Our Services

We do a few things damn well

Marketing, Creativity, and Storytelling: The magic is how we mix these together into one frisky cocktail.

Illustration of a ship in a bottle with a mermaid swimming under the boat taunting a sailor
Illustration of a ship in a bottle with a mermaid swimming under the boat taunting a sailor
Illustration of a ship in a bottle with a mermaid swimming under the boat taunting a sailor

Fractional CMO: The leadership bit

A great CMO doesn’t just manage marketing — they transform it. I bring C-suite thinking without the C-suite price tag. I’m not interested in maintaining the status quo. I’m here to identify what’s broken, fix what’s fixable, and build what’s missing. (Sometimes uncomfortable. Always worth it.)

Strategy development

I craft marketing strategies that align with your business goals — no generic plans that could belong to any company. Please, and thank you. This is tailored to create advantages your competitors can’t touch.

Team alignment

Have a marketing team? Let’s unlock their potential. I restructure for efficiency, fill capability gaps, and provide clear leadership. No team in place? No problem. I’ve been a Swiss Army knife of marketing before.

Growth

Marketing drives growth and not just activity. Focus on the metrics that matter: Customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. Those are the lighthouses for our work. We implement systems that move the numbers in the right direction.

Marketing Coach: The empowerment bit

Your marketing is probably this close to working. No need to trash everything and start over. Most marketing struggles don’t come from lack of effort but from lack of focus.

We turn almost there into a chef’s kiss. Your marketing should be the hardest working line item in your budget.

Strategic mentoring

A sanity check of your current status is a friendly way of challenging you while expanding your toolkit. Sessions blend tactical advice with big-picture strategy. This balances what you need now and where you want to go. We always add value. We should make that a rule, AAV.

Team capability

Great marketing requires great marketers. I’ll help you level up your team’s skills. We close knowledge gaps together. Build on continuous improvement that turns okay marketing into exceptional.

Decision acceleration

Analysis paralysis always kills momentum. We provide a framework (confidence and accountability) to make faster, smart marketing decisions. We can turn months of uncertainty into days of focused action.

Creative: The looking damn good bit

Drab, soulless marketing is everywhere. You need mojo, talent, and a little weirdness in your corner to grab attention and spark connection. Bland brands blend in — bold brands break through.

Design

The “Enterprise, but make it fashion” brief can make the most seasoned designer tremble in their Herman Miller chair. Good design looks pretty, and great design clarifies while looking fabulous. We like the latter over here — make it work.

Content & copywriting

Great content doesn’t just fill space. It serves a purpose. From thought leadership to microcopy that drives action. Every word has a purpose. Your content should educate, engage, and convert. I make sure it does all three.

Interactive

We love the gorgeous digital platforms that make everyone share URLs in Slack everywhere. But we also sweat the stuff that makes the difference: UX, page speed, accessibility, and CRO. Is it sexy? Goodness, no. Will it make your marketing better? Hell to the yeah.

Example of employer branding video

As part of scaling up Pingdom and hiring more people to the two Swedish offices we created a video to showcase what we are all about. We put the employees in the center, something that turned out a lot more fun, personable, and tricky. Have a look at the Pingdom case study in its entirety.

Come Join Our Team at Pingdom, video written and directed by Jonas Strandell

Over the years we’ve been fortunate to work with

The MTV Logo
The Sega Logo
Ben Sherman Logo
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Yahoo Logo
Chupa Chups Logo
SVT Logo
Pioneer Logo
Uppsala Stadsteater Logo
Adnams Logo
MDU Logo
The MTV Logo
The Sega Logo
Ben Sherman Logo
UtbildningsRadion Logo
Yahoo Logo
Chupa Chups Logo
SVT Logo
Pioneer Logo
Uppsala Stadsteater Logo
Adnams Logo
MDU Logo
The MTV Logo
The Sega Logo
Ben Sherman Logo
UtbildningsRadion Logo
Yahoo Logo
Chupa Chups Logo
SVT Logo
Pioneer Logo
Uppsala Stadsteater Logo
Adnams Logo
MDU Logo

People say the nicest things

I’m not one to toot my own horn so I asked other people to do it for me.

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Pontus Öberg

Data Engineer, Matsmart

He’s a bold trendsetter who dares to innovate while understanding what truly makes marketing effective. A doer at heart, he consistently delivers impactful results that push boundaries.

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Keith Sullivan

Product Manager, Ben Sherman

Jonas is very easy to work with and he delivered way beyond our expectations.

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Joszef Deak

Designer, Framna

The man should draw more butts. I don’t why it’s so difficult to understand! Sure mermaids don’t have butts, but still… Jesus.

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Jakob Nordström

Founder & CEO, Lavendla

Jonas will bring a wealth of experience but also unique cutting-edge expertise. In our eyes, he is one of Sweden's sharpest product owners, which is why it was an obvious choice to bring him to Lavendla when we had the opportunity.

John Karlsson

Senior Designer, Bontouch

Not only is he a man of class and wit, but also a great designer and collaborator. When Jonas managed our marketing team, his skill and guidance consistently helped elevate our work to the next level. In short, Jonas knows what he’s doing!

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Morgan Sundqvist

CTO, Dooer

Jonas brings a wealth of real-world marketing experience, honed by working with top-level CEO’s, to every challenge. He’s exceptionally easy to work with and a true team player. I wholeheartedly recommend Jonas for any marketing leadership position; he would be an invaluable asset to any organization.

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Petter Nylander

CEO, Unibet & TV3

Jonas is an exceptional marketing leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. What truly sets Jonas apart is his remarkable creativity and resourcefulness.

