Marketing Consulting

Turn Marketing Into a Revenue Engine Leaders Trust

I help CEOs and CMOs diagnose marketing performance, strengthen team capabilities, and build the strategies and systems that turn marketing into predictable pipeline and revenue.

Kirstin Hornby

Recent clients

Franklin Covey EcoVadis Upwork Zenwork Sponsor United Yooz Lighthouse

A Marketing Leader Who Understands Your Challenges

With over 20 years leading marketing at high-growth companies, I've navigated the same challenges you face — scaling teams, justifying budgets, selecting the right tech, and proving ROI to the board.

Now I help CEOs, GMs, and CMOs move faster with a practical, data-informed approach focused on measurable business outcomes.

I work as an advisor, fractional, or as a hands-on partner, embedding with your team to diagnose, prioritize, and execute.

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From diagnosis to execution

I work as an advisor, fractional, or as a hands-on partner, embedding with your team to diagnose, prioritize, and execute.

Diagnose

Diagnose Marketing Performance & Strategy

Analyze channel performance, funnel conversion, and attribution to identify what's driving results. Translate to a clear strategy, priorities, and execution plan.

Build

Data-Driven Growth Execution

Translate strategy into a clear roadmap and partner with your team to execute — focusing on the channels and programs that accelerate measurable growth.

Measure

Build Measurement & Accountability Systems

Create visibility and accountability for pipeline and revenue by defining KPIs, attribution, and reporting — enabling clear, actionable decisions on where to invest.

Strengthen

Marketing Teams & Capabilities

Evaluate team structure, capabilities, and processes to identify gaps, and guide team design and operating models for sustainable growth.

Recent posts

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Pipeline · Sales Alignment

Stop Leaving Pipeline on the Table: Closing the Top-of-Funnel Gap Between Marketing and Sales

30% of MQLs never get touched. Here are 5 simple steps to fix the Marketing–Sales gap for good.

2 min read

Leadership

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Confidence? Navigating the Confidence Curve

When I was in second grade, my teacher called my parents to say I raised my hand too much in class. Here's what that taught me.

Oct 17, 2024 · 2 min read

Budget & Strategy

The Blind Spots in Marketing Budgets: How Conventional Categories Are Holding You Back

Marketing budgets divided into broad categories may be logical — but they're hiding your biggest opportunities.

Oct 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Case Studies

Results that speak for themselves

Increased Brand ICP Pipeline 29% by Building an ABM Motion

B2B data platform selling into brands and agencies, with unfocused pipeline generation and limited targeting of high-value accounts.

  • Defined ICP segments and target account strategy
  • Built and launched ABM programs aligned to buying groups
  • Partnered with the team to evolve messaging and GTM execution
Result 29% QoQ growth in ICP-qualified pipeline and a more repeatable, scalable pipeline model

Shifted Marketing from Cost per Lead to Revenue by Rebuilding KPIs and Attribution

Global B2B leadership and training company generating high lead volume, but with poor downstream conversion and low Sales confidence.

  • Built end-to-end pipeline visibility from MQL → Opportunity
  • Implemented attribution and dashboards to track true performance
  • Reset targeting toward higher-quality audiences and programs
Result Improved conversion rates, stronger Sales alignment, and more confident, ROI-driven investment decisions

Increased Lead-to-Opportunity Conversion by Redesigning Pipeline Stages and Handoffs

B2B fintech company with inconsistent lead follow-up, unclear ownership, and misalignment between Marketing and Sales.

  • Redefined pipeline stages and qualification criteria
  • Implemented shared dashboards and tracking across teams
  • Introduced a structured Marketing/Sales operating cadence
Result Increased follow-up discipline, improved conversion, and a more consistent, scalable pipeline process

Enabled Enterprise Expansion by Defining ICP, Messaging, and GTM Strategy

Tax and compliance platform moving upmarket without a clear enterprise narrative or go-to-market approach.

  • Defined enterprise ICPs and key buyer use cases
  • Built messaging frameworks and thought leadership pillars
  • Designed GTM plan across campaigns, ABM, and website experience
Result Stronger enterprise positioning, improved engagement with target accounts, and a clear path to building enterprise pipeline

Ready to strengthen your marketing performance?

Whether you need strategic guidance, team alignment, or a clear path to measurable growth — I'm happy to connect.

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