Fractional CMO & COO

Fractional CMO & COO for healthcare, healthtech, life sciences, and complex B2B.

I help leadership teams turn marketing strategy into measurable growth by connecting the revenue systems, people, and operations behind it.

35+ years leading marketing and operations · $200M in P&L scope and revenue influenced · 211% increase in appointment bookings for a specialty healthcare client

35+ Years Experience
75+ Companies Served
$200M and Counting Revenue Influenced
Healthcare Life Sciences Healthtech MedTech EdTech Biotech B2B SaaS Physician Practices Healthcare Life Sciences Healthtech MedTech EdTech Biotech B2B SaaS Physician Practices
Dana Newell

Meet Dana

The Strategist Behind the Strategy

I'm Dana Newell, a fractional CMO and COO. Organizations call me when they need marketing, sales, and operations working toward the same goals.

For 35+ years, I've helped healthcare, healthtech, MedTech, SaaS, life sciences, and edtech organizations turn good ideas into workable plans. Clients come to me for clear priorities, better coordination, and growth their teams can sustain.

"Good marketing works better when the business behind it is ready to deliver."
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What We Do Together

Services Built for B2B Growth

01

Fractional CMO Leadership

Bring experienced marketing leadership into your organization to set priorities, guide the team, and connect the work to business goals.

02

Fractional COO & Growth Operations

Improve the workflows, ownership, customer experience, and operating systems your organization needs to support growth.

03

Go-to-Market & Revenue Strategy

Plan your market entry, product launch, or next growth stage around the buyers, resources, and opportunities in front of you.

04

Marketing Operations & CRM Transformation

Give your team clearer lead management, practical automation, reliable reporting, and a CRM built around how the business works.

05

Integrated Marketing & PR Activation

Build credibility through coordinated messaging, earned media, executive communications, and focused marketing campaigns.

06

Digital Growth, SEO & Reputation Management

Help customers and patients find your organization, understand what you offer, and trust what they see online.

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Trusted By

Organizations We've Served

Gender Confirmation Center
Ortmann Healthcare Consulting
Optiva Solutions Group
Altis Biosystems
ADHD Online
Portrett Pharmaceuticals
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Carolina Women's Physicians
Arendell Parrott Academy
Power Resource Group
Eastern Radiology
Lovely Liberals
North Raleigh Integrated Primary Care
Integrate Health and Wellness
Women Caring for Women
Gender Confirmation Center
Ortmann Healthcare Consulting
Optiva Solutions Group
Altis Biosystems
ADHD Online
Portrett Pharmaceuticals
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Carolina Women's Physicians
Arendell Parrott Academy
Power Resource Group
Eastern Radiology
Lovely Liberals
North Raleigh Integrated Primary Care
Integrate Health and Wellness
Women Caring for Women

Client Voices

WHAT OUR CLIENTS & COLLEAGUES SAY

"Dana doesn't just focus on outcomes, she built systems that scale. From KPI development to cross-sector partnerships, she built sustainable frameworks that boost referrals, enhance customer experience, and strengthen employee retention. If you're looking for someone who combines vision with tactical excellence, Dana is that person."

Area VP of Clinical Services

Regional Home Health & DME Provider

"Within 12 months, we saw website traffic increase by 34%, appointment bookings rise by 211%, and the Google rating improve from 2.7 to 4.0 stars. What sets Dana apart is that she's both strategic and practical. I'd gladly work with her again without hesitation."

CEO

Digital Marketing Agency Partner

"Dana is a strategist who leads with integrity and delivers measurable, meaningful results. She didn't just drive 'traffic', she connected real people with the care they were looking for. Dana is a true culture add: collaborative, highly communicative, and emotionally intelligent."

HR Director

Specialty Healthcare Facility · San Francisco

"Dana played a critical role in shaping external-facing messaging, helping translate complex healthcare topics into clear, credible narratives for press and investor audiences. She consistently demonstrated the judgment, professionalism, and strategic thinking I look for in senior-level contributors."

Founder

Strategic Operations Consultancy

"We had extreme HR needs, going from a small consulting firm in one office to building out the operations team of 15 for our new facility in three months. Dana got fully geared up and pushed along an aggressive plan within a week of starting. I would recommend her with confidence."

CEO

Professional Services Firm

"Working with the BentonNewell Communication team was a great experience. They took the time to really understand the communication and PR process and invested additional time to ensure my press release was well crafted and sourced with the right media audiences."

Founder

Professional Services Firm

"Dana is professional, dependable, and easy to work with. She communicates clearly, asks thoughtful questions, and provides honest, practical feedback. I would recommend Dana to organizations seeking support with branding, service articulation, or broader operational considerations."

Co-Owner & CFO

Healthcare Consulting Firm

"Dana is warm, caring, smart, experienced, and absolutely has her client's best interest at the top of her to-do lists. No matter the size of your business or where you are in your marketing process, Dana is here to help. Don't wait. Call her now!"

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Solo Business Owner

"Dana doesn't just focus on outcomes, she built systems that scale. From KPI development to cross-sector partnerships, she built sustainable frameworks that boost referrals, enhance customer experience, and strengthen employee retention."

Area VP of Clinical Services

Regional Home Health & DME Provider

"Within 12 months, we saw website traffic increase by 34%, appointment bookings rise by 211%, and the Google rating improve from 2.7 to 4.0 stars. What sets Dana apart is that she's both strategic and practical."

CEO

Digital Marketing Agency Partner

Ready to Grow?

Let's Talk About Your Growth

Most engagements start with a conversation. Tell me where you're stuck and we'll figure out if I'm the right fit.

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