llyssa DelPiano, senior marketing strategist, working on a client project

A few ways to work together — depending on where your business is, what you need, and the level of partnership that fits. You work directly with me, start to finish.

How we can work together.

Fractional Marketing Leadership

Best for: Growing businesses, nonprofits, and organizations that need strategic leadership without a full-time hire.

I act as your senior marketing strategist and creative director — owning brand, campaign strategy, content direction, and creative oversight. Ideal for organizations in growth mode, brand transitions, or those building a marketing function from scratch.

Common engagements include:

  • Brand strategy & positioning

  • Go-to-market planning

  • Campaign development

  • Content strategy

  • Fractional CMO support

  • Marketing Team direction

Monthly Marketing & Creative Support

Best for: Businesses that need consistent marketing help — but don't need a full-time marketer.

Think of me as a fractional creative team. I handle the strategy, creative production, and ongoing execution so you can focus on running your business. Custom retainers built around what your business actually needs — social, content, design, email, or all of the above.

Common retainer work includes:

  • Social media management & content production

  • Blog & content writing

  • Email marketing & newsletters

  • Design support across marketing materials

  • Ongoing strategic counsel & ideation

  • AI-enhanced content tools (virtual staging, content production)

Project & Design Work

Best for: Businesses with a specific project, launch, or one-time need.

Defined scope, clear outcome. Whether you're launching something new, refreshing your brand, or need standout creative for a campaign, we agree on what success looks like, build a timeline, and I deliver. Strategy and execution from one senior partner.

Common engagements include:

  • Brand identity & logo development

  • Go-to-market planning

  • Event marketing & promotional materials

  • Annual reports

  • Restaurant & menu design

  • Real estate listing marketing

  • Print, Flyer & signage design

  • Presentations & Pitch Decks

How I work.

However we work together, my process stays consistent — built on clarity, collaboration, and accountability from day one.

We start with a no-pressure conversation to understand your business, goals, audience, and what success looks like for you.

Discovery

I develop a clear plan with priorities, timelines, and recommendations. You'll know exactly what we're doing and why.

Strategy

Whatever the project, I produce the work and present it in collaborative reviews. No hand-offs to junior designers, no surprises.

Creative & execution

We track what's working and refine. Marketing is iterative, and I stay engaged to make sure it keeps performing.

Analyze & refine

FAQs

What kind of clients do you typically work with?

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I work with growing businesses, nonprofits, real estate professionals, and entrepreneurs — across Central New York and remotely across the U.S. Most of my clients need senior-level marketing strategy and creative execution but aren't ready to hire a full-time marketing team.

Yes. Most engagements are fully remote. I'm based in Auburn, NY and work with clients across the country, with regular trips between Central New York and Los Angeles.

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Do you work remotely?

Do you work with small businesses?

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Absolutely. I work with everyone from solo entrepreneurs to mid-sized organizations. Social media management starts at $400/month, and project work is scoped to fit your needs and budget. There's almost always a way to work together for businesses that value strategic thinking.

How is hiring you different from hiring an agency?

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You work directly with me — the senior strategist and creative — from start to finish. No junior account managers, no creative-by-committee, no agency markup. Faster decisions, lower cost, and the same level of strategic thinking you'd get from a senior agency partner.

What does a typical engagement look like?

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Most start with a discovery call to understand your goals. From there, we define scope, timeline, and deliverables. I produce strategy and creative directly, present work in collaborative reviews, and stay engaged through measurement and refinement.

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How do you measure success?

Whatever success looks like for your business — qualified leads, donor inquiries, social engagement, sales activity, website traffic, brand recognition. We agree on KPIs upfront and track them throughout the engagement.

Do you use AI tools in your work?

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When they add value, yes. I use AI for things like virtual staging for real estate listings, content brainstorming, and production efficiency — always in service of the work, never as a replacement for strategy or craft. You're hiring me, not an AI assistant.

Can you work on a one-time project, or do you only take retainers?

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Both. Project work is great for specific needs — a logo, a campaign, an event launch. Monthly retainers work well for businesses that need consistent support over time. We'll figure out which fits best during the discovery conversation.

Curious if we’d work well together?

No pressure, no sales pitch. Just send me a note about what you’re working on, and I’ll get back to you within two business days.