The market for senior-level marketing roles is changing fast. In this episode, Rob sits down with executive marketing recruiter Michael King to unpack what it really takes to land a senior marketing role in 2026. They dive into today’s buyer’s market realities, a growing bias prioritizing AI skills over marketing experience, and how founder, board, and investor expectations to do more with less are reshaping marketing leadership roles.

If you’re navigating a senior marketing search (or building your next leadership bench), this episode offers an honest look at what’s changing, what’s not, and how to adapt.