Userpilot

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How do you develop a robust UX strategy? We also look at: What a UX design strategy is Why it’s important Its core principles and elements A practical example of a company with well-established UX strategies Let’s dive right in! The strategy should also have information about the UX team, processes, and guidelines.

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How do product managers identify market gaps? TL;DR Market gaps are the disparities between what customers need and want , and what the market can deliver. A market gap can be caused by missing functionality or poor user experience. A market gap can be caused by missing functionality or poor user experience.

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Roman Pichler

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Why a Product Strategy Process Matters. An effective product strategy process should ensure that a valid product strategy and an actionable product roadmap are always available—that a shared and valid approach to achieving product success is available at anytime, as the picture below illustrates. Timeboxed Strategizing.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 23, 2024

Product positioning strategies are not only a marketing tactic but a survival strategy. In this article, we’ll go over product positioning definitions and their types, then go over our process for creating a product positioning strategy that gets positive user feedback. What is product positioning?

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Andrew Chen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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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The Product Coalition

JUNE 9, 2023

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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Userpilot

APRIL 17, 2024

Google Trends helps businesses differentiate products in crowded markets by identifying evolving consumer interests and regional search behaviors. Google Analytics 4 offers advanced tools for understanding cross-platform customer behavior, aiding product differentiation and tailored offerings in a competitive market.

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Roman Pichler

JANUARY 31, 2023

Differentiated : The aspects of your product that make it stand out , set it apart from alternative offerings are stated. Business Goals Outcome-based : The desired business benefits, the company’s reason for investing in the product, are clearly described, for example, revenue, brand equity, cost savings.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, despite a strong, socially motivated purpose, TOMS struggled due to a lack of focus on business value and product differentiation. Economic Sustainability: While noble in intention, the business model faced challenges in sustaining profitability and growth, compounded by market challenges. You need both.

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Roman Pichler

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Hold Regular Product Strategy Reviews. A product strategy , like any other plan, is subject to change. How changeable your strategy is, depends on your product’s life cycle stage. As long as your product hasn’t reached product-market fit, the strategy is usually volatile. Look at Four Key Factors.

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Sachin Rekhi

APRIL 12, 2020

In Silicon Valley, we've become well-versed in the importance of finding product/market fit as the most important early pursuit for any new product or startup. While this obsession with product/market fit is warranted since it remains so elusive, it is necessary but ultimately not sufficient for building a significant and enduring business.

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Roman Pichler

AUGUST 11, 2020

This article assumes that you are familiar with the product vision board or the key elements of a product strategy : market, value proposition, standout features, and business goals. Causes : A lack of understanding of users and their needs, lack of empowerment of the person in charge of the product, inappropriate growth strategy.

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The Product Coalition

JANUARY 4, 2021

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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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. Go-to-market strategy. Advertising.

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Roman Pichler

JANUARY 12, 2017

The Strategy Canvas. The Strategy Canvas was developed by Kim and Mauborgne, the authors of Blue Ocean Theory. It was originally intended as a business strategy tool to discover new markets. The Strategy Canvas above ranks the first iPhone against its rivals, including the Nokia N95 and the BlackBerry Curve.

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Roman Pichler

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Which market and market segment should the product address? For example, generate revenue or meet a profit margin, reduce cost, or develop the brand? You might want to allocate, say, two months for the first initiative, but only two weeks for the latter, assuming that you already serve the new target market.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Product Marketing vs Growth Marketing discussion isn't just about specific tasks and to-do lists, but about how they cultivate product growth to achieve business objectives. Growth marketers are more oriented to leverage tools and marketing channels to drive growth by both acquiring and retaining customers at all costs.

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Userpilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Analyzing user behavior can help you understand how users perceive your product and brand. Predictive analytics are driving business decisions such as product and marketing strategy. Companies are going beyond product marketing and investing in content marketing to deliver value to users.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 29, 2021

Just ask any content marketer – they would rather have the resources and the time to focus on both, because to build a strong marketing brand, you need an approach that covers both the awareness and the acquisition. That’s why, if you want to build a brand that stands out from the crowd, you need to be open to experimentation.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We talk about product parity or brand parity when a brand’s product offers exactly the same functionality as competing products. Product parity should be avoided because such products are unlikely to disrupt the market and never command premium pricing. Product parity also limits your marketing and branding strategies.

