Posts Tagged ‘marketing strategy’

What is the role of the launch boss in the new product introduction (NPI) process?

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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This is a good question.  One that can lead to confusion and consternation if the role isn’t clearly defined at the outset.  I had the opportunity to attend a conference hosted by the Product Realization Group last week.  Often, but not always, this role falls on the shoulders of someone in product management or product marketing.Rob Bisaillon, director of new product introduction at Verigy Memory and Application Specific Test Systems Division, offered a few success factors regarding the NPI process, and insights into the most effective product launch bosses.

Rob’s list of Key Success Factors included:
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A practical table of contents for a streamlined go-to-market plan

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
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Lately, I’ve been asked for recommendations for a streamlined go-to-market plan template.  This is a great request because I continue to see a lot of marketing teams get wrapped around the axle of a “10-step marketing plan” or some other beastly exercise.  Now, please don’t mis-understand me: marketing planning is a serious, critical, and worthwhile exercise.  Comprehensive planning exercises can be of great value.  Yet, sometimes, a short-cut is needed.

Here’s the punch line:

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