The 2025 PMM Lessons Nobody Wants to Admit
What product marketers learned in 2025 but won't say in retrospectives. The uncomfortable truths about what actually worked and what didn't.
Most Companies Don't Have an ICP Problem. They Have a Courage Problem.
Everyone nods in the ICP alignment meeting. Marketing, sales, product all agree on the target customer. Then someone asks 'who are we explicitly NOT serving?' and the room goes silent. That's not an ICP problem. That's a courage problem.
The Discovery Call Framework for Product Marketers (Not Salespeople)
Sales discovery frameworks optimize for qualification. PMM discovery calls need a completely different approach to surface buyer language and inform positioning.
Positioning vs. Messaging: The Difference That Makes or Breaks GTM
Most teams confuse positioning with messaging. Understanding the difference is the foundation of effective go-to-market strategy.
Customer Research That Actually Changes Your Product
Most customer research programs collect feedback but don't drive decisions. Here's how to run research that product teams actually act on.
Building a Competitive Intelligence System That Scales
Most competitive intelligence efforts collapse under their own weight. Here's how to build a system that stays current without becoming a full-time job.
Your First 90 Days as a Product Marketing Manager
Starting a new PMM role? Here's how to make impact fast without stepping on toes or promising what you can't deliver.
You Don't Have Product-Market Fit (And That's Why GTM Isn't Working)
Most GTM problems aren't GTM problems—they're product-market fit problems. Here's how to tell the difference and what to do about it.
Analyst Relations for Product Marketers: The Practical Guide
Most PMMs ignore analysts until they need a Magic Quadrant placement. Here's how to build analyst relationships that actually help your business.
Category Creation vs. Category Entry: Which Strategy is Right for You?
Creating a new category sounds sexy, but it's expensive and risky. Here's when to create a category and when to enter an existing one.
Thought Leadership That Actually Builds Pipeline (Not Just Vanity)
Most thought leadership programs generate LinkedIn likes and zero pipeline. Here's how to build a program that creates commercial value.
The Quarterly Product Marketing Planning Framework That Actually Works
Most quarterly plans are forgotten by week 3. Here's how to build a realistic PMM plan that you'll actually execute.
GTM Team Structure: How to Organize Product Marketing, Demand Gen, and Sales for Maximum Impact
Most GTM teams are siloed and inefficient. Here's how to structure teams for collaboration and results.
Strategic Planning Framework for Product Marketers: From Annual Planning to Quarterly Execution
A comprehensive framework for product marketers to develop annual strategic plans, set quarterly objectives, and execute with measurable impact on revenue and market position.
Building a 3-Year Product Marketing Roadmap: Strategic Planning for Long-Term PMM Impact
Learn how to create a multi-year product marketing roadmap that aligns with company strategy, anticipates market shifts, and builds sustainable competitive advantage.
How to Run a User Conference That Actually Drives Business Value
Most user conferences are expensive networking events. Here's how to design one that strengthens retention, drives expansion, and builds community.
Crisis Communication Playbook: How to Manage Product Failures and Security Incidents
Your product just went down during peak hours. Here's how to manage PR crises, security incidents, and customer communication without destroying trust.
Annual GTM Planning: How to Build a Product Marketing Roadmap That Aligns With Company Goals
Most PMM roadmaps are reactive. Here's the framework for annual planning that aligns marketing with revenue goals.
Brand Storytelling Framework: How to Build Narratives That Actually Resonate
Most brand stories are forgettable origin tales. Here's how to craft compelling narratives that create emotional connection and drive buyer action.
The Customer Interview Framework That Actually Reveals Insights
Most customer interviews yield surface-level feedback. Here's how to uncover the insights that actually inform product and positioning.
The Executive Briefing Framework: How to Present to C-Suite and Actually Get Buy-In
Most exec presentations lose the room in 3 minutes. Here's how to structure briefings that executives actually act on.
Expansion Revenue Strategy: How Product Marketing Drives Upsells and Cross-Sells
Most companies focus only on new ARR. Here's how PMM drives expansion revenue from existing customers.
The 90-Day Onboarding Plan for New Product Marketers
You just hired a PMM. Here's the structured 90-day plan to get them productive fast without overwhelming them.
Pricing Anchoring Strategies: How to Make Your Price Feel Like a Bargain
Your pricing might be fair, but if you don't anchor it properly, buyers will think it's expensive. Here's how to frame pricing that buyers accept.
Market Research on a Startup Budget: Getting Customer Insights Without Agencies
You don't need $50K for agency research. Here's how to get quality customer insights with scrappy, low-cost methods.
Sales Process Optimization: How Product Marketing Eliminates Friction in the Sales Cycle
Your sales cycle is too long. Here's how PMM identifies and fixes friction points that slow down deals.