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Using White Papers to Generate More Quality Leads

Product Management University

To this day, white papers are still largely viewed as more educational than propaganda. For all the white papers produced, many B2B organizations fail to get the maximum marketing value for their efforts. The Playbook: White Papers 101. White Papers as a Hook. Don’t stop there.

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The Biggest Difference Between Product Management and Portfolio Management

Product Management University

Customers may still buy individual modules but your odds of increasing the number of products on the sales contract goes up because each product is positioned relative to the strategic value of the portfolio (which mirrors the customer’s strategic priorities). PPM Explained for B2B WHITE PAPER: Product Portfolio Strategy

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Product Managers – More Strategic as Product CEO or Portfolio Executive?

Product Management University

Like players at each position on any sports team, every product has a role. PPM Explained for B2B WHITE PAPER: Product Portfolio Strategy If your product managers are members of the portfolio executive team, you’re playing a team sport. It’s all about the company winning in its chosen markets year in and year out.

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3 Ways to Leverage Your Strongest Product Management Skills

Productside

Be a Thought Leader Writing thought leadership articles, white papers, blog posts or even books are great ways to deepen your product management skills. I often advise coaching clients who want to change industries or move into a leadership position within their industry to create a thought leadership plan.

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Overcoming Bad Product PR

Product Management University

Overcoming bad product PR comes down to generating enough positive product PR, both internally and externally, to drown out the bad. Once they begin to experience success and you have the positive sound bytes, publish them internally to create positive momentum. Follow these six steps.

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The top marketing statistics for 2018 and why they matter

Intercom, Inc.

76%: Buyers are most willing to exchange their information for white papers (76% were willing), eBooks (63%), webinars (79%), case studies (57%) and third-party/analyst reports (66%). Conversion. 3x: Content marketing generates 3 times as many leads as traditional marketing ( Demandmetric, 2016 ).

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Customer Value, Underperforming Products, Product Demo Objections and More

Product Management University

Plus, tips on using white papers to generate more qualified leads and the difference between voice of the customer and sales feedback. Using White Papers to Generate More Quality Leads. View the May 2017 Issue. In This Issue: Blog: High-Octane Product Management. Top 3 Culprits of Underperforming Products.