The Challenge
Marketing Leadership Gone Overnight
printIQ is a global leader in print management software with a history of delivering powerful results for customers. But during a pivotal acquisition, their Marketing Lead departed unexpectedly, leaving the team without direction at one of the most sensitive points in the company’s growth trajectory.
Their expertise remained strong, but their ability to communicate it, execute campaigns, and move opportunities forward became strained.
Key challenges printIQ faced:
- No continuity or leadership in marketing
- More than 10 time-sensitive deliverables due within 10 days
- A stalled sales pipeline and unclear messaging across markets
- No systems, reporting, or visibility into marketing performance
- High pressure to maintain momentum during an active acquisition
printIQ went from high performance to crisis mode at the worst possible time. They needed clarity, structure, and execution fast.
The Impact
Key Wins — At a Glance
The Turning Point
Building the Marketing Engine Under Pressure
The Strategy:
Stabilized Marketing Leadership Provided immediate fractional CMO support so printIQ had direction, decision-making, and continuity. Delivered Critical Campaigns and Assets Completed more than 10 high-priority deliverables in the first two weeks, ensuring nothing stalled. Built a Full-Funnel Marketing System Created a complete attract → nurture → convert engine designed for high-quality lead flow. Refined Messaging and Targeting Sharpened the ICP and developed North America–specific messaging that resonated with ideal buyers. Enabled the Sales Team Produced decks, case studies, and conversion scripts to support a unified marketing-to-sales experience. Installed Reporting and KPI Tracking Introduced dashboards and data systems that gave printIQ clarity, accountability, and ROI visibility. Prepared the Internal Team for Success Ensured a smooth, confident handoff so the incoming team could continue operating at full speed. This was not just a rescue effort. It was the rebuild of a marketing foundation that could scale with printIQ’s growth.
The Results
From Pressure to Measurable Performance
- Significant pipeline expansion with $395K of new opportunities created
- Fully positioned for a successful acquisition
- A fully rebuilt marketing function operating with structure and alignment
- Clear messaging and targeting for North American markets
- A sales enablement system that supported faster and more consistent conversions
- Reporting and KPI tracking that connected marketing activity to revenue
- A foundation prepared for the incoming internal team to sustain and scale
The Transformation
From Crisis Mode to Confident Market Leadership
- Predictable pipelines supported by a full-funnel system
- Messaging that clearly communicates their value to the North American market
- A marketing engine that runs daily operations with structure and consistency
- Sales enablement tools that strengthen every client-facing interaction
- KPI tracking and reporting that give the team visibility into what works
- A smooth operational flow that the internal team can own and scale