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I’m Carissa Newton, a Fractional CMO, Marketing Strategist, and Educator based in Indianapolis, Indiana – dedicated to helping organizations turn marketing chaos into strategic clarity. With over 25 years of experience leading brand growth, digital transformation, and marketing education, I bring both executive-level perspective and hands-on expertise.Through CN Creative Strategies, I partner with small to mid-sized businesses to develop data-driven marketing plans, refine their brand messaging, and execute high-impact digital marketing strategies that deliver measurable results. My fractional CMO approach helps organizations scale smarter-bridging the gap between strategy and execution without the full-time overhead.As a marketing professor and speaker, I translate industry best practices into actionable learning, mentoring the next generation of marketers to think strategically, embrace technology, and lead with purpose. Whether I’m guiding executives, teaching students, or consulting with growing brands, my mission is the same: to empower people and organizations to market with confidence, creativity, and results. Get Started

Unlocking Marketing Potential



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  • Clear, Strategic Brand Messaging.




  • Innovative Technology Integration


Seasoned Marketing Strategist Helping You Stand Out From the Crowd

I am a seasoned Strategic Marketing Consultant with over 25 years of experience in developing, revitalizing, and driving growth in marketing efforts for companies across diverse industries. As an Inbound Marketing Strategist, I have successfully partnered with organizations in insurance, financial services, technology, security, and hospitality. Click below to learn more about me and Carissa Newton Creative. More About Me

My Expertise

My expertise lies in crafting go-to-market plans grounded in clear strategic communication, leveraging new technologies, conducting comprehensive market analyses, and implementing innovative strategies. My professional experience spans various realms, enabling me to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable results. Explore my consulting services now. See What I Offer

Professional Certifications

Google Analytics -GA4

Top 10 Marketers – Indianapolis

Databricks – AI Fundamentals

American Marketing Associations – PCM

Google Digital Marketing

Quality Matters

Hubspot -Inbound Marketing

Google Marketing

SEO Fundamentals
SEMRush – SEO

Client Reviews

When I decided to start INS Capital she was the first person I reached out to help create our overall marketing strategy and launch our digital marketing efforts. Her expertise is unmatched.INS Capital Group

Chris McAtee, President

When creating a professional development program for my team, I immediately thought of Carissa to help. My team left her sessions feeling inspired and ready to take the knowledge she shared.Sapphire Strategy

Jen Golding, CEO

Carissa developed a fantastic brand and marketing session for our real estate brokerage, Maywright Property Co.Maywright Property Co.

Natalie Clayton, Co-Founder & Broker

From setting up our website to learning how to market our business, she has been with us every step of the way. We have grown beyond our expectations and we attribute it to her help!Automatic Sport Fishing Maui
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Josh Hammond, Owner & Founder

Carissa Newton has provided important guidance to me and the other creatives I am working with to sharpen and integrate our websites and mailings to support our press releases.Mark Kollar Consulting Group

Mark Kollar, CEO and Founder

Carissa created a beautiful website for our business that is very user friendly and easy to continue updating as our business grows. She knew exactly what we needed and handed over the complete package of the website, socials, passwords, logo, etc.Lahaina Maritime Inc.

Kristin & Thor Lindstrom, Owners & Founders

Carissa provided valuable insight and thought leadership to our marketing approach and strategy. Her ability to align our messaging with our targeted audience and align our social, email, and content strategies with measurable results allowed us to grow our brand and demand generation programs.Clean Slate Technology

Brad Laughlin, VP Strategy & Operations

Carissa is brilliant and has helped us build our marketing infrastructure and manage it with positive results for over 12 years now.  She has brought her expertise in marketing strategy, digital marketing, and lead generation to help us make remarkable advances and build out our marketing efforts since inception of our company. FNEX

Todd Ryden, CEO & Founder

Carissa delivered exactly what we needed – clarity, strategy, and actionable tools. She created a Brand Style Guide that ensures consistent representation across every touchpoint, and her in-depth data analysis evaluated our customer database to identify key demographics, align our data strategy with business objectives, and prioritize the most impactful variables. Her expertise has transformed how we present our brand and leverage data to drive growth.She blended sharp analysis with strategic insight, making complex information easy to understand and applicable.Vantage Retirement Plans

J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO

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