The marketing technology landscape is overwhelming, with new tools launching every week and promises of innovative AI shortcuts and integrations across every channel. But here’s a truth: you don't need every marketing tool available.

So, what do you actually need? Here are the tools I would consider investing in.

Growing businesses often face a common dilemma: they need senior marketing expertise but aren't ready to hire a full-time CMO or they just aren’t sure what type of leader they need long-term. The good news is there are two popular alternatives that will help get you where you need to go: Marketing Consultants and Fractional CMO/Fractional Head of Marketing.