Category Archives: Tactical PrdMkgBlackbelt
Is there any wonder that tenacity begins with TEN? If we practice tenacity, we grab with our ten fingers and don’t let go, not until it’s done. This reminds me of Kaizen (改善), Japanese for “improvement”, or “change for the better” … Continue reading
Day of the Droids
What does it mean that on any given day people walk around with an ear pod on and head down, tapping, sliding over small hand held devices? Attention B2B marketers and execs: Resistance is futile! Change is already happening without your … Continue reading
Ancient truth – Storytellers persuade
Humankind has always loved stories and the best leaders know (knew) that fact to be important to get their messages heard. I’ve just read “Why Stories Sell: Transportation Leads to Persuasion” via @SmartSoftMarket – great to understand some of the mystery. … Continue reading
To reach your right brain; work with the left
Product professionals will tell you they like generating “new ideas” – executives will tell you they need products that sell. End goal: think creatively and identify salable, profitable new products or services, right? I’ve come across several articles on innovation, … Continue reading
The adventures of being a lemonader (aka product professional)
I’ve been studying for certification and attending product best practices seminars, meeting other product professionals and comparing notes. Below (in no order) is what I’ve heard regarding creating, rewarding and optimizing a culture of product innovation. These are from us, … Continue reading
(Social Marketing) LISTEN
A company must tie their product and service offerings to the marketplace’s needs to be a success. Simple statement, big results. Push is not a strategy for success. Listening to the market is a success strategy. Use social media platforms … Continue reading
Social Marketing Impacts Product Professionals
Sharing these thoughts after several days conversing with social marketing explorers, all great conversations. This is the coolest use of the internet! This post is short; knee-deep in a certification course. Back to the full posts next week. Explore: How … Continue reading
The Nimble Product Marketing Blackbelt
Sparring is essential to enhance martial arts skills. As soon as possible in a match, the practitioner formulates a game plan towards winning. It is critical to anticipate the actions of the opponent, to size up the adversary. Watching – the … Continue reading
Should Stakeholders be involved in the Strategic Planning Process?
Certainly. It’s like asking if the Dad should be involved in the birthing process. While he’s not actually “involved” – at least at the birthing moment, but he is none-the-less an “interested party” in the outcome of the thing. … Continue reading
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