r/marketing for B2B sellers
1,979,173 members · rules and posts checked 18 October 2026
r/marketing is a marketing and advertising community with 1,979,173 members. Sellers should not take part to promote products or services here. The rules ban advertising, self-promotion, spam, and product shilling outright.
Buyer-type requests tend to be professional marketing questions and vendor discovery discussions. Examples include finding go-to-market agencies with success-based pricing, reputable publishers, specialist consultants, distribution services, or marketing frameworks, and asking whether a marketing offer is legitimate.
Self-promotion: not allowed
The rules explicitly ban advertising, self-promotion, spam, and product shilling with a zero-tolerance policy. Sellers should not promote their company, services, products, websites, or offers in posts or comments; discussion and professional advice are fine, but promotion is not.
1Advertising, Self-Promotion, & Spam (Permanent Ban)
Do not advertise, self-promote, spam, or sell your products or services.
2AI Generated Content (Permanent Ban)
Do not post AI-generated content.
3App Ideas & Feedback (Permanent Ban)
Do not post app ideas or ask if people would pay for a product, feature, or service.
4Research Surveys & Homework Help (Post Removal)
Do not post research surveys or homework requests.
5New To Marketing (Post Removal)
Beginner marketing questions are not allowed here.
6Job Hunting, Interview & Resume Feedback (Post Removal)
Do not ask for help finding a job or getting resume/interview feedback.
7Low Quality (Post Removal & Possible Ban)
Low-quality posts, including shilling products or services, will be removed.
8Non-Specific Resource Request (Post Removal)
Do not make vague resource requests; ask specific questions.
9Website/Product Reviews (Post Removal & Possible Ban)
Do not ask for reviews or feedback on your website or product.
10URL Shorteners (Post Removal & Possible Ban)
Do not use URL shorteners.
11Abuse/Rudeness (Post Removal & Possible Ban)
Be respectful and do not be abusive or rude.
12Posts Must Use A Descriptive Title (Post Removal)
Use a clear, descriptive title.
13Posting And Commenting Is Restricted To Accounts Over 30 Days Old With 300+ Combined Karma Points
Accounts must be over 30 days old and have 300+ combined karma to post or comment.
14No Politics (Post Removal & Possible Ban)
Do not post political content.
Summarised from the community's posted rules on 18 October 2026. Moderators change rules; read the current rules before you post.
What buyers ask for here
Sample requests from public posts, paraphrased and anonymised, found 18 October 2026.
- “Looking for go-to-market agencies that charge based on closed deals and align payment with customer success.”
- “Looking for reputable publishers that can help an agency build authority and industry visibility.”
- “Seeking someone with government media or advertising proposal experience to consult a few hours per month if a bid is won.”
- “Looking for a service or person who can distribute a small batch of flyers in non-local areas.”
- “Looking for marketing SOPs, frameworks, or strategy resources to train an AI agent.”
- “Asking whether an offer for a free editorial feature tied to supplier advertising is legitimate or a scam.”
Of 300 recent posts we checked, 3% read as someone looking to buy or hire. How we collect this
Who it suits
Good for
- Marketing software and martech vendors
- B2B agencies serving marketers
- Analytics and attribution tools
- Marketing training and professional education
Less useful for
- Direct-response self-promoters
- Consumer products
- Cold outreach or lead-generation pitches
How to take part without getting removed
- Do not advertise, self-promote, spam, or sell products or services in posts or comments.
- Do not post AI-generated content.
- Focus on professional discussion and advice rather than promoting a company, website, or offer.
- Keep contributions specific and high quality. Avoid vague resource requests and low-quality comments.
- Be respectful and avoid rude or abusive behavior.
- Only participate if the account is over 30 days old and has 300+ combined karma points.
What a good reply looks like here
Good replies here should be neutral, practical, and focused on helping the person make a decision. Don't mention your company, product, service, or any commercial offer.
Sample reply: If you are evaluating go-to-market agencies that charge based on closed deals, ask for a clear definition of what counts as a closed deal, how attribution is handled, what reporting you will receive, and whether there are minimum fees or contract commitments. It can also help to speak with current or former clients to understand how incentives worked in practice and whether the agency's process aligned with long-term customer success.
When to skip r/marketing
This community is not worth your time if your goal is lead generation, direct promotion, pitching services, or driving prospects toward your product. It suits discussion and advice better than seller participation, and the rules enforce a zero-tolerance approach to self-promotion.
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