Product Management University

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

B2B Product Manager November 2020 Issue. 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. Enjoy the B2B Product Manager November issue. View Previous Issues of The B2B Product Manager.

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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. Shorter sales cycles and competitive differentiation. View the magazine.

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Product Management University

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Product Marketing may be one of the most misunderstood and undervalued functions as evidenced by the fact that so many B2B organizations still don’t have it. If clearer differentiation and greater sales success are on your A-list, dispel these three product marketing myths and you’ll be on your way.

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Product Management University

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

On the surface, solving market problems versus addressing the needs of a market might sound like semantics. But the implementation of each practice in B2B organizations reveals a huge contrast between the two with a ripple effect that may be just as significant. Common Practice: Solving Market Problems.

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Product Management University

APRIL 8, 2024

There are a million and one things that go into creating a market leading company. But products are the nucleus, and that means market leadership starts with product management. I want to focus on the responsibilities of B2B product management that don’t get much airtime. For some, a market means a user or buyer persona.

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Product Management University

JANUARY 23, 2017

This sample product marketing job description just might ruffle a few feathers. Second, there may be people in product marketing roles that don’t meet the requirements. B2B Product Marketing Job Description. Add these criteria to your next product marketing job posting and see what happens. Don’t sweat it.

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Product Management University

JANUARY 3, 2023

A good sales demo creates that critical moment of differentiation that makes your product the obvious choice in a sea of competitors. What is a B2B Sales Demo Script? Your B2B sales demo is the verbal value story you’ll tell when giving sales demos to prospective clients and current customers. Be personable and friendly.

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Product Management University

MARCH 11, 2017

Differentiation and innovation are your two best options! Differentiation. Differentiation boils down to unique positioning in your sales and marketing efforts with your products and company reputation serving up the proof points. Use that theme as the umbrella message in all of your marketing and sales communications.

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Product Innovation Educators

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Why market research is product managers’ secret ingredient for successful products Watch on YouTube TLDR Market research is a key part of product development and management. In this episode, Chip Chonym explains why market research matters throughout the innovation process, discussing both qualitative and quantitative methods.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Doug Kessler is the co-founder and creative director at Velocity Partners , a B2B Marketing Agency with a laser-sharp focus on content strategy, and the writer of articles such as The Search for Meaning in B2B , Crap , and Insane Honesty. Stakeholders aren’t always on board with marketers’ ideas of what good content looks like.

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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. Traditional Product Management Here’s the other problem.

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Userpilot

JUNE 18, 2024

This guide will introduce you to the best resources available for product marketing managers, providing you with a curated selection of valuable materials to enhance your skills and knowledge. TL;DR A product marketing manager is a professional responsible for promoting and selling their company’s products. Let’s get started!

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Product Management University

MAY 24, 2021

In B2B though, the value chain goes well beyond the user. This is where B2B and B2C product management completely diverge. In B2B, the user and the buyer are rarely the same. At the top of your game, you’re delivering solutions with industry-specific functionality that make customers more competitive in their markets.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 1, 2019

But as they pick up steam, offering more products to multiple target markets, it’s easy for the message to get a little fuzzy. When Shane Murphy-Reuter joined us here at Intercom as SVP of Marketing earlier this year, he had to manage four different teams on two continents working on multiple products. What do you want to be known for?

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your product go-to-market strategy is the final ingredient for any successful product launch. It is a small but prominent element that drives every other component of your marketing strategy. This article covers all you need to know to create a solid GTM strategy for your SaaS startup or B2B business model.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2018

No matter how good your product is, if you can’t tell a cohesive, compelling story about it, you’re going to have a very hard time getting people’s attention when you actually do take it to market. For decades software was sold using feature-based marketing: start with what the company wants to sell, and then tell people why they need it.

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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. Common B2B Feedback Traps. My answer would be yes, definitely. Here’s why.

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Product Innovation Educators

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Today we are talking about how to price B2B SaaS products, learning from pricing examples. Joining us is Marcos Rivera, the author of the new book Street Pricing: A Pricing Playlist for Hip Leaders in B2B SaaS. They said they needed to grow market share and gain clients but at the same time lift the amount of dollars per client.

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Userpilot

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the salary landscape for product marketing managers is crucial whether you’re entering the field or looking to advance your career. TL;DR A product marketing manager is a professional responsible for promoting and selling their company’s products. There is an abundance of tools for product marketing managers.

