What’s the easiest discipline to transition into product marketing from?

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Do you mean from another marketing background or no background in marketing at all? I'd say some sort of background in marketing should be required, but having experience in sales may be beneficial as well.

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How about product or operations?

For B2C, Brand Management

What makes you say that?

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