Hi!

Marketing is harder than ever. With so many choices for both customers and brands, making smart decisions about teams, priorities, media, and partners is key—especially without huge budgets.

Strong brands start with a clear culture that everyone understands, beginning with your own team. I founded Tight-Knots to help mid-sized clients benefit from my 30 years of marketing and brand experience. When resources are tight, you need confidence in your decisions.

I aim to be a trusted ally for CMOs, a confidant for CEOs, and a quiet partner for internal teams. I also work to earn the CFO’s trust by showing marketing as an investment, not just a cost.

I’ve worked across almost every industry, with both big and small companies, startups and century-old firms. I believe creativity drives emotions, actions, and solutions. A part-time outside leader or advisor can bring new ideas or steady direction. That is my goal.

With my 30 year network, I can connect you to the right resources to achieve your goals.
No problem is small.
Every challenge matters.
If you want to chat about yours, I’d welcome the conversation.

Best,
-marcus-