Leading B2B SaaS companies are changing how products are made, how companies are built & how their customers are treated by welcoming product feedback in the right way. MORE
The B2B Product Manager Magazine March 2017 is now available. The post Obsessing Over Customer Success, Demo Techniques and Web Lead Generation: The B2B Product Manager Magazine, March 2017 appeared first on Proficientz - Product Management Training for B2B. In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion. MORE
Perspectives Agile B2B PM Role2004 feels like a century ago. Think about it. We didn’t have Airbnb and Uber. It would be three more years before the first iPhone would make its appearance, two years before the launch of AWS, and almost a full decade before the emergence of Slack. MORE
If you work in a B2B company and would like to improve the quality of your sales and marketing data, you might want to consider how a few companies are using data to disrupt markets. In the process, you may be able to use these examples to help executive leadership in your company commit the necessary resources to lasting improvements in B2B data quality. B2B data MORE
Your B2B data should be an asset on your balance sheet, not a liability. B2B dataMaking your data invaluable to your organization requires the right approach. To start with, improving the quality of your data is not a one-time event. MORE
In Econsultancy’s 2018 B2B Digital Trends report, companies had stated that the most exciting opportunity for the year is customer experience. And guess what? This was ahead of content marketing and mobile marketing too, two of the focus trends from the past few years. Technographics MORE
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The March 2017 Issue of The B2B Product Manager Magazine is now available. The post Obsessing Over Customer Success, Demo Techniques and Web Lead Generation: The B2B Product Manager Magazine, March 2017 appeared first on Proficientz - Product Management Training for B2B. In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion. MORE
And as I started to read up on sitcom writing I realized there’s a lot that B2B product managers could learn from them. Similarly, when it comes to B2B products it’s important to identify the right metrics to measure. Similarly, building B2C products, unlike building B2B products which you could probably imagine yourself also using, is a process of meticulous user research and understanding market dynamics. MORE
Your B2B data should be an asset on your balance sheet, not a liability. B2B dataMaking your data invaluable to your organization requires the right approach. To start with, improving the quality of your data is not a one-time event. MORE
The post Should There Be Fewer Releases in B2B SaaS Products? Sprint mentality has made us all release-focused. Whether it’s in engineering or marketing, organizational calibration around shipping new things can cause a sense that more is necessarily better, even though we know that there are instances in which that’s not the case. But novelty is not just an obsession behind the scenes. As consumers, we also. appeared first on ProductCraft by Pendo MORE
In B2B, Sales is your #1 customer. If you’re in a B2B market the chances are that you won’t be successful unless your Sales Team is successful. Bill is recognized as an authority in Product Management, in B2B marketing at all levels, and in strategy. MORE
If you work in a B2B company and would like to improve the quality of your sales and marketing data, you might want to consider how a few companies are using data to disrupt markets. In the process, you may be able to use these examples to help executive leadership in your company commit the necessary resources to lasting improvements in B2B data quality. B2B data MORE
Within B2B, there are nearly always multiple buyer personas to be considered?—?decision-maker, In most cases, B2B products need to be designed from the ground up to support end-user and buyer needs. In B2B, you operate on a dramatically different order of magnitude of customer numbers. MORE
Decoding and understanding customer behavior has always been a priority for both B2B and B2C marketers. There have always been different data types to influence a B2B marketer’s future marketing strategies. If you’re a data-loving B2B marketer, you’ll adore Technographics. MORE
The next big leap for the B2B product management profession will be a complete shift away from “market problems” to a focus on “customer goals.” This will be the turning point that finally takes B2B product management to the level of influence and leadership it has always aspired to in the organization. Here are the three biggest reasons. 1. Customer Value is All But Guaranteed. MORE
Choosing whether or not to gate your content has become a big topic of discussion among marketing professionals. MORE
Thanks to Jay Reed, Flickr We were recently lucky enough to spend some time with a talented team building a new B2B SaaS product within a global organization. Putting out poor quality work can affect customer perception of your product and your brand as well, especially in a B2B settings. MORE
