Product Marketing Manager roles are inherently multifaceted. Is there one particular area of focus you recommend developing more than others? Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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AssemblyAI CMO • 6y
Ah, it's hard to pick just one! If you'll make me, I'd say messaging and positioning. Every PMM needs it, it's a hard skill to build, and it will take you far. I recommen...
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Inscribe VP, Marketing • 5y
100% agree - there are so many areas that you get pulled into as a product marketer. If you think PMM is the path for you, I'd recommend you start with the age-old questi...
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Twilio Former Director of Product Management - Pricing & Packaging, CXP | Formerly Narvar, Medallia, Helpshift, Feedzai, Reputation.com • 6y
One area of focus? Yes, absolutely. PMM functional skills can be learnt relatively easily and over time. Cross-functional leadership take more effort, and yields 10x th...
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