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Peter Alguacil

Founder, SiteSanity

I may be biased because I’ve worked with Jonas several times over the years, but that also means I have a good idea what he’s about. Great guy, great marketer, and you couldn’t ask for a better CMO to push your company forward.

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Christine Taylor

Project Manager, Sega Games

I have no idea how you managed to create all those pixels. Your attention to detail was impressive and worth it. The devil is in the details.

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Ben Wu

Marketing Director, SolarWinds

You’ll be in rarefied air when you work with Jonas. He knows how to navigate the humdrum crucible of larger organizations, all while staying true to his startup, punk rock sensibilities. The end result is marketing that helps you cut through the noise.

People say the nicest things

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Pontus Öberg

Data Engineer, Matsmart

He’s a bold trendsetter who dares to innovate while understanding what truly makes marketing effective. A doer at heart, he consistently delivers impactful results that push boundaries.

Photo of Keith Sullivan

Keith Sullivan

Product Manager, Ben Sherman

Jonas is very easy to work with and he delivered way beyond our expectations.

Photo of designer Jozsef Deak

Joszef Deak

Designer, Framna

The man should draw more butts. I don’t why it’s so difficult to understand! Sure mermaids don’t have butts, but still… Jesus.

Photo of designer Jozsef Deak

Jakob Nordström

Founder & CEO, Lavendla

Jonas will bring a wealth of experience but also unique cutting-edge expertise. In our eyes, he is one of Sweden's sharpest product owners, which is why it was an obvious choice to bring him to Lavendla when we had the opportunity.

John Karlsson

Senior Designer, Bontouch

Not only is he a man of class and wit, but also a great designer and collaborator. When Jonas managed our marketing team, his skill and guidance consistently helped elevate our work to the next level. In short, Jonas knows what he’s doing!

Photo of Morgan Sundqvist

Morgan Sundqvist

CTO, Dooer

Jonas brings a wealth of real-world marketing experience, honed by working with top-level CEO’s, to every challenge. He’s exceptionally easy to work with and a true team player. I wholeheartedly recommend Jonas for any marketing leadership position; he would be an invaluable asset to any organization.

Photo of Petter Nylander

Petter Nylander

CEO, Unibet & TV3

Jonas is an exceptional marketing leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. What truly sets Jonas apart is his remarkable creativity and resourcefulness.

Photo of Peter Alguacil

Peter Alguacil

Founder, SiteSanity

I may be biased because I’ve worked with Jonas several times over the years, but that also means I have a good idea what he’s about. Great guy, great marketer, and you couldn’t ask for a better CMO to push your company forward.

Photo of Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Project Manager, Sega Games

I have no idea how you managed to create all those pixels. Your attention to detail was impressive and worth it. The devil is in the details.

Photo of Ben Wu

Ben Wu

Marketing Director, SolarWinds

You’ll be in rarefied air when you work with Jonas. He knows how to navigate the humdrum crucible of larger organizations, all while staying true to his startup, punk rock sensibilities. The end result is marketing that helps you cut through the noise.

People say the nicest things

Photo of Pontus Öberg

Pontus Öberg

Data Engineer, Matsmart

He’s a bold trendsetter who dares to innovate while understanding what truly makes marketing effective. A doer at heart, he consistently delivers impactful results that push boundaries.

Photo of Keith Sullivan

Keith Sullivan

Product Manager, Ben Sherman

Jonas is very easy to work with and he delivered way beyond our expectations.

Photo of designer Jozsef Deak

Joszef Deak

Designer, Framna

The man should draw more butts. I don’t why it’s so difficult to understand! Sure mermaids don’t have butts, but still… Jesus.

Photo of designer Jozsef Deak

Jakob Nordström

Founder & CEO, Lavendla

Jonas will bring a wealth of experience but also unique cutting-edge expertise. In our eyes, he is one of Sweden's sharpest product owners, which is why it was an obvious choice to bring him to Lavendla when we had the opportunity.

John Karlsson

Senior Designer, Bontouch

Not only is he a man of class and wit, but also a great designer and collaborator. When Jonas managed our marketing team, his skill and guidance consistently helped elevate our work to the next level. In short, Jonas knows what he’s doing!

Photo of Morgan Sundqvist

Morgan Sundqvist

CTO, Dooer

Jonas brings a wealth of real-world marketing experience, honed by working with top-level CEO’s, to every challenge. He’s exceptionally easy to work with and a true team player. I wholeheartedly recommend Jonas for any marketing leadership position; he would be an invaluable asset to any organization.

Photo of Petter Nylander

Petter Nylander

CEO, Unibet & TV3

Jonas is an exceptional marketing leader who consistently delivers outstanding results. What truly sets Jonas apart is his remarkable creativity and resourcefulness.

Photo of Peter Alguacil

Peter Alguacil

Founder, SiteSanity

I may be biased because I’ve worked with Jonas several times over the years, but that also means I have a good idea what he’s about. Great guy, great marketer, and you couldn’t ask for a better CMO to push your company forward.

Photo of Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Project Manager, Sega Games

I have no idea how you managed to create all those pixels. Your attention to detail was impressive and worth it. The devil is in the details.

Photo of Ben Wu

Ben Wu

Marketing Director, SolarWinds

You’ll be in rarefied air when you work with Jonas. He knows how to navigate the humdrum crucible of larger organizations, all while staying true to his startup, punk rock sensibilities. The end result is marketing that helps you cut through the noise.

Pixel art of Jonas Strandell and his wife Josefine on a vespa scooter
Pixel art of Jonas Strandell and his wife Josefine on a vespa scooter
Pixel art of Jonas Strandell and his wife Josefine on a vespa scooter

Jonas Strandell with wife Josefine on a vespa. Pixel art is never going out of style.

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