Business of Software Conference

MAY 18, 2023

I had a conversation with April Dunford recently to discuss her brand new talk for BoS USA 2023 and the question of why positioning fails in sales came up a lot… April’s obviously awesome by the way. She had some super insightful things to share about why positioning fails in sales – and what to do about it.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 15, 2023

The biggest difference between product management and portfolio management is product management focuses specifically on the success of each product whereas portfolio management focuses on the success of the company (the portfolio) in chosen market segments.

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Product Management University

MARCH 30, 2023

The lint roller makers have figured out that they can generate more revenue by marketing the same product to a whole new market segment — pet owners — under a clever new name. For most B2B organizations, vertical marketing yields nothing but upside, especially if your products and services are a commodity or will be soon.

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Product Management University

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Storytelling skills for product management and product marketing are essential because without them, the value context (why the market cares) of what you’re building, marketing and selling is completely masked. Take market requirements for example. Storytelling Example. Related Articles.

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Sachin Rekhi

AUGUST 7, 2019

Positioning, while classically considered part of the marketing world, is absolutely essential for every product manager to understand. Positioning refers to the place that a brand occupies in the minds of customers and its perceived differentiation from its competitors.

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Product Management University

JULY 7, 2020

Is the maturation of B2B product management and marketing keeping up with the demands of the market? Throw in the COVID-19 pandemic and everything has changed for most of our markets (and us)? Throw in the COVID-19 pandemic and everything has changed for most of our markets (and us)? Here’s the thing.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 23, 2024

Product positioning strategies are not only a marketing tactic but a survival strategy. So how do you ensure that your product not only lives but actually thrives? TL;DR Product positioning is about defining your product’s place in the market to attract customers and enhance brand identity.

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Directly from many salespeople (clients) over the past 20 years, here are the most popular responses (in no particular order) to the question, “Why don’t you use the corporate positioning deck? Here’s the problem with most positioning presentations that come from corporate marketing. “ Too much fluff.

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Department of Product

JULY 29, 2022

Product Positioning for Product Managers Why an understanding of how your product is positioned is critical A key responsibility for Product Managers is to define how their products are positioned in the market. This is the result of unique product positioning.

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Product Management University

JANUARY 18, 2019

Powerful product positioning usually boils down to the best story, which is not always the best product. Adhere to these three guidelines and marketing and selling value will be a lot easier. Your products have no relevance until you can tell buyers why they need them — in their language!

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The Playbook : Keep this in mind when creating presentations for marketing and sales events. Sign up for The Art & Science of Positioning Solutions. Product Positioning Tip 5 of 7: Include Emotion. Product Positioning Tip 4 of 7: “Net It Out” Value Themes for Greater Simplicity. Atlanta, November 20th.

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

B2B Product Manager November 2020 Issue. We hope your 2020 is winding down on a positive note, all things considered. As the pandemic economy has forced all of us to completely rethink everything, we also give you a list of things to consider for product management, product marketing and sales in 2021.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re wondering what strategic product management is, you’ve come to the right place! 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!

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Userpilot

JANUARY 16, 2024

From analyzing market trends to churning user needs and technical feasibility into golden product ideas, there are many benefits of ChatGPT for product managers. A potent tool, ChatGPT has proven to be a strategic addition to the product management toolkit, churning out ideas in even the most unlikely scenarios.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 12, 2023

One pillar of product management is the user experience. The way users perceive and interact with a product influences their overall experience. Conclusion: Embrace the Gestalt Advantage UI and UX design holds the potential to differentiate our products in a crowded market.

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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. Want to see how Userpilot can help you find market gaps?

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Product Management University

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Here’s an example of product positioning at its finest. If you’re a car enthusiast, go read the marketing copy for your dream car. The product marketers do a masterful job of getting you to envision exactly how awesome you’d look and feel behind the wheel of that car. Here’s how to change it.

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Product Management University

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

” Good sales positioning and discovery techniques can help you understand true buyer motivations so you don’t end up in the Nobody Zone. This stage is where your company messaging and solution positioning can fully engage buyers or push them away. There’s an old saying: “buyers are liars!”

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In most B2B organizations, it’s more the exception than the rule that customer success managers inherit accounts where they’re in a position to play offense because the customer is thrilled with your products. That’s the beauty of a portfolio management approach that begins in product management.