In B2B Marketing, it is common to run targeted campaigns. This is why concepts like account-based marketing have gained popularity. MORE
Dreamforce, the world’s favorite (and largest) technology conference hosted by Salesforce (the world’s number 1 CRM provider) is just round the corner. It’s the biggest meet up for technology leaders. Technographics account-based marketing MORE
Podcast: B2B Product Management with The Everyday Innovator. We covered questions like “How do B2B sales models impact product management?” ” and “How can product managers avoid the ‘one-off’ practice that some B2B organizations find themselves in – customizing a product for each customer?” SiriusDecisions SiriusView: Product Planning, Prioritization and Roadmapping 2017. MORE
This can be a powerful tool in B2B, but to earn your coverage you’ve got to create something worth publishing. In a B2B space, Public Relations is better thought of as “Audience Relations” because you are usually not interested in reaching the general public. MORE
A product portfolio management discipline in B2B is more about your portfolio’s alignment to customer goals than it is to your own revenue and profitability goals. To create a product portfolio management discipline that’s B2B specific, there are three critical dimensions. The post 3 Dimensions of a B2B Product Portfolio Management Discipline appeared first on Proficientz. Wealth made simple: news and articles from IRC Wealth. MORE
This approach is pretty common in B2B companies: in a world of high-touch sales cycles and complex products, getting hands-on with support requests and product problems used to be an important part of the product manager’s job description. Give Your Product a Voice. MORE
Of course, there is more than one way to approach this, but here I’ll describe an approach that I’ve found particularly effective with B2B companies: The Steps. Bill is recognized as an authority in Product Management, in B2B marketing at all levels, and in strategy. MORE
Spectacular & Dangerous Road on Earth- Tianmen Mountain Road, Zhangjiajie, China ( [link] ) When we talk about product management in tech, usually we don’t explicitly distinguish between B2C and B2B. For type of product, B2C and B2B is just the first layer. MORE
The February Issue of The B2B Product Manager is now available. The post Requirements, Roadmaps & Rollouts: The B2B Product Manager Magazine, February 2017 appeared first on Proficientz. In this issue we cover everything from requirements to roadmaps to rollouts. We also throw in a few tips for hiring the best Agile Product Owners, and a universal product management framework that’s been sitting right under our nose. MORE
The next big leap for the B2B product management profession will be a complete shift away from “market problems” to a focus on “customer goals.” This will be the turning point that finally takes B2B product management to the level of influence and leadership it has always aspired to in the organization. Here are the three biggest reasons. 1. Customer Value is All But Guaranteed. MORE
Podcast: B2B Product Management with The Everyday Innovator. We covered questions like “How do B2B sales models impact product management?” ” and “How can product managers avoid the ‘one-off’ practice that some B2B organizations find themselves in – customizing a product for each customer?” SiriusDecisions SiriusView: Product Planning, Prioritization and Roadmapping 2017. MORE
See which customer companies need which features If you’re a b2b product manager, chances are you’ll sometimes hear that a certain feature is critical for a customer company but won’t know who exactly at the company provided that input. Indicate which *company* provided a piece of feedback In productboard, you can now attribute feedback directly to a company, even if you don’t know who. Source. Product MORE
This year, Business of Software Conference USA is in Boston,… Product Marketing Community Product Management Resources Feedback research Usability Design Communication Innovation Product Strategy B2B B2C SoftwareSeth Godin on Making Software Seth Godin spoke at Business of Software Conference USA last year to share some of the many lessons that he has learned in his 33 years in the software industry. You can watch the talk or read a transcript here. MORE
Decoding and understanding customer behavior has always been a priority for both B2B and B2C marketers. There have always been different data types to influence a B2B marketer’s future marketing strategies. If you’re a data-loving B2B marketer, you’ll adore Technographics. MORE
In Econsultancy’s 2018 B2B Digital Trends report, companies had stated that the most exciting opportunity for the year is customer experience. And guess what? This was ahead of content marketing and mobile marketing too, two of the focus trends from the past few years. Technographics MORE
