digital Marketing (digiM) Case Studies and Knowledge Articles

By Joseph Cashman
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October 15, 2026
A fractional marketing strategy needs to be more than a cool list of acronym's and buzz words. A valuable plan comes from connecting your business goals with customer research, an honsest assessment of your marketing resources/capabilities, and whether or not they are likely to move the needle. That may sound harsh and simplistic, but in practice, I've seen strategies fall short because they focus on lofty aspirations, and not what they can realistically prioritize, execute, and sustain. 1. Business Goals and Your Marketing Capabilities Before the creation of any campaign, I start by clarifying what your organization is actually trying to accomplish. Are you simply focused on lead generation/revenue growth, or launching something new, entering a different market, improving retention, building brand awareness, or a funnel that is not delivering as expected? Once the goals are clear, I take a close look at the current marketing landscape by auditing your site analytics, current SEO positions, sales process, and available technologies, automation opportunities. The strategy must first identify any constraints, or gaps, in order to correctly make the right recommendations that fit your actual capabilities. 2. Understand the Audience, Market, and Buying Process








