https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/ Tom Gaydos on startup fundraising, AI search and the marketing that works for B2B technology companies. en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:56:39 +0000 https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/what-to-do-before-you-build-your-first-pitch-deck/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/what-to-do-before-you-build-your-first-pitch-deck/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:31:19 +0000 Tom Gaydos Fundraising The hardest work happens before you open a template. Here is what to gather, what to expect from the process, and why the story matters more than the slides. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/enterprise-tech-marketing-and-sales-in-2026-what-works-and-what-is-quietly-wasting-budget/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/enterprise-tech-marketing-and-sales-in-2026-what-works-and-what-is-quietly-wasting-budget/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:35:39 +0000 Tom Gaydos Marketing strategy A field guide for agencies, system integrators, and software companies selling into medium and enterprise accounts. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/website-best-practices-for-llm-discovery/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/website-best-practices-for-llm-discovery/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:20:10 +0000 Tom Gaydos AI and search What business leaders need to know about showing up when AI does the searching https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/startup-fundraising-fundamentals-for-2026-a-founder-s-guide-to-raising-capital/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/startup-fundraising-fundamentals-for-2026-a-founder-s-guide-to-raising-capital/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:03:23 +0000 Tom Gaydos Fundraising This guide breaks down the fundraising methods available to U.S.-based startups, from the basics you probably know to the advanced strategies you may not. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/unlocking-growth-leveraging-the-power-of-a-fractional-cmo/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/unlocking-growth-leveraging-the-power-of-a-fractional-cmo/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:42:13 +0000 Tom Gaydos Marketing strategy The Executive Hub Podcast with guest Thomas Gaydos of On-Call CMO sharing insights on how to find, hire, and utilize a Fractional CMO. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/crafting-the-perfect-saas-startup-investor-pitch-deck/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/crafting-the-perfect-saas-startup-investor-pitch-deck/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:21:44 +0000 Tom Gaydos Fundraising How to create a SaaS startup investor pitch deck progression that tells a compelling story worthy of investor… https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/ai-buzzword-fatigue-why-saas-marketing-needs-to-focus/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/ai-buzzword-fatigue-why-saas-marketing-needs-to-focus/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:39:09 +0000 Tom Gaydos AI and search AI buzzwords are everywhere in SaaS marketing, but customers care about outcomes—here's how to shift your messaging from 'AI-powered' hype to real, tangible value https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/what-deepseek-the-new-price-smashing-ai-model-means-for-marketers/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/what-deepseek-the-new-price-smashing-ai-model-means-for-marketers/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:44:50 +0000 Tom Gaydos AI and search Chinese AI startup DeepSeek delivers GPT-4 level performance at 1/20th the cost, sending shockwaves through the tech industry and transforming AI accessibility. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/why-the-ai-search-era-demands-a-robust-content-strategy/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/why-the-ai-search-era-demands-a-robust-content-strategy/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:16:57 +0000 Tom Gaydos AI and search The emergence of the AI search era means a robust content strategy is more vital than ever. Discover why depth, authority, and digital presence are essential for visibility in AI-driven results. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/what-the-looming-tiktok-ban-means-for-marketers/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/what-the-looming-tiktok-ban-means-for-marketers/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:45:58 +0000 Tom Gaydos Marketing strategy Learn the latest updates, the reality of the TikTok threat, why a full ban is unlikely, and how marketers can adapt if a TikTok ban does happen. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/the-ultimate-saas-vc-pitch-checklist-materials-startups-need-to-effectively-pitch-investors/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/the-ultimate-saas-vc-pitch-checklist-materials-startups-need-to-effectively-pitch-investors/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:59:55 +0000 Tom Gaydos Fundraising Securing venture capital (VC) funding is a pivotal moment for SaaS startups. This checklist prepares you with everything you need to win. https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/5-b2b-marketing-strategy-adjustments-reacting-to-the-fed-rate-cut-announcement/ https://www.oncallcmo.us/blog/5-b2b-marketing-strategy-adjustments-reacting-to-the-fed-rate-cut-announcement/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Tom Gaydos Marketing strategy This post poses 5 marketing strategy adjustments that B2B practitioners should make in reaction to the Fed’s rate cut news on 12/10/2024