The cases for and against the CMO role

It’s that season again—when marketers grapple with the age-old question: Is the CMO still a key player in today’s business landscape, or just another relic of marketing’s perpetual debate? As always, the answer depends on your vantage point. For instance, Gap is bringing back the CMO role after a two-year break, while Hyundai is choosing to phase it out.

With the CMO under the spotlight once more, let’s dive into the pros and cons to see why a top marketer can be an invaluable asset for some companies and an outdated figurehead for others.

Nike’s CEO extolled “impactful storytelling” and “brand distinction”—a.k.a. cranking up brand ads. General Mills’ chief raved about brand reinforcement, while Levi’s CEO name-dropped Beyoncé and lauded cultural relevance, translating to turbocharged brand development.

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