As CEO of Entrepid Partners and First Round's Sales Expert in Residence, Gaffney works directly with founders and early sales teams to establish go-to-market strategies and growth plans. Here he shares his pricing principles and experiments so early-stage teams can generate foundational revenue. MORE
The path of B2B buyers traverses multiple channels and stages: from the prospect’s first recognition of a need through their adoption and reordering (or referral) of your product. You’ve created a B2B Customer Journey Map! MORE
B2B Product Marketing Job Description. The post The Ideal Product Marketing Candidate for B2B appeared first on Proficientz. Wealth made simple: news and articles from IRC Wealth. This sample product marketing job description just might ruffle a few feathers. First, it’s not your typical “get the product off the shelf” job description. Second, there may be people in product marketing roles that don’t meet the requirements. Don’t sweat it. MORE
The post The Solutions Maturity Scale for B2B appeared first on Proficientz. Wealth made simple: news and articles from IRC Wealth. Your product management maturity is gauged by the manner in which your organization approaches the planning, development, marketing and sales of its products and services as business solutions. It’s defined by the extent to which your offerings mirror the business of your target customers. The stronger the alignment, the higher your score. MORE
See which customer companies need which features If you’re a b2b product manager, chances are you’ll sometimes hear that a certain feature is critical for a customer company but won’t know who exactly at the company provided that input. MORE
In B2B Marketing, it is common to run targeted campaigns. This is why concepts like account-based marketing have gained popularity. MORE
David Strom and Paul Gillin co-host a weekly podcast called For Immediate Release: B2B , with a focus on B2B marketers. They generously invited me to join in for this 20-minute episode. MORE
Choosing whether or not to gate your content has become a big topic of discussion among marketing professionals. MORE
Within B2B, there are nearly always multiple buyer personas to be considered – decision-maker, influencer, champion, etc. In most cases, B2B products need to be designed from the ground up to support end-user and buyer needs. This doesn’t mean they don’t care about usability, but I think that given the option, buyers of B2B software are willing to pay to solve a problem or an issue first and worry if it looks pretty later. MORE
The Cloud has Fundamentally Changed B2B Selling. B2B Metrics now are More Like B2C Metrics. Business Strategy Product Management Skills Product Strategy Video B2B products customer behaviour customer interactions Decision Making product management ProductTank London MORE
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This can be a powerful tool in B2B, but to earn your coverage you’ve got to create something worth publishing. In a B2B space, Public Relations is better thought of as “Audience Relations” because you are usually not interested in reaching the general public.
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The path of B2B buyers traverses multiple channels and stages: from the prospect’s first recognition of a need through their adoption and reordering (or referral) of your product. You’ve created a B2B Customer Journey Map!
280 Group
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
In B2B, Sales is your #1 customer. If you’re in a B2B market the chances are that you won’t be successful unless your Sales Team is successful. Bill is recognized as an authority in Product Management, in B2B marketing at all levels, and in strategy.
Mind the Product
DECEMBER 14, 2017
And as I started to read up on sitcom writing I realized there’s a lot that B2B product managers could learn from them. Similarly, when it comes to B2B products it’s important to identify the right metrics to measure. Similarly, building B2C products, unlike building B2B products which you could probably imagine yourself also using, is a process of meticulous user research and understanding market dynamics.
Mind the Product
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Within B2B, there are nearly always multiple buyer personas to be considered – decision-maker, influencer, champion, etc. In most cases, B2B products need to be designed from the ground up to support end-user and buyer needs. This doesn’t mean they don’t care about usability, but I think that given the option, buyers of B2B software are willing to pay to solve a problem or an issue first and worry if it looks pretty later.
The Product Coalition
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Within B2B, there are nearly always multiple buyer personas to be considered?—?decision-maker, In most cases, B2B products need to be designed from the ground up to support end-user and buyer needs. In B2B, you operate on a dramatically different order of magnitude of customer numbers.
