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Dan
Brooks
Director of Product Marketing
Dow Jones
Benjamin McOwen is Director of Product Marketing at Dow Jones, where he brings deep expertise in FinTech and Artificial Intelligence to develop and execute strategic go-to-market frameworks for innovative products. An experienced product marketer, global people manager, and MBA graduate, Benjamin has crafted and launched successful GTM strategies and launch plans for payments, lending, eCommerce, and conversational AI solutions. With a proven track record managing products and teams serving SMBs, enterprises, and consumers, he champions the voice of the merchant and customer at every stage—shaping messaging, positioning, and market fit. Benjamin’s specialties include GTM strategy, pricing and packaging, voice of customer research, and the creation of compelling marketing and sales collateral that drives impact and thought leadership. Passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering results across inbound and outbound initiatives, Benjamin thrives on turning complex market opportunities into clear, actionable strategies that accelerate growth and strengthen customer trust.
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29 October 2025 15:30 - 16:00
Panel - When to kill a launch: Hard calls and high stakes product marketing
Not every launch deserves to see the light of day. Sometimes the messaging never lands. Sometimes the product is not ready. Sometimes the market just does not care. And while launching is often seen as the finish line, knowing when to not launch—or when to pull the plug—is one of the hardest, most strategic decisions a product marketer can make. In this candid panel, PMM leaders share war stories and frameworks for making the call. You will hear about launches they paused, pivoted, or killed altogether, and what those moments taught them about influence, cross-functional alignment, and protecting the brand. Key takeaways: - How to spot red flags that signal a launch should be paused or scrapped - What to say (and how to say it) when advocating for a no-go - Why protecting long-term credibility sometimes means walking away