I’m Robert Rose
Helping marketing teams find their footing—and their future.
I’m a trusted advisor to startups and global brands. As a fractional CMO, keynote speaker, and best-selling author, I help marketing teams grow smarter—not just faster. I bring clarity, creativity, and uncommon insight to the complexities of modern marketing.
Strategy. Stories. Sanity. Pick Two.
Marketing Services
Whether it’s a fractional CMO engagement, or a sanity check on your next campaign—I bring clarity, structure, and momentum to your marketing.
See how a little clarity goes a long way.
Speaking & Training
I’ve delivered keynotes and workshops in 25+ countries, helping teams rethink how they tell stories, scale ideas, and work together more creatively.
See if my style fits your stage.
Books & Tools
From Valuable Friction to Killing Marketing, my books offer new ways to think about content, marketing, and leadership in the age of acceleration.
Explore the bookshelf—some ideas get better with time.
Podcast
This Old Marketing has been downloaded millions of times by marketers who want honest takes, big ideas, and the occasional dad joke. Co-hosted with Joe Pulizzi since 2013.
Tune in for smart talk and questionable metaphors.