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Dear Strategy

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On this episode of Dear Strategy, we talk about the difference between a product strategy and a go-to-market plan, and why it’s important to have both of these key planning tools working together in harmony. ” Similarly, a product strategy is NOT a marketing plan. But those actions still need context.

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In addition to functionality, you’re highlighting the fact that all your products reside on a common platform and the associated benefits that come with it. When your differentiating value isn’t abundantly clear, the deal ends up with no decision or worse yet, a loss. Product management has set everyone else up for success.

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Product Management University

DECEMBER 17, 2020

B2B Product Manager December 2020 Issue. We’d welcome the opportunity to be your partner in 2021 to become more customer outcome focused in how you build, market, sell and deploy your solutions. Enjoy the B2B Product Manager December issue. Blog: High-Octane Product Management. In This Issue.

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The Product Guy

AUGUST 13, 2020

Guest Post by: Candice Zhang (Mentee, Session 11, The Product Mentor) [Paired with Mentor, Tauheed Ahmed]. When I first researched about product management, I asked seasoned product managers how they started and they gave me very different kinds of answers. Some of them are good, and some of them are bad.

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Product Innovation Educators

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

How product managers can move their customers to action using the StoryBrand Framework. Today we are talking about how to clearly communicate the value of a product to customers. Specifically, we will learn about a 7-part framework for marketing communications. Summary of some concepts discussed for product managers. [2:51]

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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. Successfully launching a product requires proper planning which usually follows specific steps and checklists. Market Research.

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bpma ProductHub

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

But since this is the BPMA, we’re thinking about the oft-merged roles of Product Manager (PM) and Product Owner (PO). On January 23rd, Pragmatic Marketing hosted a webinar entitled “Six Ways Product Management’s Role Will Change in 2018.” Converts market data into requirements for engineering.

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Userpilot

APRIL 8, 2022

Product market fit, often just called product/market or “P/M” is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts. There is a lot of information out there about why it’s important for having a successful product and grow your business, but finding out how to achieve product-market fit can still feel elusive.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Product pilots vs. minimum viable products (MVP) It’s understandable if you confuse pilots with MVPs , but they’re not the same. The major differentiator is their purpose: A minimum viable product (MVP) is used to test the feasibility and viability of a new product idea.

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The Secret PM Handbook

AUGUST 22, 2016

As a product manager, I’d like to find some tools that help me do my job. I deal with: Customers – finding their problems and listening to their product feedback. Markets – my segments, their problems, and how to reach them with my solution (and if they are big enough for me to make money).

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Actuation Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A strong positioning statement is an important ingredient for success. In this post we share some tips for developing a well thought out positioning statement. What is a Positioning Statement? A well-crafted positioning statement brings together your overall value proposition with your positioning for a product.

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Does it have anything to do with the Minimum Viable Product? Why would you care about MVE as a product manager ? Minimum Viable Experience (MVE) describes how your users must feel when they interact with your product to stay with the company and keep using the product. What is a Minimum Viable Experience (MVE)?

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BrainMates

JULY 23, 2023

Product Management in the Age of Generative AI By MARTIN NORTH It might be a cliché, but the one constant in product management is that nothing is ever constant. If product managers are still required in the future, the teams within which they work and the roles they play will be vastly different.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 29, 2023

Why do product managers need a new feature validation framework? TL;DR Product managers need a new feature validation framework to ensure that they meet user needs or drive organizational goals and avert product failure. Product teams should invest in validation when developing the MVP.

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Mind the Product

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

If you were to ask me whether you, as a product manager , should you always listen to market feedback? Henry Ford is famously quoted as eschewing market feedback by saying that if he’d listened to his customers, they’d have asked for faster horses. My answer would be yes, definitely. Here’s why. Convenience Bias.

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Product Management University

JANUARY 23, 2017

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. B2B Product Marketing Job Description.

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Product Management University

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you and all of your competitors are serving vanilla ice cream to buyers, you’re missing an enormous opportunity to differentiate and improve your win rates. Aspirational selling is a more tantalizing flavor that separates you from the pack and makes your products the clear choice. Here’s the thing. What is Solution Selling?

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 3, 2023

How to Achieve Success in Your Product Strategy In today’s rapidly evolving market, having a clear product vision and a well-defined strategy is essential for the success of any tech product. A compelling product vision is a guiding light, providing direction and purpose to the development process.

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