Small marketing teams can make the big leagues.

Rapid results without adding roles

Being the Head of Marketing is harder than ever.

Revenue expectations are higher, metrics must be reported minute to minute, AI is supposed to replace half your team, and somehow, your budget is less. But still, you find a way.

That’s why I started Corporate Prose.

We’re the partner that we always needed: a pinch hitter who comes in at a critical moment to knock in the run.

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Let's work together

I’m a former Fortune 500 Marketing Executive who loves solving challenging marketing problems.

I’m Brie Entel, Chief Marketing Officer of Corporate Prose. My specialty is helping corporate marketing teams turn sales around, fill staffing gaps, and implement new programs.

I jump in when you need me, deliver results, and move forward.

Please send us a note to discuss your next project.

Top-line driving; bottom-line conscious.

With a business background and decades in global leadership roles, product marketing, and channel, we know what pays off - and what doesn’t.

We help you make the smartest marketing investment for your company.

  • I have had fancy jobs I’ve held in Fortune 500 and mid-sized global companies.

    • Vice President of Marketing, North America

    • Vice President of Marketing & Digital Transformation

    • Vice President of Product Marketing

    • Senior Director, Service Development & Innovation, Workplace

    • Global Director of Marketing

    • Director of Marketing, North America

    • Senior Product Manager, Enterprise PaaS

  • Classically trained marketer with an eye for innovation.

    • MS in Marketing, Raymond A. Mason School of Business, William & Mary

    • BA in English, University of Rochester

    • Post-Graduate Certificate, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

  • Continuous improvement means always learning.

    Agile: Certified SCRUM Master; Certified Scrum Product Owner

    Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

    Innovation: Design Thinking; Service Design; Human-Centered Strategy by IDEO

    Brand: Brand Management, London Business School

    Sustainability: Fitwel Ambassador, Center for Active Design

    Organizational Leadership: Executive certificate, Northwestern

    Change Management: Removing barriers of change, University of Pennsylvania

    Disney Institute: Quality Service, Leadership Excellence, Employee Engagement

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Addy Smith

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Addy Smith of Addy Smith Graphic Design is our graphic design partner.

Brie and Addy have worked on corporate marketing projects for over 15 years.

Addy has 20 years of experience in web and graphic design. She’s worked in agencies and on in-house design teams. Addy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from George Mason University.

Addy is a Northern Virginia native. She currently resides with her family in South Carolina.

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MEDIA RELATIONS

Jennifer Non

Everyone needs a public relations expert in their corner.

Jennifer Non helps Corporate Prose clients get on the radar with expert public relations and media relations—her deep relationships across news channels secure coverage for clients with a story to tell.

She launched Jennifer Non, Media Relations in 2024. She offers clients help with earned media coverage, trade press, and influencer partnerships.

Jennifer lives in Maryland.

 FAQs

  • Our clients come to us with marketing challenges they can’t solve themselves. It could be lack of resources or time, perhaps there is a gap in subject matter or market.

    Corporate Prose evaluates whether our expertise is a match or happily refer you to one of our many network partners.

    We provide consulting in two stages:

    1. Analysis and Strategy

      This identifies the key to your challenge, market opportunity, and a high level overview of ‘where to play.’

    2. Part two is execution. This is the step that most consultants skip. We actually get your project or program in motion with hands-on support for a minimum of 90 days.

    Consulting engagements last about 6 months from start to finish. Some challenges are solved faster, others require more time to get fully operational.

  • Sometimes companies have a gap but can’t fill it right away with a full time employee.

    Or, can’t wait for a new employee to get up to speed. Results need to happen now.

    Corporate Prose provides interim marketing support embedded in your team at a senior marketing manager, marketing director, or marketing vice president level for a set contract term — 3,6,12 months at a time.

    This closes gaps in coverage with less risk for the company. It also reduces cost as there are no agency mark-up fees, no W2 taxes or benefits, and set timelines to that work with your budget.

  • No.

    There are a lot of fractional chief marketing officers that have popped up in the past few years.

    The reason why corporate prose doesn’t take on fractional CMO roles is because we love ‘the doing’ of marketing.

    CMOs are in the tough position of continuously PROVING return on investment. It’s a never ending cycle of reporting.

    We’d rather be ‘the proof’ that marketing is working for your business.

  • Let’s face the music: Marketing consulting is saturated right now. There is fractional everything. You have a mix of near-retirement swan songs and insta-happy 20 somethings.

    It’s hard to know whether you are getting a true expert or a fly-by-night.

    The difference with Corporate Prose is that we are tenured practitioners who have BOTH the corporate experience as an Executive at a Fortune 500 AND the ability to execute.

    You get the benefit of both. And, while we take great pride in our experience and outcomes - we are fair in pricing. Probably, a bit too fair.

    That’s our difference. We’ve been there, done that, and can do it again for you.

  • We really do love to roll up our sleeves.

    We can provide a range of projects — quoted as a ‘project fee’ based on scope.

    Our favorite projects:

    1. Market Research Reports

    2. Long-form content and trend reports

    3. Go-to-Market Packages for new products or services

    4. Message Architecture and Sales Messaging

    5. Vertical Market entry

    6. Strategic Sales Enablement for ‘Big’ Deals’

  • We prefer to work either on a monthly retainer for a minimum of 3 months or quote by project scope.

    This ensures you get the best work possible - without worrying about the minutes.

    Occasionally, we will consult by the hour.

  • We are pretty fabulous - but, honest about our strengths.

    We will refer you to trusted partners for the following:

    1. Social Media & Influencer Marketing

    2. Search Engine Optimization

    3. Digital Marketing - PPC, SEM, etc.

    4. B2C FMCG brands - we’ve got a friend for that!

    5. Solopreneurs who want to DIY it in Canva.