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Supporting Business Leaders Address Modern Marketing Challenges

As marketing management consultants, we specialize in assisting businesses to stay at the forefront of dynamic marketing and technological advancements. Leveraging our expertise in marketing and IT, we provide comprehensive support in implementing cutting-edge marketing systems that effectively utilize technology to drive success.

Change marketing direction

Re-engineer your marketing model to shift the marketing direction and alter your business's core value proposition, target audience, or channels to market

Identify marketing opportunities

Adopt a proactive approach in identifying and pursuing new marketing opportunities and technologies capitalizing on innovation

Improve marketing performance

Focus on enhancing your current marketing performance. Streamline marketing processes, capability resources and optimize execution potential

Vision, Support & Knowledge. At Your Pace

Customer success is our priority, whether it means developing marketing strategies and plans or supporting marketing execution. We provide comprehensive support and guidance to businesses at any stage of their marketing lifecycle by developing customized strategies tailored to each client's specific needs.

Marketing Strategy

Review your organization's overall approach and direction chosen to achieve its marketing objectives

Tactical Planning

Map the specific actions and initiatives that support the implementation of your strategy

Project Management

Develop a systematic process of planning, executing, and controlling marketing projects

Team Training

Enhance the skills, knowledge, and capability within a team to improve performance

Resources Planning

Evaluate and assessing the available resources, such as budget, personnel, and tools

Function Realignment

Reorganize the marketing functional area to align with strategic objectives

Create Marketing Value

We help you create tailored marketing experiences that recognize the unique and subjective nature of your organization's relationship with its customers, leading to effective, engaging, and ultimately more successful marketing performance.

Resources & Insights

Find information and tools for individuals and organizations looking to enhance your team's marketing management skills. Practical guides, templates, and articles on various topics such as leadership, project management, and team building.

Marketing Performance Leverage Effect. Modeling Synergy Across Marketing Channels

By Chasefive Management • September 3, 2025

The FAPI Marketing Framework—a comprehensive methodology for strategic marketing deployment—culminates in the Insights Module, which focuses on data-driven decision-making and continuous optimization. A critical concept in this module is the Marketing Leverage Effect , first introduced in the Architecture Module for forecasting campaign outcomes. The Leverage Effect highlights how multiple marketing activities across diverse channels interact and influence one another, producing a collective output greater than the sum of individual efforts. In the Insights Module, understanding the Leverage Effect is essential for accurately interpreting actual campaign performance, especially when assessing correlations between user-journey stages. By analyzing these interactions, organizations move beyond isolated metrics and derive actionable recommendations from a holistic view of how marketing investments work together.

Transforming Marketing from Chaos to Order Explained in 6 Minutes

By Chasefive Management • August 22, 2025

In this 6-minute video, we break down the FAPI Marketing Framework into a practical, no-jargon overview you can apply today. You’ll see how the four modules— Frame (set goals and audience), Architecture (design channels, cadence, and budget), Production (plan campaigns, assets, and ops), and Insights (measure, learn, iterate)—work together to align strategy with execution and prove impact. Whether you’re building a plan from scratch or tightening an existing one, this short walkthrough gives you a clear structure to focus effort, move faster, and get measurable results.

The FAPI Marketing Framework: A Systematic Blueprint for Marketing Excellence

By Chasefive Management • August 19, 2025

In an increasingly complex and dynamic business landscape, achieving marketing success demands more than just creative campaigns; it requires structured planning, precise execution, and continuous adaptation. The FAPI Marketing Framework offers a comprehensive marketing management methodology designed to guide business leaders and marketing professionals in planning, organizing, and developing high-performing marketing functions. The framework addresses common challenges in marketing, such as the lack of confidence from CEOs, difficulties in demonstrating marketing ROI, and organizational silos. At its core, the FAPI Marketing Framework is built upon three fundamental principles: Coherence, Collaboration, and Adaptability. Coherence ensures a comprehensive, end-to-end structure for the entire marketing process, from planning to execution and analysis, without leaving gaps. Collaboration emphasizes interdepartmental cooperation, ensuring all stakeholders contribute based on their functional areas and gain a holistic view of the marketing process. Adaptability provides a flexible approach that can respond to changes in circumstances, new information, or unexpected events through continuous monitoring and adjustment. These principles create a robust foundation for effective and sustainable marketing strategies.

