Great overview of what a PMM does! For anyone looking to apply this to their day-to-day here are the key takeaways: 1. Product marketing is distinct from general marketing in its constant focus on the product's development and positioning. 2. A PMM plays a pivotal role at every stage of the product's lifecycle, from pre-launch research and development to driving growth and managing product maturity. 3. Effective product marketing requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, legal, and PR, to ensure a cohesive and successful go-to-market strategy. 4. Focus on understanding the product deeply and how its features serve the target audience. This will guide your marketing strategies effectively. 5. Use the collateral and positioning developed by PMMs to understand and communicate the product’s unique value proposition clearly to potential customers.
0:17 What is product marketing? 1:38 What are the primary responsibilities of a PMM? 3:49 What teams does the PMM work with? 5:32 Which teams do you work most closely with? 6:39 Do you ever see friction between product and sales? 7:58 How do you prioritize asks from product and sales? 9:07 What’s the hardest part about being a PMM? 10:21 How do you define messaging? 11:20 What’s your go to market framework? 12:21 How did you become a PMM? 13:23 How has the PMM role evolved over the years? 14:11 What are the 3 most important qualities of a good PMM?
As a newbie PMM, this was so incredibly helpful! I was experiencing some frustration in my current role, and this helped remind me what I am working on and gave me some ideas for goals to help me grow and improve. Thank you both!
Hi Jonathan I came across your reply and I am curious to know how you are transitioning. I am currently thinking of transitioning too and I would love some guidiance. Thanks
Hello Henry! Thanks so much for the video. To the point and really applicable. Can you suggest some of the top-notch online pmm resources or books from people of high caliber?
Hi @SF yuppies -- I have been offered Product marketing role in my current SaaS startup as promotion, Can you suggest me some good stuff to quickly start ;earning and implementing that.