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Proxi's SaaS Marketing Approach

Jun 17, 2025

Summary

  • The meeting focused on Proxi's approach to delivering SaaS marketing expertise to New Zealand tech companies through embedded, fractional CMOs.
  • Attendees discussed Proxi’s service model, value propositions, recent client successes, impact metrics, and unique differentiators.
  • Key marketing outcomes, testimonials, and relevant resources such as the Impact Report and recent blog content were reviewed.
  • The group reaffirmed Proxi’s positioning as a flexible, results-driven marketing partner for Kiwi SaaS businesses.

Action Items

  • No action items were assigned during this discussion.

Proxi’s Fractional CMO Service Overview

  • Proxi embeds Fractional CMOs within tech companies, providing immediate and tailored marketing leadership.
  • The service is designed to be affordable and flexible, focused on both strategy and execution.
  • CMOs work either independently, alongside internal teams, or with external contractors to deliver marketing results quickly.
  • Engagements typically last 6-9 months (1-2 days per week), with the goal of building foundational marketing functions and then transitioning out after hiring a replacement.
  • Proxi also assists in recruiting the right marketing talent and establishing a strong marketing culture.

Value Propositions and Differentiators

  • Proxi acts as an integrated member of the client’s team, not as an external advisor.
  • The focus is on creating lasting value by embedding processes, plans, and capabilities before departing.
  • Success for Proxi is defined by leaving the client with a sustainable internal marketing function or recommending suitable external resources.
  • Flexible, rapid response to business changes such as seeking investment or entering new markets.

Client Testimonials and Outcomes

  • Positive testimonials highlighted Proxi's pragmatic, fast-moving approach and tangible value to clients in the NZ tech sector.
  • Specific mention of the ability to deliver marketing foundations and quickly generate momentum for client teams.
  • Notable clients include Portainer and StretchSense, with leaders recommending Proxi’s services for growth-focused tech businesses.

Proxi Impact Metrics and Resources

  • Assisted more than 70 tech companies in New Zealand with their marketing functions.
  • High rate of repeat engagements and significant capital raised for SaaS clients.
  • Shared access to the Proxi Impact Report (2018–2023) as evidence of effectiveness.

Recent Content and Thought Leadership

  • Published articles on adapting to AI-driven search changes and advanced strategies for leveraging software review sites as lead generators.
  • Offers a newsletter for ongoing marketing capability building.

Decisions

  • Reaffirmed Proxi’s positioning as an embedded, flexible SaaS marketing partner — Consensus reached that this differentiation remains a core strength and should continue to be emphasized in client communications.

Open Questions / Follow-Ups

  • No unresolved questions or follow-up items were identified.