Epiphany Marketing
Epiphany Marketing is a strategic marketing firm based in Marion in the Cedar Rapids metro, led by Christa Nelson, who also teaches as a professor and describes more than 25 years in marketing. Its site lists three services: strategic marketing, fractional CMO leadership described as expanding a client's C-suite at a fraction of the cost, and creative team building drawn from its Spark Team Collaborative, a database of independent subject-matter experts. The firm works from home offices, serves businesses and nonprofits, and its founder's letter dates the practice to January 2000. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereA Cedar Rapids-area practice in operation since 2000 whose site names fractional CMO leadership as one of its three core services. Number 5 of the fractional CMOs in the Midwest.
Who leads itChrista A. Nelson, Co-founder; fractional CMO.
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forEastern Iowa nonprofits, foundations and small businesses (clients include Linn Mar Foundation and Veterans Legal Support Network) that want a part-time CMO for strategic planning plus help with branding, PR and team training.
- Based in
- Marion, IA
- Founded
- 2000
- Team size
- 1–10 people
- Led by
- Christa A. Nelson, Co-founder; fractional CMO
- Known for
- fractional CMO · strategic marketing planning · creative team building · nonprofits and higher education
- Best for
- Eastern Iowa nonprofits, foundations and small businesses (clients include Linn Mar Foundation and Veterans Legal Support Network) that want a part-time CMO for strategic planning plus help with branding, PR and team training.
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $8,000–$15,000/mo, typical for Midwest fractional CMO retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 319-431-9720
Sources sparkanepiphany.com, linkedin.com · LinkedIn ↗
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