A full proven growth system for your business, without the headcount

A senior strategist owning the plan, with a named specialist in every channel executing it. Strategy, brand, website, paid, organic, content, CRM and reporting run as one system, coordinated by one account director on a fixed monthly fee.

What a good CMO actually does

Most businesses have never had one, so the role gets confused with strategy documents and monthly reports. Three things separate a CMO who moves the number from a consultant who advises on it.

Ties strategy to the numbers

Budget moved to what is returning and pulled from what is not, every cycle. Deciding what to stop is the part most businesses never do, and it is where the majority of wasted spend lives.

Owns the plan and the people

A single person accountable for the strategy and for the specialists delivering it. Direction, priorities and standards all sit in one place, which is what stops a marketing function turning into a set of disconnected projects.

Sits close enough to decide

Real oversight comes from being in the accounts, the content and the numbers weekly, not from reading a summary at month end. Problems get caught while they are still cheap to fix.

How the engagement works

Five stages. The first three are covered by the one-off setup fee, and the monthly begins once the system is live.

Diagnose and discover

Every channel, account and asset audited, with the commercial numbers behind them. Goals, market position, margins and sales process worked through with the leadership team, so the plan is built on what the business needs rather than what looks busy.

Plan and strategise

A twelve-month growth roadmap with budget allocated across every channel and a named specialist assigned to each. Presented and signed off before delivery starts, so priorities and expectations are set in writing.

Deploy the system

Brand, website, tracking, CRM and every channel built or rebuilt to standard, with the first batch of content produced and ready to run. Weakest foundation first, since paid and organic both underperform on top of a poor site or broken tracking.

Report and meet

A bi-weekly working session with the account director, a consolidated monthly report on the first Tuesday, and a quarterly executive review. One dashboard covering every channel, so performance is read in one place.

Optimise and scale

Budget moved to what is returning and pulled from what is not, every cycle. As channels stabilise, spend and scope expand into the next growth lever rather than more of the same.

What a Salt CMO engagement includes

Quarterly strategy

A documented marketing plan with priorities, targets and the reasoning behind both.

Budget allocation

Where the spend goes, what it is expected to return, and what gets cut when it does not.

Supplier and team direction

Briefing, managing and holding to account whoever is executing, inside or outside the business.

Offer and pricing input

Pressure testing what you sell and how it is packaged, because that decides what marketing can achieve.

Set reporting rhythm

A standing monthly report and review, in language the leadership team can act on.

Leadership presence

Attendance at the meetings where marketing decisions are actually made.

What we need, and what lands each month

A CMO cannot direct what they cannot see. The access below is agreed at kickoff, and in exchange the same report arrives on the same day every month.

What we need from you

  • The real numbers. Revenue, margin, capacity and what a customer is worth over time
  • One standing monthly session with whoever makes the final call
  • Authority for decisions to stick once they are made
  • Authority for decisions to stick once they are made
  • An honest read on capacity, because demand you cannot service is not a win
  • Visibility of pricing, product and hiring changes before they happen

The monthly report

  • Position against the quarterly targets
  • Channel performance and where the budget went
  • Pipeline volume and lead quality
  • What we changed this month and why
  • What is not working, and the recommendation
  • The next thirty days

