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The Founder’s Paradox: How to Get People to Tell You What They Really Think When They Are Afraid To
February 5, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Get People to Tell You What They Really Think When They Are Afraid To

“What do you think?” This can be one of the hardest questions to answer. Especially in an all-company meeting, when the person asking is the founder or CEO. Silence is…

New Marketing Managers — Do These 8 Things in the First 30 Days
January 28, 2019
New Marketing Managers — Do These 8 Things in the First 30 Days

Are you a new marketing manager? Check out these suggestions from eight marketing experts on how to show your true value in your first 30 days.

Marketing Teams Need Strategy Too
January 24, 2019
Marketing Teams Need Strategy Too

Marketers have heard it all. User-generated content is king. Chatbots are the future. Influencer marketing delivers the most ROI. And what about micro-moments? This…

Aha! Launches Visual Marketing Planning Software
January 22, 2019
Aha! Launches Visual Marketing Planning Software

It takes courage to attempt what has not been done before. In 2013, we set out to fundamentally change how companies innovate and build products. We wanted to help teams…

5 Types of Marketers Your Company Needs
January 17, 2019
5 Types of Marketers Your Company Needs

Have you ever prepared a meal with a group of people? Each person tends to gravitate towards what they do best. Some folks have impressive knife skills and some love to…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Prioritize What Others Need When Everyone Is Focused on You
January 14, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Prioritize What Others Need When Everyone Is Focused on You

Gravity is what holds our world together. It is the force that draws objects together — literally bringing us down to Earth. But the word gravity can also be used to…

The Product Manager’s Launch Checklist
January 10, 2019
The Product Manager’s Launch Checklist

A successful product launch depends on cross-functional teamwork. Follow these guidelines for creating a product launch checklist that involves each group.

2019 Is the Year to Go Boldly
January 8, 2019
2019 Is the Year to Go Boldly

What does it mean if someone calls you bold? It could be that your actions seem courageous. Or that you take risks and have a certain fearlessness to your character. But…

The Hidden Challenges of Agile Marketing (and 7 Solutions)
January 3, 2019
The Hidden Challenges of Agile Marketing (and 7 Solutions)

How many times have you felt the pressure to go faster at work? If you work in marketing, it might feel like this happens all the time. You are continually pushed to make…

13 Product and Marketing Experts Reveal Their Secrets to a Winning Launch Plan
December 18, 2018
13 Product and Marketing Experts Reveal Their Secrets to a Winning Launch Plan

It was your last great product launch. Maybe you would even call it “brilliant.” I can bet I know why it went so well — all the pieces came together seamlessly. And so…

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