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People-First Product Leadership

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome back to creating your strategy stack. In Part 2, we dive into establishing your organization's strategy and goals. If you missed Part 1, we covered the “why” behind creating a strategy stack, with a focus on the Mission, North Star, and Vision. Subscribe now What’s in a Strategy?

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

How to Find Product-Market Fit “Main reason why most of the products fail is due to lack of product-market fit.” ~Dan Dan Olsen Product-Market Fit is inarguably one of the main factors deciding on product success or failure. But what product-market fit is, exactly? The market can consist of two crucial components?—?target

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 23, 2023

To grow our customer base and market share? By providing a more ethical alternative in the smartphone market, Fairphone embodies a strong purpose: to drive change in the industry and show that a more sustainable, fair approach is possible and viable. 74% of consumers expect brands to take a stand on important issues.

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Pragmatic Marketing

MAY 23, 2017

Put another way: Your personal brand is more important than ever. And if you are the product, why not manage your personal brand like a product? The key is to create long-term extensibility for your brand. What you need is a product strategy. Continuously Market. How do you differentiate yourself?

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Business of Software Conference

JULY 19, 2023

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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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 28, 2022

Third, the lines between sales, marketing, product, and support are blurring. When a prospect is intrigued by your outbound marketing and reaches out to your support team to ask a question, is that a marketing, sales, or support issue? As a result, digital technologies are being seen as the critical differentiators they are.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In the article, we’re looking at the responsibilities of strategic product managers and how they can use data effectively to shape product strategy and deliver delightful experiences to users! Product strategy defines who we are building for, what to build, and how to build it. Goals are important aspects of the product strategy.

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Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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. Brian says: “My ‘aha’ was that it was impossible to market to a modern human, they were getting good at blocking it out.”.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Customer journey optimization refers to the strategic process of analyzing and enhancing a customer's entire experience with a brand. The goal is to meet and exceed customer expectations at every stage, from initial brand awareness to advocacy and loyalty.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 22, 2021

It’s critical for sales organizations to leverage their customer experience during the sales process as a key brand differentiator ”. It’s critical for sales organizations to leverage their customer experience during the sales process as a key brand differentiator. billion by 2022.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

APRIL 25, 2022

Have you recently been invited to a product marketing manager interview? One of the best and first things you should do is review the most common product marketing interview questions and answers. Product marketing managers play a critical role in bringing new products to market. If so, fantastic!

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 8, 2023

Starting your own business has never been an easy task, and the current market conditions make it even more difficult. There are certain things to consider before you start your own business, including your business model, marketing plan, budget, and many other things. Therefore, every step matters.

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UX Studio

APRIL 25, 2019

Still, how users react to your brand strategy lies relatively out of your hands. Words, logos, brand colours just trigger things – their power resides in associations. Previous experience with a specific brand deeply influences the way people perceive it. Let’s jump into branding research!

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The Product Guy

MARCH 16, 2018

Product management requires product strategy. These are all key questions addressed as part of product strategy. To my surprise, the key need across my multiple products was to identify and drive the product strategy. Guest Post by: Marissa Fong (Mentee, Session 5, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Bill Gourlay].

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Usersnap

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Competitive analysis of current market offerings absolutely helps your SaaS company. In 2022, the competitive strategy is not as much about analyzing the market opportunities but focusing on the satisfaction of customers. ⤵️ What are the levers of SaaS Growth Strategies? What are the levers of SaaS Growth Strategies?

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Gainsight

JANUARY 18, 2024

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.

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Dear Strategy

MAY 26, 2020

On this episode of Dear Strategy, we answer the following question…. Dear Strategy: “What are the key elements to have in a successful strategy for a non-core product? An example of this might be a company that decides to get into a brand-new product category that is completely different from the main products that it sells.

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