content support to keep your social media consistent and effective.

Graphic Design

From ad creatives to social media posts to website visuals, we design materials that match your branding and get noticed.

Analytics & Reporting

From ad creatives to social media posts to website visuals, we design materials that match your branding and get noticed.

Reputation Management

We help you earn and respond to customer reviews, keeping your online reputation positive and accurate. We also manage your Google Business Profile, Bing Places, and Apple Business Connect listings so your business info is always up to date.

Branding & Creative Direction

Need a new look or a brand refresh? We design logos, plan your messaging, and ensure your brand identity stays consistent across every channel.

Website Optimization

We monitor your site’s performance, improve load times, ensure accessibility, and offer translation/SEO services so you can connect with every audience you serve.

Why Choose Blue Ox?

We’re proudly based in Central Minnesota, with team members across the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Alexandria Lakes regions. Since 2012, we’ve handled marketing and website services for hundreds of organizations across the state.

Clients stay with us for years because we’re responsive, friendly, and reliable. You get a partner who answers emails, calls you back, and does what we say we’ll do.