Understanding Tactical Marketing Models Through the FAPI Marketing Framework

By Chasefive Management • August 2, 2025

In modern marketing, one size does not fit all. Every business operates within unique dynamics shaped by its audience, industry, and go-to-market strategy. The FAPI Marketing Framework provides clarity by breaking down these dynamics into four distinct Tactical Marketing Models —each defined by two key strategic parameters: Ownership of the end-user database – Does the company directly own and control its customer data, or does it rely on intermediaries? Transaction velocity – Are customer transactions frequent and high-volume, or infrequent and high-value? By mapping these parameters into a marketing models matrix, the FAPI Framework enables the Plan Master (the marketing leader or strategist) to identify the most effective marketing architecture and tactics for a business. The Four Tactical Marketing Models 1. Product Marketing Model High transaction velocity + No direct database ownership This model applies when products are sold through intermediaries, such as retailers, and the company has little control over the customer database. Key focus areas: Demand-generation campaigns, sales enablement tools, and customer retention strategies that rely on product feedback and adoption rather than direct engagement. Example: An ice cream manufacturer like Häagen-Dazs, which sells through supermarkets, focuses on mass awareness and brand preference rather than direct customer relationships. 2. Database Marketing Model High transaction velocity + Direct database ownership Here, businesses own their customer data and can directly engage with their audience at scale. Key focus areas: Data-driven marketing strategies , scalable marketing automation, loyalty programs, and e-commerce. Tactics: Multi-channel campaigns, localized marketing efforts, and customer advocacy programs to drive retention and repeat purchases. Example: An ice cream manufacturer selling directly to consumers through its online store while managing loyalty rewards and personalized offers.

The Importance of Rationalizing Marketing Metrics

By Chasefive Management • July 27, 2025

Within the FAPI Marketing Framework, the rationale behind categorizing metrics into Delivery Metrics, Performance Metrics, and Impact Metrics is to ensure a comprehensive and multi-layered evaluation of marketing effectiveness, facilitating strategic decision-making and continuous performance improvement. This categorization, crucial for the Insights Module, helps to make sense of marketing data and effectively evaluate outcomes.

Understanding the Modern Marketing Management Skills Matrix

By Chasefive Management • July 24, 2025

Based on the FAPI Marketing Framework Official Guidebook, a modern marketing manager or Plan Master requires a diverse and comprehensive skill set to effectively navigate the complexities of contemporary marketing. Their role is central to leading projects, ensuring alignment, and driving results across the entire marketing process. The key skills and competencies of a modern marketing manager or Plan Master are centred on four key areas: Leadership & Management Strategic & Analytical Technical & Operational Interpersonal & Communication 1. Leadership & Management Skills Project Leadership and Oversight: The Marketing Manager leads the implementation of the FAPI Marketing Framework within the organization, overseeing the entire project lifecycle and ensuring all steps are completed efficiently. They provide leadership and coordination throughout the process of translating strategic vision into execution requirements. They are responsible for making key decisions during execution, especially when unexpected situations or adjustments are necessary. Team Building and Empowerment: They are responsible for forming the virtual marketing team, selecting individuals with the necessary skills and expertise, whether internal staff or external contractors. The Marketing Manager must take a holistic view when building the team, understanding the dynamics involved to ensure optimal performance. They act as a coach, supporting and empowering Production Executives by identifying and removing roadblocks and ensuring they have the necessary resources and support. Fostering a positive and collaborative team environment where members feel comfortable expressing themselves is essential. Resource Management and Financial Acumen: They oversee the financial management of the FAPI Framework, ensuring a return on marketing investment performance. This includes assessing resource availability, developing an allocation plan, and continuously monitoring and adjusting financial, human, and technological resources. They must ensure the Production Executive team is appropriately resourced. Quality Control and Efficiency Promotion: The Marketing Manager promotes a quality mindset within the marketing organization, focusing on reducing errors and friction at every step of the Production stage. They use transparent Production practices to allow for retrospective analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. The Framework is designed for systematic review and continuous improvement, which the Marketing Manager champions. Process Optimization: They can use techniques like the '5 Whys' to identify root causes of productivity shortfalls and streamline workflows.

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