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B2B Product Marketing Job Description. The post The Ideal Product Marketing Candidate for B2B appeared first on Proficientz. Wealth made simple: news and articles from IRC Wealth. This sample product marketing job description just might ruffle a few feathers. First, it’s not your typical “get the product off the shelf” job description. Second, there may be people in product marketing roles that don’t meet the requirements. Don’t sweat it.
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DemandMatrix
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Your B2B data should be an asset on your balance sheet, not a liability. B2B dataMaking your data invaluable to your organization requires the right approach. To start with, improving the quality of your data is not a one-time event.
The Product Coalition
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Leading B2B SaaS companies are changing how products are made, how companies are built & how their customers are treated by welcoming product feedback in the right way.
Proficientz – Product Management University
JANUARY 2, 2017
The post The Solutions Maturity Scale for B2B appeared first on Proficientz. Wealth made simple: news and articles from IRC Wealth. Your product management maturity is gauged by the manner in which your organization approaches the planning, development, marketing and sales of its products and services as business solutions. It’s defined by the extent to which your offerings mirror the business of your target customers. The stronger the alignment, the higher your score.
bpma ProductHub
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This year, Business of Software Conference USA is in Boston,… Product Marketing Community Product Management Resources Feedback research Usability Design Communication Innovation Product Strategy B2B B2C SoftwareSeth Godin on Making Software Seth Godin spoke at Business of Software Conference USA last year to share some of the many lessons that he has learned in his 33 years in the software industry. You can watch the talk or read a transcript here.
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Dreamforce, the world’s favorite (and largest) technology conference hosted by Salesforce (the world’s number 1 CRM provider) is just round the corner. It’s the biggest meet up for technology leaders. Technographics account-based marketing
280 Group
JULY 16, 2018
Of course, there is more than one way to approach this, but here I’ll describe an approach that I’ve found particularly effective with B2B companies: The Steps. Bill is recognized as an authority in Product Management, in B2B marketing at all levels, and in strategy.
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DemandMatrix
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The February Issue of The B2B Product Manager is now available. The post Requirements, Roadmaps & Rollouts: The B2B Product Manager Magazine, February 2017 appeared first on Proficientz. In this issue we cover everything from requirements to roadmaps to rollouts. We also throw in a few tips for hiring the best Agile Product Owners, and a universal product management framework that’s been sitting right under our nose.
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A product portfolio management discipline in B2B is more about your portfolio’s alignment to customer goals than it is to your own revenue and profitability goals. To create a product portfolio management discipline that’s B2B specific, there are three critical dimensions. The post 3 Dimensions of a B2B Product Portfolio Management Discipline appeared first on Proficientz. Wealth made simple: news and articles from IRC Wealth.
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DemandMatrix
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Choosing whether or not to gate your content has become a big topic of discussion among marketing professionals.
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The next big leap for the B2B product management profession will be a complete shift away from “market problems” to a focus on “customer goals.” This will be the turning point that finally takes B2B product management to the level of influence and leadership it has always aspired to in the organization. Here are the three biggest reasons. 1. Customer Value is All But Guaranteed.
DemandMatrix
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Choosing whether or not to gate your content has become a big topic of discussion among marketing professionals.
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See which customer companies need which features If you’re a b2b product manager, chances are you’ll sometimes hear that a certain feature is critical for a customer company but won’t know who exactly at the company provided that input.
DemandMatrix
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In Econsultancy’s 2018 B2B Digital Trends report, companies had stated that the most exciting opportunity for the year is customer experience. And guess what? This was ahead of content marketing and mobile marketing too, two of the focus trends from the past few years. Technographics
DemandMatrix
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In Econsultancy’s 2018 B2B Digital Trends report, companies had stated that the most exciting opportunity for the year is customer experience. And guess what? This was ahead of content marketing and mobile marketing too, two of the focus trends from the past few years. Technographics
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The next big leap for the B2B product management profession will be a complete shift away from “market problems” to a focus on “customer goals.” This will be the turning point that finally takes B2B product management to the level of influence and leadership it has always aspired to in the organization. Here are the three biggest reasons. 1. Customer Value is All But Guaranteed.
