Product Marketing

How long is too long to stay at a company without being promoted?

Do you believe an MBA is worth it or only for those pursuing certain companies (ex: IBM, Chase Bank, etc)?

Hello fellow product marketing professionals,

I am a first-year MBA student at UW-Madison, currently working on a project that requires your valuable expertise. I'm developing a go-to-market strate… more

Are you working in your dream field (ex: luxury goods, tech, culinary arts, health, etc)? If so did you get in right out of college or worked your way in?

How doable is a transition from tech product marketing into consumer goods product marketing? (i.e. fashion, luxury)

Hi, so a startup is still posting the same role over & over again for TWO yrs, I applied back in 2022, shared my portfolio, had an interview with the HM, got a rejection. A few months later the HM… more

I am currently working with a digital agency as a project manager. I have over a decade experience in digital marketing, web development, performance marketing, consultant and marketing strategy.

I am… more

So I'm interviewing for a PMM position. I'm 3 rounds through (recruiter screen, HM interview and just finished a panel of three XFN interviews) last week.

My recruiter hasn't gotten back to me and has… more

Currently a product manager. Looking to move up I found a role outside my organization in Product Marketing. I have experience with marketing on my smaller projects. Has anyone moved from Prod Manage… more

I'm looking for a Senior Product
Marketing Manager Role!

Just to give you context, I am GREAT at shipping B2B/B2C products from ideation to execution (full-cycle) where I have 8+ years of experience… more

What are the most importantly qualities you look for in a new (PMM) job?

What are the latest trends in product marketing that you’ve noticed lately?

The Wall Street Journal claims people in finance, sales, and consulting need to play golf in order to get hired, network, and close deals. Are you working in a company that does this, and if so how does t… more

Hey, does anyone have the scoop on a startup called AHA!? For the past 3 years, they've been posting an absurd number of job openings—seriously, it's like a never-ending scroll of opportunities! I&#… more

Hello, I worked in an huge advertising firm with numerous agency unfortunately my company did some layoffs. While working I had the opportunity to shadow different departments. I shadowed someone in t… more

I'm working towards jumping to a director of product marketing role in healthcare. I've tapped my network a couple times. Cold messaging people I follow like a CMO or Head of Product Marketing… more

Just had a final interview yesterday that i think went well. Im itching to follow up with HR for the next steps. Is it too soon? It was to guage culture fit. The interview was at 2:30 if the timing matter.

I’m as… more

What’s the average response rate for cold emails?

During a 1 hr. interview for a Sr. PMM role, the hiring manager kept asking Qs about how would I solve this issue, what tools do I use, "what if" kind of Qs while she was diligently taking n… more

When it comes to standing out during a job interview I’ve read the best way to do so is show a solution for a problem they’re currently facing, but it sounds like free work to me. If you’ve done this,… more

Has anyone made the transition from account management to product management/marketing? Tips on how to do that? Transferrable skills, right?

If a student says they want to study marketing, would you encourage or dissuade them?

Hi friends! I've had a personally rough year and looking to get back in the W column and revamp my career. Very interested in AI, B2B product management/product marketing, but open to all companies and produc… more

Anyone have experience as a PMM at Grammarly, Dropbox, or Shopify? Recent reviews are looking bleak regarding layoffs, WLB, etc. I get that tech is bad everywhere, but wondering if anyone can speak to… more

Had my first interview with HM, last month, and 2nd interview with HM and another unit head after 2 weeks of the first interview. It's been less than a week since my 2nd interview. Should I follow… more

What’s the toughest aspect of being a PMM that no one talks about?

Does anyone have any guidance or a template for creating a PMM portfolio to provide to recruiters in lieu of a take home assignment? I have a lot of GTM / PMM work I’ve done but not sure the best way … more

A recruiter introductory call, followed by a one hour interview with the VP and a director, then a week later a 30 minutes with two team members, then another 30 minutes interview with the same direct… more

Those of you in your 20s - mid 30s, what are the best growing cities for us in this field? I live in NYC and everyone I know is trying to get out ASAP. So far Atlanta, Georgia and Florida seem to be t… more

Currently in a senior manager PMM position at a startup with 4 years of PMM experience (9 years of work experience). I started as an associate PMM and have been promoted every year and now manage a t… more

I’m seeing posts online saying everyone regardless of their career should have a public social media presence so employers can know if they’re a good culture fit. To me it sounds sleazy. What do you t… more

I have the screening interview with Meta recruiter for the PMM role on Tuesday. Can anyone give tips for cracking the code (for this and further steps in the process)? Thanks in advance.

After a very promising interview I received the following "While I have made the decision to not move forward with you this time - I would love to keep lines open as I continue to expand my team … more

The client demo went off the rails today. They called our product buggy and the messaging was unclear. My team has been pushing back on this for weeks. How do I deliver the ultimate "I told you… more

I love the fast pace of start-up PMM, but the constant pivots are starting to wear me thin. Do the "big company" PMMs out there actually find things more predictable, or is the chaos univer… more