Ali Rittenhouse
Sidney, Ohio
Overview
I help growth-driven brands turn strategy into real-world results. As a Fractional CMO and Creative Director with more than 20 years in marketing, I partner with nonprofits, manufacturers, financial institutions, and community-focused organizations that are ready for their next stage of growth. My work lives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution. Because growth doesn’t come from random tactics or chasing the latest platform. It comes from clear positioning, strong campaigns, and creative that actually moves people to act. Over the past two decades, I’ve led brand laun
About
I help growth-driven brands turn strategy into real-world results. As a Fractional CMO and Creative Director with more than 20 years in marketing, I partner with nonprofits, manufacturers, financial institutions, and community-focused organizations that are ready for their next stage of growth. My work lives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution. Because growth doesn’t come from random tactics or chasing the latest platform. It comes from clear positioning, strong campaigns, and creative that actually moves people to act. Over the past two decades, I’ve led brand launches, multi-channel campaigns, video productions, websites, and community-driven initiatives for organizations ranging from solo founders to international companies. Today, my focus is on organizations doing meaningful work and looking for a strategic partner to help them grow with clarity and momentum. I’m the co-owner and Creative Director of Creative Marketing Strategies, a full-service marketing agency serving clients across the Midwest. In addition to leading the agency, I work directly with leadership teams as a Fractional CMO—helping align strategy, teams, and campaigns so marketing becomes a true growth driver. This philosophy is at the heart of my thought leadership platform, Mission-Driven Growth Brands, where I share insights on how organizations grow through better strategy, stronger stories, and consistent execution. I’m often brought in when: • Growth feels scattered or inconsistent • Leadership needs a strategic marketing partner • The brand story isn’t fully connecting • Campaigns need stronger direction • The organization is ready for its next level Because great marketing isn’t about more tactics. It’s about the right strategy, the right story, and the right execution.