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Startups need dual theories on distribution and product/market fit. One is not enough

Andrew Chen

99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. (I’m Because technology differentiation is no longer a real factor today start ups, it turns out that most products are succeeding or failing due to core product/market fit followed by the distribution strategy.

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3 Ways To Educate the Market That Actually Work

The Product Coalition

Everyone knows educating the market is hard to nearly impossible, but people always bring up examples like Facebook or the iPhone whenever I discuss it in my lectures. So what can and cannot work when you want to educate the market? Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels Educating the market has a bad reputation, and rightfully so.

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Steps and Checklists For Launching a Product: Product Marketing Managers Guide

Userpilot

In this article, we included the best tips and advice for product marketing managers (PMMs) on how to launch a product, along with various tips that can help your process go smoothly. Both Product Marketing and Product Management teams need to work together. Market Research. Advertising. Go-to-market strategy.

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3 Ways To Educate the Market That Actually Work

The Product Coalition

Everyone knows educating the market is hard to nearly impossible, but people always bring up examples like Facebook or the iPhone whenever I discuss it in my lectures. So what can and cannot work when you want to educate the market? Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels Educating the market has a bad reputation.

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Barbie: A timeless icon

Business of Software Conference

While Barbie’s popularity initially stemmed from her fashionable looks and various accessories, the doll’s evolution over the years has been closely tied to advancements in software and digital marketing. Barbie’s success story offers valuable insights into how a classic brand can adapt and thrive in the digital age.

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Getting conversational: HubSpot’s CEO on a new species of disruptor

Intercom, Inc.

Brian says: Intercom’s SVP of Marketing Shane Murphy-Reuter recently caught up with Brian to talk about the importance of conversational relationships and how they can drive exponential business growth. He noticed that pretty much every company was leveraging spray-and-pray tactics of cold calling, mass emailing, and generic advertising.

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How Learning Is Transforming the CX Landscape

Gainsight

The cost of starting a business is lower than ever, products are commoditized, and markets are saturated, which means achieving true differentiation is tough. So, how can you differentiate your company in this environment? With a top-level CX strategy, the entire customer journey becomes distinctly you—distinctly your brand.