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a simpler marketing formula.
fortune 500 brains + startup speed + no overhead.
how we work.
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why does marketing suck?
for companies, it’s hard to scale marketing across channels and keep it integrated. the right talent is expensive, and when budgets shift, you’re stuck with a team you can’t flex.
for your audience, most marketing is noise. they block it because too often it’s made to please companies, not them.
i built narrative twist to make marketing suck less. we make your marketing easier to scale and flex at lower costs, without losing senior experience, and we make sure our outputs are worth your audience’s time.
here’s how it works: you brief me, and i handpick a team from my network—people from fortune 500 brands and scaled startups—and lead them like a c.m.o. would. we move fast, challenge the brief, and deliver strategy + execution.
it’s not a traditional agency. it’s not freelancer roulette. it’s a flexible, audience-obsessed marketing team on demand.
- carlo frem, founder/m.d.
your marketing department.
minus the department.
no overhead. no hiring headaches. no big agency fees.
our philosophy.
your s.e.o. talks to your social. your social talks to your email. everything works as one cohesive strategy, because that's how customers experience your brand.
we act as partners, not vendors. we only work with 4-6 companies at once. you’re not just another client code. we adapt to your goals quickly and with no fuss.
we don’t maintain large full-time teams or expensive offices. we're fully remote and pull in our vetted experts when needed. our lower cost structure means you get more top-tier expertise per dollar.
marketers with big egos are not welcome here. we value honesty (even if it’s tough) and curiosity (we’re always learning). we value getting it right over being right.
marketing on your terms.
à la carte, retainers, or custom.
what we offer.
á la carte
01. website creation & seo
02. brand positioning & identity
03. social media strategy & plan
04. analytics setup
complete website refresh with SEO optimization to boost your online presence and conversion rates.
$8,000–$15,000
project-based
- modern, mobile-responsive design
- conversion-focused UX
- on-page SEO optimization
- speed & performance tuning
retainer options.
ideal for maintaining momentum after a quick-win project or for tackling 1–2 focus areas. get senior marketing talent for focused projects without the full-time hire headaches.
360 audit with actionable recommendations
monthly strategy & planning calls
monthly performance reports
1-2 focus areas (e.g. social & website)
our most popular plan. run multiple marketing initiatives at once with expert guidance. enough support to make real progress, enough flexibility to change course if needed.
everything in basic flex
dedicated account & content strategist
weekly planning & strategy calls
bi-weekly reporting
3+ focus areas (e.g. email, website, social media)
your complete marketing department (without adding a dozen new employees). full-funnel marketing expertise handling both strategy & hands-on execution.
everything in Standard & basic
full digital marketing support (website, social, analytics, campaign creation, creative production)
weekly reporting & progress calls
quarterly deep dives & recommendations
ideal for maintaining momentum after a quick-win project or for tackling 1–2 focus areas. get senior marketing talent for focused projects without the full-time hire headaches.
360 audit with actionable recommendations
monthly strategy & planning calls
monthly performance reports
1-2 focus areas (e.g. social & website)
our most popular plan. run multiple marketing initiatives at once with expert guidance. enough support to make real progress, enough flexibility to change course if needed.
everything in basic flex
dedicated account & content strategist
weekly planning & strategy calls
bi-weekly reporting
3+ focus areas (e.g. email, website, social media)
your complete marketing department (without adding a dozen new employees). full-funnel marketing expertise handling both strategy & hands-on execution.
everything in Standard & basic
full digital marketing support (website, social, analytics, campaign creation, creative production)
weekly reporting & progress calls
quarterly deep dives & recommendations
our credentials.
frequently asked questions
frequently asked questions
meet the team.
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testimonials.
“From our very first intro meeting, I felt an immediate sense of alignment, it was clear Narrative Twist was the right fit. They helped us simplify and clearly communicate a complex model, and I’m already using the messaging framework they developed in real conversations with great results. The new brand identity they created was spot on and is set to drive real visibility and funding for our nonprofit. They didn’t just listen, they truly understood our needs and delivered thoughtful, strategic solutions. Genuine, responsive, and fun to work with, it felt like a true partnership every step of the way.”
James Kallusky
“Led by Carlo Frem, Narrative Twist brings together a team of experienced marketers with a strong corporate background, including Amazon, Disney, Coca-Cola & META. Their global expertise shows in how strategically and efficiently they work, always focused, budget-conscious, and full of creative solutions. Carlo’s sharp sense of humor sets the tone for a collaborative and genuinely enjoyable working relationship. It’s rare to find a team that combines this level of professionalism with such a great energy.”
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Tony Sader
"Partnering with Narrative Twist has been a game-changer. Their Brand Audit and Brand Strategy helped sharpen our direction, while their social content captured our voice in a way that felt authentic and engaging. The team is responsive, thoughtful, and a true pleasure to collaborate with. They’ve helped us tell our story in a way that resonates and connects."
Danyale Speight
“Narrative Twist has become a true extension of our team. They understand our mission, our voice, and the pace at which we need to move. They show up with the same care and commitment as an in-house team would. Whether it’s day-to-day execution or big-picture strategy, they bring clarity, consistency, and heart to everything they do. It’s rare to find a partner who is both strategic and hands-on, but Narrative Twist delivers on both fronts and they’ve become essential to how we communicate and connect with our community.”
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Kahina Haynes
“Carlo and the team at Narrative Twist felt like true partners from day one - creative, strategic, and deeply invested in our brand’s success. They brought thoughtful ideas that helped shape our identity in ways we hadn’t imagined, while being incredibly receptive and collaborative throughout. As a dog-care brand, every presentation brought the love for our furry family members to life and smiles to our faces - it was not only meaningful work, but a lot of fun too. It truly felt like working with an extended team, not just an agency.”
Hilary Tam
Carlo (Narrative Twist’s founder) is an exceptional marketer. He has the creative vision and executional rigor of the best. Yet what truly sets him apart is his forward vision and ability to drive teams to build from the ground up. He’s also a delightful personality: challenging, supportive, with a wicked sense of humour.
Marie Thomas
Carlo (Narrative Twist’s founder) is a highly strategic, creative and driven marketing professional. During his time at Amazon he built and led multiple different marketing & social teams across geographies who have made a massive impact on the success of Prime Video in the region. He was one of the best strategic thinkers in the business, but also excels at thinking big and driving his teams to deliver. I couldn't recommend Carlo more highly; he would be of massive value to any organization lucky enough to secure his services.
Paul Woodmansey
"Our nonprofit is a new client of Narrative Twist. It was clear after the first conversation with Carlo that working with him would be invaluable. He is agile and insightful, grasps nuance and asks bold but tactful questions. His ability to digest, process and synthesize what he hears transforming it into a clear, creative, comprehensive narrative, reflects his experience and unique skillsets. Carlo’s professional team structure and members are attentive, responsive and efficient. So far, the NT deliverables have been impressive."
Lauri Fitz-Pegado
next steps?
let's test our chemistry.
01. Try then trust
02. Flexible Retainer
03. Bundled Services
04. Long-Term Partnership
in the expert's mind, there are few.”
- SHUNRYU SUZUKI
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