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Tailored Digital Marketing for Growth-Stage Startups


In today's competitive startup ecosystem, achieving measurable growth can be a significant challenge. 

Many startups struggle to find effective marketing strategies that align with their unique goals and resources, let alone the capacity and expertise to execute those strategies.

Without a clear and tailored plan, startups face an uphill battle that can result in:

  • Limited brand visibility: Struggling to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
  • Ineffective lead generation: Wasting resources on strategies that don't convert.
  • Resource constraints: Lacking the time, budget, or expertise to implement robust marketing tactics.
  • Stagnant growth: Inability to scale effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

These challenges can be daunting, leaving founders and marketing leaders feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the way forward.

That's where O8 comes in.

We specialize in providing startups with customized, data-driven digital marketing strategies that drive measurable growth. Our expert team brings transparency, agility, and deep technical expertise to help you navigate your marketing challenges and achieve your business goals.

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Leigh Anne Godfrey, VITAL WorkLife testimonial

Your knowledge, skill, and flexibility are amazing. You are truly an extension of our marketing team, allowing us to do so much more than we could on our own. We love working with you and look forward to doing so for years to come.

Leigh Anne Godfrey
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Senior Marketing Manager
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Seth Viebrock

CEO and Marketing Engineer

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Alison LaPoint Krahn

Alison LaPoint Krahn

VP, Client Experience

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Karen Pomazal

VP, Client Strategy + Marketing

Naperville, Illinois

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Andy Keith

VP, Digital Marketing

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

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Becky Inglis

Director, Project Management

Boise, Idaho

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Patrick Hinchcliff

Development Lead

Denver, Colorado

Danielle Ruess-Saltz

Danielle Ruess-Saltz

Fractional CMO

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Tom Hedrick

Director, Digital Strategy

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Sam Hollis

User Experience Lead

Delray Beach, Florida

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Nate McBride

Content Director

Los Angeles, California

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Barbara Davis Haas

Graphic Designer

Mundelein, Illinois

Phil Cave

Phil Cave

Global CRO Expert

Stockbridge, England, United Kingdom

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Fractional Teams Make Financial Sense for Startups

By working with our fractional team, startups select the experts that best fit their needs and use their time incredibly efficiently. Our team members can serve various marketing, technical, sales, and other revenue-generating roles on a fractional, part-time basis to fill out your team as you scale.

Whether you need a Copywriter, Marketing Strategist, Front-end Developer, a Marketing Automation Pro, an SEO specialist, or someone to fill in gaps as a Fractional CMO, we’ve got you covered.

 
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Fractional Team

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Full-Time Hires (FTE)

Marketing Team Cost

$68k-$102k per year

2 to 4 experts with varying skill sets

$250k-$500k per year

2 to 4 Full Time Employees

Marketing + Tech Team Cost

$102k-$136k per year

4 to 8 experts with varying skill sets

$500k-$1M per year

4 to 8 Full Time Employees

Benefit Analysis

+ Flexible: Month-to-Month Contract.

+ Done for you: Project and team member management.

+ The Power of a Team: Fast execution, redundancy, shared brain power, strategic thinking, and new ideas.

+ Reliable: Track record of success and industry expertise.

- Additional Costs: Benefits, payroll taxes, PTO, employee infrastructure.

- Ramp-up Time: Interviews and onboarding.

- Risks: Underperformance, employee churn, lack of strategic thinking.

Proven ROI Yes Maybe
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Client Testimonials

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Leila De la Fuente

The team at O8 has been instrumental in helping our company elevate our web user experience...

Leila De la Fuente
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Manager
David Wargin

As our company works to deliver essential medical products and services to our customers, O8 has been a critical partner in our efforts to drive greater awareness and respond quickly to customer needs.

David Wargin
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Manager
Medsource

Why Brands Choose O8 for Startup Marketing Services

  • Team members with first-hand startup experience, including our CEO (former startup CTO)
  • MVP (minimum viable product) development 
  • Growth-Driven Web Design
  • Messaging and value proposition optimization – these can make or break startups
  • In-depth growth strategy
  • Audience segmentation and analysis
  • Data-driven content strategies
  • Tailored support from marketing and technology specialists 
  • Seamless integration with your existing team
  • Graphic design, Videography, and SEO specialists
  • Large-scale launch support
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The digital sphere can be overwhelming. Find the support you need to market your startup and grow your digital presence with O8.