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Chris Toy

Chris Toy is the CEO and co-founder of MarketerHire. He's spent the past 20 years as a leader and entrepreneur in marketing, media and tech. He’s worked with Fortune 500 and unicorn startups.
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Need a Marketing Team for Hire? Here’s How To Get One

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
If you need a marketing team for hire but don’t know how to start recruiting, read this guide to familiarize yourself with the process and the different roles.

Guidelines To Help You Hire a Social Media Consultant

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Hire a social media consultant with the help of our guide—learn what the role entails, what steps you need to take, and how to choose the best candidate.

How To Hire a Digital Marketing Consultant Successfully

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Hire a digital marketing consultant and strengthen your online brand. Read our guide to learn about the role and the hiring process.

How and When To Hire a Fractional CMO—Quick Guide

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
If you’re looking to hire a fractional CMO, read this guide to familiarize yourself with the role. Discover tips and tools to navigate the hiring process.

Exploring the Role of a Fractional Chief Growth Officer

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
A fractional chief growth officer can be the missing puzzle piece you need to make your business prosper. Learn when and how to hire them in this guide.

Exploring the Role of a Fractional Creative Director

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Find out how a fractional creative director can strengthen your brand image. Discover expert tips and tools to facilitate their recruitment.

A Beginner’s Guide to Fractional Hiring in Marketing

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Fractional hiring is becoming the new norm in the marketing sphere. Find out why that is and how to take advantage of it in our guide.

Hire a Graphic Designer—Duties, Benefits, and Hiring Tips

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Looking to hire a graphic designer? This guide will help you do so by familiarizing you with the role, its duties, and the hiring process.

Fractional Marketing Consultant—The Role Explained

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Looking to hire a fractional marketing consultant? Read this article to get familiar with the role and prepare for the hiring process.

Why You Should Hire an SEO Marketer [+ Hiring Tips]

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
Read our guide to learn why and when you should hire an SEO specialist. Discover helpful advice for navigating the recruiting process.

What Does a Fractional CMO Do and Why To Hire One?

Chris Toy
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June 30, 2024
What does a fractional CMO do, and why do you need one? Find the answers and discover helpful hiring and onboarding tips in our detailed guide.

Understanding Fractional SEO: How It Works and How To Get It

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Learn how recruiting a fractional SEO expert can benefit your business and get advice on how to successfully navigate the hiring and onboarding process.

Fractional Marketing—The Present and Future of Marketing

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Want to learn the ins and outs of fractional marketing? Get advice on assembling fractional teams and making the most of the fractional arrangement here.

When and How To Hire a Fractional Marketing Director

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Learn what a fractional marketing director does and why and when you should bring one on board. Discover some handy tips for effective hiring and onboarding.

Hiring a B2B Fractional CMO? Here’s What You Need To Know

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
A good B2B fractional CMO is hard to find, but this guide will help you navigate the fractional hiring process and make the most of the collaboration.

Fractional Executive in Marketing—A Comprehensive Guide

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Looking for high-level marketing expertise but can’t afford a full-time contract? Learn about the process of hiring a fractional executive in this guide.

The Ins and Outs of Fractional Content Marketing

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Fractional content marketing has helped numerous businesses improve brand visibility. Find out how it can help you and how you can implement it.

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Fractional CMO for Startups

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Learn why hiring a fractional CMO for startups is a smart choice and discover tips to help you navigate the recruitment process with ease.

A Brief Guide To Help You Find a Part-Time CMO

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Looking to find a part-time CMO? This guide will familiarize you with the role and offer helpful tips to prepare you for the hiring and onboarding process.

Fractional Recruiting 101—Mastering the Basics

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
Learn what fractional recruiting entails and how it can benefit your marketing efforts. Find useful tips for hiring and working with fractional marketers.

Fractional Marketing Services—What You Need To Know

Chris Toy
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May 31, 2024
If you need marketing expertise but have a tight budget, fractional marketing services may be the solution. Learn all about them in this in-depth guide.

Top Growth Collective Alternatives: 10 Options To Consider

Chris Toy
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April 30, 2024
We’ve rounded up ten noteworthy Growth Collective alternatives to help you pick the ultimate solution for hiring top-notch marketers.

10 Mayple Alternatives To Source Your Next Marketer

Chris Toy
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April 30, 2024
Is Mayple not working out for you? Find the top ten Mayple alternatives for sourcing marketers and learn about their key features, pros, and cons.

Upwork vs. Freelancer—Which Platform Should You Use?

Chris Toy
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April 30, 2024
Check out our Upwork vs. Freelancer breakdown to learn how the world’s two most popular freelancing platforms compare when it comes to recruiting marketers.

10 PeoplePerHour Alternatives To Source Marketing Talent

Chris Toy
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April 30, 2024
Looking for PeoplePerHour alternatives? Check out ten prominent platforms for connecting with top marketing talent and bridging your team’s skills gap.

Mayple Reviews and Features—Is the Platform Worth It?

Chris Toy
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April 30, 2024
Find out what Mayple reviews have to say about the platform. Learn the ups and downs of Mayple to decide whether you should use it to source marketers.

10 GrowthAssistant Alternatives: Pros, Cons, and Pricing

Chris Toy
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April 30, 2024
Although popular, GrowthAssistant isn’t ideal for urgent hires. Discover the ten best GrowthAssistant alternatives and their key features.

Toptal vs. Upwork—Which Platform Comes Out on Top?

Chris Toy
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April 15, 2024
In this in-depth Toptal vs. Upwork comparison, you'll discover how the two platforms stack up in terms of marketing talent quality, ease of use, and pricing.

10 Toptal Alternatives To Hire the Best Marketers on Demand

Chris Toy
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April 15, 2024
While Toptal is a popular platform, it’s not perfectly suited for every business. Check out ten Toptal alternatives for sourcing exceptional marketing talent.

The Best Upwork Alternative for Hiring Marketers—Top 10 Picks

Chris Toy
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April 15, 2024
If you’re looking for an Upwork alternative to hire expert marketers, check out these ten platforms and discover their key features, pros, and cons.

Introducing MarketerHire for Agencies

Chris Toy
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April 28, 2022
We're launching a new solution: MarketerHire for Agencies. Our CEO, Chris Toy, explains its origin story, why we're launching it now and how it's going to transform agency staffing.

The Internet Transformed Marketing. There’s No New Normal Yet.

Chris Toy
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March 24, 2021
MarketerHire's CEO on how the rise of digital channels changed marketing.