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Userpilot

JUNE 28, 2024

Embarking on a career as a product marketing manager involves a combination of education, skills development, and practical experience. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the path to becoming a successful product marketing manager. Product marketing manager. Lead product marketing manager.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 21, 2023

The product CEO analogy for product managers has been around forever, but when you think about it, does it really make sense for B2B software? Let’s say your target customers are investing strategically in their technical support area as a way to differentiate in an otherwise commodity market. Let’s have a look see!

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Interested in product marketing manager roles? In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of product marketing manager roles through detailed job descriptions and handy templates. TL;DR A product marketing manager is a professional responsible for promoting and selling their company’s products. Let’s dive in!

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ProductPlan

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s why I never rely on market research. These are typically very different people with very different problems and motivations in B2B environments. Marketing executives at professional sports organizations. ’ People don’t know what they want until you show it to them. Where will you find them?

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Product Management University

AUGUST 13, 2019

A strategic product marketing function can be created with one simple move that pays three big dividends to the organization. Many product marketing professionals in B2B have long felt like the sales tools on-demand department and rightfully so. It’s one of the least effective ways to do product marketing in B2B.

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Gainsight

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The business-to-business (B2B) industry has recently undergone a massive evolution. In the past, a small number of behemoths dominated the market, but today, innovative brands of all sizes are competing in this large and dynamic marketplace. Differentiate your business with CX. Website optimization. What is this company selling?

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Userpilot

JUNE 26, 2024

Starting a career as a product marketing manager requires understanding the key steps, skills, and experiences needed for success. In this article, we will outline the typical journey for a product marketing manager, covering educational requirements, entry-level positions, potential advancements, and long-term opportunities.

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Product Management University

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

But especially in the B2B/B2B2C space, we often forget about other important parts of the equation. This helps you see the market through the eyes of your target customers. Viewing the market through the lens of your products can actually distort your understanding of the real needs. How Does The Solutions Value Chain Work?

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Product Management University

MAY 11, 2018

The lint roller manufacturers have figured out that they can generate more revenue by marketing the same product to a whole new segment — pet owners — under a clever new name. Take that same concept into the B2B world and you have vertical market messaging for products and services that have value across many industries.

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Marketing Differentiation B2B Healthcare 100

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. Solution selling is a basic sales methodology that has long been the norm in enterprise B2B. What is Solution Selling? I understand how you’ll measure success. Here’s the drill.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 12, 2024

TL;DR Anthony Pierri is the co-founder of FletchPMM, a product marketing consultancy that specializes in improving B2B startup homepages. – Differentiate your product from the competition. Craft a strong marketing positioning statement. Better product differentiation. – Enhance value perception.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Interested in marketing analyst roles? In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of marketing analyst roles through detailed job descriptions and handy templates. TL;DR A marketing analyst is a professional who carries out market research for a product, tracks trends , and identifies growth opportunities for the company.

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Product Management University

AUGUST 9, 2017

If you’re in a product management, product marketing or sales enablement role, consider replacing the phrase market problems with customer goals. It will open your eyes to a whole new narrative, and it will help you deliver, market and sell solutions with more strategic customer value. The post Market Problems — Blinders.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The story you tell to the market, the competitive moats you build, the pricing models fueling your growth – everything that got you to where you are needs to be reimagined for your new buyer. Analysts estimate that by 2022, global corporate eLearning will grow to be a $30 billion market. Yvonne swiftly flipped this story on its head.

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Messages that Matter

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In the early days of B2B software, it was common for companies to have functionality no one else had in their market. Differentiation was relatively easy. However, in today’s Software as a Service (Saas) world, differentiation […].

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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. Blog articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos have been the bread and butter for content marketers for a long time now.

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Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

. “We believe that our ability to deliver in-context conversations sets us apart, as well as our ability to define and deliver on our vision” Intercom received a differentiated rating – the highest score possible – in two criteria: conversation delivery and roadmap. Evaluation criteria. Download the Forrester Report here.

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Product Management University

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This guide to portfolio product management and marketing answers the following seven questions. How Does Portfolio Product Management Impact Product Marketing? Structure product management/marketing so that their market knowledge is stronger than all other disciplines combined. Vertical Market Segmentation.

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