Is it possible to leave the digital marketing project management world and do something else in PM? (Not construction or tech). Just trying to figure out how much I would be pigeonholed into this industry if I switch jobs to an ad agency

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Wait. You want to JOIN this industry?! Literally we’re all trying to escape it.

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Agencies laying off. Try next year.

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You do not need a degree to be a PM. Learn the tools, methodologies and go for an industry that interests you.

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Seriously, you don’t need to sit for the certifications but at least read up and use the free resources available online.

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Tech is the move if yo want stay a PM long term.

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Tech PM’s with AI are getting hired. Even if you have some AI training.

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Learn the basics of JIRA or apps like that. Larger ad agencies project manage with a software developer mindset and rely on ticketing systems and projection systems. It’ll also help you if you want to venture out of advertising ever.

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I was a PM in the Info Management sector and then joined a creative agency. After about 3 years there I was just laid off. I don't know the answer to your question yet but I'm in the process of finding out!

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Creative agency’s lay off quickly unfortunately. Target big companies or worldwide like finance or healthcare where they have tons of PMs. FTE & contract.

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Yes, I’ve been an ad agency PM for 12 years, while I was fortunate to avoid layoffs for the first part of my career (probably due to lower salary) , I’ve now been laid off twice in 4.5 years.
My experience has been the PMs get hit first as they think the responsibilities can be covered by Account.

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Unless you’re on the client side. Account ppl are easily replaced.

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I have been laid off way too many times in advertising.

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