Marketing Advisory

If you’re spending on marketing without a clear strategy — that’s the problem I solve.

ABOUT ME

15+ Years of Strategic Marketing Leadership

I’m Louis Castellani, a senior marketing advisor with 15+ years in environments where marketing is held accountable to revenue. I work with businesses at every stage, from those just starting their marketing to those with a full team and agency in place. The problem is always the same: decisions being made without a clear strategic foundation.

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Marketing Budget Managed
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START WITH CLARITY

Not sure what your marketing needs first?

Start with a focused 45-minute Marketing Check-Up. We review where your marketing is unclear, inconsistent or underperforming, and identify the first practical step to fix.

Identify what is unclear
Know what to fix first
Leave with practical next steps
€55
ONE-OFF SESSION
BOOK YOUR CHECK-UP

For small businesses that want clarity before spending more on marketing.

WHY CHOOSE

Expertise with impact

Most marketing problems aren’t caused by bad execution. They’re caused by unclear strategy. I help you fix that first.

Commercial Accountability

Every recommendation connects to a commercial outcome — not just brand metrics.

Strategy Before Spend

I make sure the strategy is right before anything gets built or spent.

Direct Access

You work with me directly. Every conversation is with the person whose name is on the door.

SERVICES

Three ways to work together

Marketing Audit & Roadmap

Not sure what's working or where to start? This gives you a clear, independent picture of where your marketing stands — and a concrete plan for what to do next.

1500 one-time
  • Independent audit of all active channels
  • Competitor analysis — where you stand and where the opportunities are
  • Buyer Personas & Customer Journey
  • 6-month Marketing Roadmap — what to do, in what order, with what budget
  • Live presentation to leadership and team

ONE-OFF STRATEGIC AUDIT

Strategic Advisory Retainer

Campaigns running, money being spent — but no independent voice asking whether any of it is right. This gives you that voice, every month.

1200 month
  • 2 advisory sessions / month — structured agenda, written action points delivered after each call
  • Brief advisory review — written feedback before briefs go to the agency
  • Monthly advisory performance report
  • Async support — strategic questions answered within 24h
  • Quarterly strategy review — updated direction and budget guidance

ONGOING COLLABORATION · MONTHLY

Fractional CMO Advisory

Marketing is significant in your business but no one owns the strategy at a senior level. CMO-level leadership, without the full-time cost.

2800 month
  • 8 advisory days / month — team direction, agency oversight, leadership alignment
  • Annual Marketing Plan & Budget — strategic framework for your team and agency to execute against
  • Agency advisory oversight — briefs and outputs reviewed for strategic alignment
  • Monthly board-level report — performance, budget, decisions
  • Marketing Manager advisory — 2× monthly 1:1s to build strategic thinking

MONTHLY RETAINER

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

I offer four advisory options: Marketing Check-Up, Marketing Audit & Roadmap, Strategic Advisory Retainer, and Fractional CMO Advisory. All are advisory services, not execution.

Choose the Marketing Check-Up for one specific issue, the Audit for a complete strategic review, the Retainer for ongoing independent oversight, and Fractional CMO Advisory when your business needs senior marketing leadership.

Yes. I don't run campaigns, produce content, or contact vendors. My role is purely advisory — your team and agency own the execution.

Anyone making decisions about marketing spend who isn't confident those decisions are based on a clear strategy — regardless of company size or sector.

The Audit is a fixed €1,500. Retainer from €1,200/month (min. 3 months). Fractional CMO from €2,800/month (min. 6 months). All prices excl. VAT. Scope confirmed before we start — no surprises.

No. My feedback goes to you. You decide what to share with your agency and how. I never contact them independently.

Nothing changes for your team. I advise — I don't instruct, produce, or replace anyone. The goal is to make the whole setup more effective.

Yes. Most sessions are online. I work with companies across Europe and the Middle East.

Book a Marketing Check-Up for one focused challenge, or get in touch to discuss the larger advisory options.

If you want to make better marketing decisions — yes. If you need someone to run your campaigns or produce content — no.