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Why Product Management Is Not The Same As Oprah’s Favorite Things

The Product Guy

For example, in 2005 the audience received items such as a Burberry coat, an iPod, and a Blackberry phone, but in 2006 each audience member received a $1,000 gift card and a camcorder and were told to record themselves using the money to do a good deed for someone else.

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The Matcha Mystery: Why Your “Japanese” Matcha Might Be Made in China

freshtrax

But here’s what really makes this a business story worth following: the Chinese company behind the Marukyu Koyamaen imitations claims they began operations in 2006 with the goal of “reviving Chinese traditions of powdered tea.” Thinking of entering the Japanese market?

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Overcoming Cognitive Biases That Reduce Feature Adoption

Mind the Product

When it launched in 2006, it was met with immediate uproar, with thousands of Facebook users calling for a removal of the feature, prompting CEO Mark Zuckerberg to respond, “Calm down. But also consider the qualitative aspect, framing copy and messaging, combined with social proof, to demonstrate how inaction would lead to a loss.

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Saying Goodbye

The Product Bistro

It is long, so get a fresh cuppa… Without further ado, here is the message I sent: Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:05 AM. this time in conjunction with the 2006 Strategic Thinking exercise. If your going away message fires off an email storm, you will be cursed. To: Geoffrey Anderson. That was a fun week.

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Alchemer Acquires Apptentive, Market-Leading Mobile Feedback Platform

Alchemer Mobile

Founded in 2006, Alchemer helps businesses collect, analyze, and leverage customer and employee feedback to proactively drive better engagement, retention, and user experience.

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7 Product Analytics Mistakes You’re Making (+Solutions)

Userpilot

In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby made the infamous statement: Data is the new oil. After adjusting the tooltip placement and messaging, we saw a 15% increase in feature adoption within two weeks. This wasnt just a catchy phrase; it was a powerful metaphor. This kind of iterative process ensures data drives tangible results.

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5 Costly Branding Mistakes

UX Planet

Different people have contrasting interpretations of the visual and messaging guidelines. Consistency usually goes beyond visuals; it extends to every aspect, from messaging to customer interactions. To avoid the mess, you need to spend time and create a message you want to deliver to your audience.