CMO results we have achieved in Brisbane

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I cannot recommend the team at Salt highly enough. I needed a high-quality website built and launched urgently for my new business, and they absolutely delivered. They consistently went above and beyond to make it happen under a tight deadline. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the finished product exceeded all of my expectations. I will definitely be recommending them to everyone.
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Salt Agency built our new website and did a fantastic job. Lachlan and Marco were professional, responsive, and clearly understood our vision from day one. The design is clean and functions exactly as we needed, and communication was excellent throughout. Highly recommend!
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Marco and the team have been fantastic to work with over the past few years. They're always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to go above and beyond to help with any questions or requests we have. Their support, expertise, and proactive approach have made them a valued partner, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable digital marketing agency.
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Salt produced an outstanding web page for our business, along with google ads and other marketing this has helped our business grow in the last 3 months. Totally recommend the team!
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Great crew to work with! A true one-stop-shop for digital marketing. I'll definitely be coming back.
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From my first call with Marco at Salt agency to the completion of my website the whole process has been outstanding. A young talented team dedicated to delivering their clients with a high quality website integrating the latest tech. Marco was always available and listened to the needs of my business and budget. My new website is superfast and easy for customers to navigate. I highly recommend Salt Agency :)
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We recently engaged Salt Agency to design and develop a new website for our company, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the initial planning stages through to launch, Lachlan and Marcos were professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in delivering a website that reflected our business and brand. Their communication was excellent throughout the project, and they made what could have been a complex process feel straightforward and stress-free. The finished website looks fantastic, performs exceptionally well, and has received great feedback from both our customers and team. Lachlan and Marcos took the time to understand our requirements and delivered a result that was both visually impressive and highly functional. I would highly recommend Salt Agency to any business looking for a professional, reliable, and talented team to develop their website.
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Unreal Company to work with. Very hard working and great results.
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I have been working with Marco and the team at Salt Agency for over two years and cannot recommend them highly enough. As a mortgage brokerage operating in a fast-paced, time-critical industry, marketing and branding can often take a back seat. Having Salt Agency as a trusted partner has been invaluable, as they have have refined everything from our branding and marketing to our website, SEO, merchandise, events, and business processes, allowing us to build a stronger presence in a competitive market. The team has successfully managed major projects and events for us - often within incredibly tight timeframes - including the Olympic Hellenic Cup and the Brisbane Home Show, always delivering with professionalism, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail. No matter the size or complexity of the project, they consistently go above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome. What sets Marco and the team apart is the genuine care and pride they take in their work. They have invested the time to truly understand our business, our goals, and what makes Tora Finance unique. Time and time again, they have been able to perfectly capture our vision and personality across every project, making them feel like an extension of our own team rather than an external agency. If you're looking for a marketing agency that is proactive, reliable, creative, and genuinely invested in the success of your business, I would highly recommend Salt Agency.
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Couldn't recommend Salt Agency enough! They are an incredible full-service team that's been great to partner and grow with. What I love most about them is their communication and levels of execution. (worked with a number of agencies and these guys run a tight ship)
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Frequently asked questions about Salt's marketing services

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What does Salt Agency actually do?

Salt is a performance and creative marketing agency in Brisbane. Salt builds the strategy, produces the creative, runs the media and reports on what it earned. One team owns the concept and the result.

What marketing services does Salt offer?

Websites, SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, organic social, photography and video, branding and design, and fractional CMO. CRM setup, tracking and landing pages are delivered inside wider engagements.

What size businesses does Salt work with?

Established businesses, typically mid-market to enterprise, with a committed marketing budget and a growth target attached. Salt keeps a short client list so every engagement gets senior attention.

Am I locked into a long contract?

Retainers run month to month. Website builds are project based with a fixed scope and a fixed price.

Who will I be working with day to day?

One account manager as the single point of contact, with the specialists delivering the work reachable directly. Decisions are made in hours.

How much does marketing with Salt cost?

Retainers start at $2,480+GST per month and website builds range heavily. Final investment depends on scope, channels and pace. Every proposal carries a fixed price with deliverables itemised.

Is Salt a performance agency or a creative agency?

Both, and the two are inseparable at Salt. Creative that cannot be measured and media with nothing worth running are equally ineffective. The same team owns both.

Does Salt only work with Brisbane businesses?

Salt is based in Albion, Brisbane, and works with clients across Australia. Discovery and strategy run in person for Brisbane clients and remotely elsewhere.

How long until I see results?

Paid search and paid social typically produce measurable results inside the first month. SEO compounds over six to twelve months. Every engagement reports on the first Tuesday of the month.

What happens after the first call?

Salt audits the accounts, website and competitors before a proposal is written. The findings are handed over either way. A proposal follows with fixed pricing and scope itemised.

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