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Where Do PMs Gather Their Product Ideas?

ProductPlan

Don’t forget to mine government documents and reports for potential market sizing. For example, the FCC manages maps showing parts of the United States without broadband service. Competitor actions should never dictate your strategy, but you need a solid handle on your competitors’ products, markets, and messaging.

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11 Types of Product Managers for SaaS Companies

Userpilot

The product launch manager collaborates with the marketing team to develop launch plans and oversees their implementation. Product marketing managers develop product positioning , messaging , and differentiation strategies. Hardware product managers are responsible for building and launching physical products.