DemandMatrix
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In B2B Marketing, it is common to run targeted campaigns. This is why concepts like account-based marketing have gained popularity.
DemandMatrix
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In B2B Marketing, it is common to run targeted campaigns. This is why concepts like account-based marketing have gained popularity.
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A new book by O’Reilly Press discusses product management for B2B software applications. Much has been written about product management and the development of software products, but little that specifically addresses the characteristics of the B2B environment.
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See which customer companies need which features If you’re a b2b product manager, chances are you’ll sometimes hear that a certain feature is critical for a customer company but won’t know who exactly at the company provided that input. Indicate which *company* provided a piece of feedback In productboard, you can now attribute feedback directly to a company, even if you don’t know who. Source. Product
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The B2B Product Manager Magazine March 2017 is now available. The post Obsessing Over Customer Success, Demo Techniques and Web Lead Generation: The B2B Product Manager Magazine, March 2017 appeared first on Proficientz - Product Management Training for B2B. In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion.
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MARCH 9, 2017
The March 2017 Issue of The B2B Product Manager Magazine is now available. The post Obsessing Over Customer Success, Demo Techniques and Web Lead Generation: The B2B Product Manager Magazine, March 2017 appeared first on Proficientz - Product Management Training for B2B. In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion.
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Thanks to Jay Reed, Flickr We were recently lucky enough to spend some time with a talented team building a new B2B SaaS product within a global organization. Putting out poor quality work can affect customer perception of your product and your brand as well, especially in a B2B settings.
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Podcast: B2B Product Management with The Everyday Innovator. We covered questions like “How do B2B sales models impact product management?” ” and “How can product managers avoid the ‘one-off’ practice that some B2B organizations find themselves in – customizing a product for each customer?” SiriusDecisions SiriusView: Product Planning, Prioritization and Roadmapping 2017.
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Podcast: B2B Product Management with The Everyday Innovator. We covered questions like “How do B2B sales models impact product management?” ” and “How can product managers avoid the ‘one-off’ practice that some B2B organizations find themselves in – customizing a product for each customer?” SiriusDecisions SiriusView: Product Planning, Prioritization and Roadmapping 2017.
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Spectacular & Dangerous Road on Earth- Tianmen Mountain Road, Zhangjiajie, China ( [link] ) When we talk about product management in tech, usually we don’t explicitly distinguish between B2C and B2B. For type of product, B2C and B2B is just the first layer.
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Perspectives Agile B2B PM Role2004 feels like a century ago. Think about it. We didn’t have Airbnb and Uber. It would be three more years before the first iPhone would make its appearance, two years before the launch of AWS, and almost a full decade before the emergence of Slack.
DemandMatrix
JUNE 21, 2018
Decoding and understanding customer behavior has always been a priority for both B2B and B2C marketers. There have always been different data types to influence a B2B marketer’s future marketing strategies. If you’re a data-loving B2B marketer, you’ll adore Technographics.
DemandMatrix
JUNE 21, 2018
Decoding and understanding customer behavior has always been a priority for both B2B and B2C marketers. There have always been different data types to influence a B2B marketer’s future marketing strategies. If you’re a data-loving B2B marketer, you’ll adore Technographics.
Mind the Product
MARCH 7, 2018
This approach is pretty common in B2B companies: in a world of high-touch sales cycles and complex products, getting hands-on with support requests and product problems used to be an important part of the product manager’s job description. Give Your Product a Voice.
DemandMatrix
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If you work in a B2B company and would like to improve the quality of your sales and marketing data, you might want to consider how a few companies are using data to disrupt markets. In the process, you may be able to use these examples to help executive leadership in your company commit the necessary resources to lasting improvements in B2B data quality. B2B data
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If you work in a B2B company and would like to improve the quality of your sales and marketing data, you might want to consider how a few companies are using data to disrupt markets. In the process, you may be able to use these examples to help executive leadership in your company commit the necessary resources to lasting improvements in B2B data quality. B2B data
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