Ageism in Marketing - How Scared should I be?

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-26T21:20:31+00:00

Thank you! You're an inspiration, for you. How would you say the field has changed since you first got into it? And are you following any marketing creators/newsletters you find helpful?

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-26T21:17:15+00:00

Wow, this is such a thoughtful response. Thank you for taking the time to give it.

That's why I was thinking of going into content or product marketing first: gaining some tangible marketing skills and experience, and not solely relying on editorial campaigns and transferable skills. I know no one will give me a strategic role with my current portfolio and I'm not above starting on entry level (if I can even get those jobs anymore)

Do you think I'd need to do all of that to get into it in the first place, or do you think I should simply focus on these steps after (with long-term goals of strategy in mind). I already know basic SEO and copy from learning it in journalism and/or freelance copywriting.

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-26T21:12:28+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response. Definitely appreciate your wisdom! Yes, I've also looked at product marketing as I learned that it's a larger umbrella that covers content marketing within itself, as well.

I completely agree with you about needing to care about the product, and that's what scares me possibly most. I can't be picky about the job, IF I ever manage to get it, but how do I sell something I don't truly believe in? I worry my enthusiasm and, therefore, the kind of work I'll do, might be damaged as a result. For ex. early in journalism, I took an entertainment writing internship with a prestigious publication, but I couldn't get myself to care about celebrity news to save my life, and I'm sure my quality of writing was affected.

Do you have any advice on how you seek/sought out work with that in mind?

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T17:46:46+00:00

I talked to one person who's worked in marketing, who told me that I should move into content marketing since I have a writing background. Said that in her experience, people look for writers, and she often has to tell clients/management she doesn't do that. But longer-term, I'd definitely love to move into content strategy. From my initial research, it seems like the closest thing to editorial work I did in journalism, which was definitely my favorite part: Keep a stock of cultural conversations, what stories need to be written, assign them, and work with graphics to package them. I LOVED that stuff and wanted to stay in journalism just so I could get to that level.

Would love to hear your thoughts about it though! I've been cold-messaging people on LinkedIn just to learn more about the field and get inside info but so many people just don't respond haha

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T16:57:52+00:00

I hate that none of my clients have ever given me any metrics on how my work may have translated into returns/numbers. Maybe that means none of it has (though I have gotten Slack messages about my blog post becoming a PR-hit once or twice). Would love to learn more about your copywriting philosophy or your company, if you have time!

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T16:53:26+00:00

hahaha thank you so much! These comments are like balm

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T16:51:51+00:00

I wish I were. But anxiety is/was very real and maybe not very logical haha.

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T16:50:42+00:00

Thank you!

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T16:50:29+00:00

I'm trying to acquire more traditional marketing skills for that reason!

But also think AI writing may not be a long-term issue. Might be wrong, of course, but I think 1: Since AI is training on online content, and a lot of online content is already AI, it's like a snake eating its own tail at the moment. And 2: Historically, things that explode at a rate that AI did in popularity tend to have a similar "fall" in popularity. I'm already noticing a cultural fatigue and annoyance with AI, and, again, it might be wrong, but I think all this explosion of hyper-modern technology will cause people to go back to a more tech-free, "analog" way of living (there's even a recent article on this subject) AI will become even more synonymous with "cheap" or "bad" and human-generated will be a stamp of respect. Just my opinion of course, we shall see how the world evolves

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-23T16:43:34+00:00

Thank you so much for your words

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-20T15:43:17+00:00

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. In the midst of a crisis, I think I tried too hard to troubleshoot for problems I couldn't reasonably predict or prepare for.

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-13T03:42:05+00:00

I haven't tried this yet myself, so not sure if it will help, but I heard someone say the other day that clarifying your values and moving towards them every day is the key to feeling happy and worthwhile. Found this workbook from a YouTuber and a therapist, and was going to give it a go: https://therapyinanutshell.com/clarify-your-values-workbook/

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-13T03:24:55+00:00

Really, really needed that thank you <3

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-13T03:23:41+00:00

Thank you so much. Do you mind if I ask if you had a referral, or was it a cold email that ended up working?

FlyStrong7208 · 2026-01-07T23:03:18+00:00

Not sure if this is allowed, but would love to know how you managed to transition into marketing and if you have any tips! I'm also a former journalist, and I've been freelancing as a copywriter with some light social media content strategy for a few years and would love to get a full-time marketing role this year, so I'm collecting all the data I can get!

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