Crux KC Crux is the “un-agency,” a radical rethink of what marketing can and should be.

A high-performance machine built for branding, messaging, content, communications, digital marketing and paid media – to elevate brands, amplify missions and fuel growth.

This is what 45 years of precision looks like. ECS Inc. International just hosted their annual Distributor Awards, recog...
05/29/2026

This is what 45 years of precision looks like.

ECS Inc. International just hosted their annual Distributor Awards, recognizing the partners who help bring their technology to market every day.

🏆 Advocate of the Year — Sam Wilson, Arrow
🏆 Advocate of the Year — Josh Nix, Mouser
🌍 International Advocate of the Year — Jas Gohlar, Farnell
📈 Highest Growth Distribution Partner — Avnet
🤝 Excellence in Partnership Award — DigiKey

For over 45 years, ECS has led the way in precision timing, frequency control, synchronization and connectivity. Their distribution partners are a critical part of that success, serving as advocates, strategists and true partners in growth.

We are proud to support ECS in celebrating the people and partnerships behind their continued impact.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

You know you’re ready for a fractional CMO if you are in a growth stage, need to make a strategic pivot and/or have reso...
05/28/2026

You know you’re ready for a fractional CMO if you are in a growth stage, need to make a strategic pivot and/or have resource constraints. Bring in a fractional CMO to gain the expertise you need on your team without the overhead cost.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/428te5l

When strategy, campaigns, content and leadership all pull in different directions, the cost shows up quietly...in duplic...
05/27/2026

When strategy, campaigns, content and leadership all pull in different directions, the cost shows up quietly...in duplicated effort, unclear results and constant rework. Embedded marketing leadership with a fractional CMO exists to fix exactly that.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tRqyF0

🎙️ NEW podcast episode out now!President & Chief Strategy Officer Ethan Whitehill sits down with Dr. Matthew Naylor, Pre...
05/26/2026

🎙️ NEW podcast episode out now!

President & Chief Strategy Officer Ethan Whitehill sits down with Dr. Matthew Naylor, President & CEO of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, for a live conversation recorded during our Crux Cocktail Connection.

From building trust as a civic institution to creating a vision that carries history into the future, Matt shares how purpose-driven leadership, stakeholder engagement and a clear message can unite communities around something bigger than themselves.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4v7rCFA

Traditional agencies stay external, causing strategy to get handed off and ex*****on to become fragmented. It can feel d...
05/25/2026

Traditional agencies stay external, causing strategy to get handed off and ex*****on to become fragmented. It can feel disconnected.

The Crux un-agency model integrates directly with your team for alignment and accountability. See how it works: https://bit.ly/3Ow3I72

We are proud to announce Josh Selig Votaw, Chief Operating Officer, is joining the Board of Directors at Englewood Arts ...
05/22/2026

We are proud to announce Josh Selig Votaw, Chief Operating Officer, is joining the Board of Directors at Englewood Arts District Foundation! Josh is passionate about investing in our communities and in organizations that shape culture, creativity and connection. This involvement influences how partnerships are built and how impact is measured beyond revenue.

Mark your calendar to support their annual event, Hooray for Englewood: Havana Nights!

May 30, 2026 | 7-10 PM | Hosted at Englewood Arts Center

Enjoy Cuban-inspired bites, a lively atmosphere and a silent auction, all supporting programs that expand access to the arts and strengthen the community.

Celebrate, connect and be part of what’s next! https://bit.ly/4tCoH7b

“It’s incredibly inspiring to collaborate with people who share the same creative passion and drive to produce exception...
05/21/2026

“It’s incredibly inspiring to collaborate with people who share the same creative passion and drive to produce exceptional work. Since joining Crux, my skills have grown tremendously, and every day I continue to learn from the talented individuals around me.” - Chloe Kuckelman, Graphic Designer

Growth happens faster when the people around you push you forward. We are happy to have you on our team, Chloe!

How can you tell the difference of hiring a fractional CMO?  You don’t just see it; you feel it.  That’s how it should b...
05/20/2026

How can you tell the difference of hiring a fractional CMO?

You don’t just see it; you feel it.

That’s how it should be!

See what that shift could look like for your business: https://bit.ly/4eRWoNu

On paper everything looks like it's working when campaigns are running, calendars are full and the team is hitting their...
05/19/2026

On paper everything looks like it's working when campaigns are running, calendars are full and the team is hitting their deadlines. Then someone asks, "Do we feel good about where this is going?"... and no one in the room is completely sure.

That moment (and so many like them!) is what led Founder & CEO Melea McRae-Hall to take a harder look at how marketing is being led inside growing businesses. Our latest blog is for leaders who have felt that disconnect and want a clearer path forward.

👉 Give it a read and see if it puts words to what you’ve been experiencing: https://bit.ly/3PfUcFs

Strategy should come first. Always.  Our strategic workshops uncover what actually differentiates your business and how ...
05/15/2026

Strategy should come first. Always.

Our strategic workshops uncover what actually differentiates your business and how to scale it with intention. Strategy creates direction and growth. Without it, you’re just throwing away time and money on tactics they may or may not work.

Explore how Crux builds strategy: https://bit.ly/423WV7K

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