Comparison hub

Choose the marketing engagement before the retainer starts.

These pages help Bay Area founders, CMOs, and operators compare SFMA against the common alternatives: a fractional CMO, a traditional agency retainer, a large agency, or the wrong SFMA starting point.

Decision map showing SFMA comparison paths from marketing alternatives to the contact request form.
Comparison 01

SFMA vs Fractional CMO

Use this when the buyer is deciding between a written marketing strategy and a part-time marketing leader.

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Comparison 02

SFMA vs Marketing Agency Retainer

Use this when a Bay Area team is paying monthly for execution but still lacks a clear marketing plan.

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Comparison 03

SFMA vs Big Agencies

Use this when the buyer is comparing senior strategic clarity against a large full-service agency model.

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Comparison 04

Marketing Strategy Review vs Positioning Sprint

Use this when the buyer knows they need help but does not know which SFMA starting point fits first.

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Method

How SFMA runs the work

The methodology page explains the scope, steps, outputs, and timing behind each marketing review.

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Terms

Marketing terms used on the site

The glossary defines the commercial and AI visibility terms used across the SFMA site.

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Buyer route

The comparison is only useful if it changes the next decision.

Use the contact form when one of these pages matches the choice in front of your team. Include the source page, current spend, and the decision you need to make.

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