How to Market on r/marketing
A community for marketers to discuss strategies, tactics, and trends in digital and traditional marketing.
r/marketing Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/marketing.
Strict Self-Promotion Policy
This subreddit has strict rules against self-promotion. Product mentions should be rare and only when genuinely helpful.
Community Rules
- 1No self-promotion
- 2No link dropping
- 3Be professional
- 4Add value to discussions
How to Write for r/marketing
Professional but conversational. Back claims with data. Be specific about results. Avoid generic "5 tips" content.
Best Practices for r/marketing
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Morning Est
- Thursday Afternoon Est
Posts stay relevant for about 6-10 hours
Content That Works
- Campaign breakdowns with metrics
- Tool comparisons
- Industry trend discussions
- Career advice for marketers
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Marketing professionals, agency workers, in-house marketers. Mix of junior and senior. Strong opinions on tactics.
Common Mistakes on r/marketing
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Sharing your own content or blog posts
Even valuable content is removed if it links to your own properties.
Instead
Share the key insights directly in your post. No links to your blog or newsletter.
Asking generic questions like "how do I get into marketing?"
These are asked daily and covered in the wiki.
Instead
Be specific: "How do I transition from content marketing to product marketing at a startup?"
Promoting marketing tools or services
The community is full of marketers - they recognize pitches immediately.
Instead
Share genuine experiences with tools in relevant discussions, but focus on the learnings, not the tool.
Post Formats That Work on r/marketing
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Campaign Breakdown
Example Format
""Ran a $X ad campaign targeting [audience]. Here's what we learned" with specific metrics and takeaways."
Why It Works
Real data from real campaigns is rare and valuable. Specific numbers build credibility.
Trend Discussion
Example Format
""Is [marketing trend] actually working for anyone, or is it just hype?" with your experience."
Why It Works
Sparks discussion. Challenges conventional wisdom. Gets experienced marketers sharing.
Tool Review
Example Format
""Used [tool] for 6 months: honest review" with pros, cons, and specific use cases."
Why It Works
Honest reviews (including negatives) are trusted. Saves others from bad purchases.
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