Erlend Førsund

B2B CMO and writer for hire

ABOUT ME

Why work with me?

I help boost your B2B company's visibility and authority. Either as your Fractional CMO, copywriter or consultant.

After more than 20 years as a B2B marketer, both as a marketing manager and an agency consultant, I have gained experience in what works and what doesn't.

My strength lies in developing and executing marketing strategies. I have specialized expertise in inbound marketing, content marketing, thought leadership, and HubSpot.

CV

With my experience of 20+ years in B2B marketing, I have developed extensive expertise in many areas. However, if I am to mention my specialized skills, they would be in the following areas:

  • Market strategy and planning for B2B companies:
    As the marketing manager for several companies over the years and a consultant for a decade, I have a lot of experience in developing comprehensive marketing strategies and plans for small and medium-sized B2B companies. Together, we set goals and ambitions for the year, define the most important KPIs and metrics we should monitor, and then work in 90-day cycles.

  • Content marketing and thought leadership:
    As a communication consultant and copywriter, I have extensive experience in writing texts on behalf of top executives, engineers, and experts in many fields. They have the knowledge, I help them shine. It’s so rewarding to see customers excited about the end product. I like making boring things exciting and entertaining, and that the texts should have a “zing”. I write articles, chronicles, customer cases, and even LinkedIn posts for my clients. I guarantee that you will be satisfied. 

  • Inbound marketing:
    I was doing inbound marketing long before I knew it was called inbound in the early 2000s (read: blogging and marketing automation). It’s still a method most companies will benefit greatly from, and I’ve had the pleasure of helping many businesses get started with inbound marketing. 

  • HubSpot:
    I’ve had the pleasure of working with this fantastic CRM system since 2014. Back then, it was a marketing platform, but today it’s much more than that. In 2015, as the marketing manager at MarkedsPartner, I was asked to start Norway’s first HubSpot User Group, which I led until 2021. 

See my LinkedIn profile or contact me for a detailed CV.

Marketing strategy

I assist you in developing a marketing strategy that supports your company's business objectives.

Thought leadership

I help you take the position of a recognized expert in your industry through content marketing.

Inbound marketing

I assist you in implementing inbound marketing and HubSpot in accordance with best practices and nearly a decade's experience.

Copywriter

I write texts based on interviews with your experts, engineers, or leaders and make them shine.

Fractional CMO

I serve as your part-time marketing manager and take ownership of the marketing function.

Marketing coach

I work as an on-demand advisor or coach for your marketing manager or marketing department.

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