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One of these things is not like the other. Learn the differences between core product management roles and key concepts.

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The VP of Marketing vs. the VP of Sales
May 6, 2019
The VP of Marketing vs. the VP of Sales

The VP of marketing and VP of sales both need a clear vision. Find out what these two leaders can accomplish when they are in sync on strategy.

Marketing Strategy vs. Sales Strategy
April 11, 2019
Marketing Strategy vs. Sales Strategy

Marketing strategies define goals and promote brand awareness. Sales strategies focus on converting prospects into customers.

The Marketing Plan vs. The Launch Plan
March 26, 2019
The Marketing Plan vs. The Launch Plan

A marketing plan and launch plan each have a distinct use. Learn how the purpose, initiatives, audience, and timeline compare for both types of plans.

Positioning vs. Messaging
February 21, 2019
Positioning vs. Messaging

How do you tell an original story? There is usually a real-life event behind every fantastical tale. If you work in marketing, you know that for your work to ring true it…

Marketing Strategy vs. Marketing Plan — What Is the Difference?
February 7, 2019
Marketing Strategy vs. Marketing Plan — What Is the Difference?

Do marketing teams need strategy? I recently answered this question with an emphatic Y-E-S. Strategy allows bold marketers to use their creativity to drive the growth of…

Marketing strategy vs. go-to-market strategy
December 17, 2018
Marketing strategy vs. go-to-market strategy

Life is punctuated by special events. For the most part, there are your normal routines of work, family, and hobbies. Then something big happens, like the purchase of a…

The VP of Product vs. the VP of Marketing
November 27, 2018
The VP of Product vs. the VP of Marketing

Powerful people do not work well together. At least, that is what one study suggests. Researchers concluded that when working in a group, powerful people underperform and…

The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager
August 27, 2018
The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager

“If we add this feature, we can close the biggest deal of the quarter,” says the sales manager. “But that feature is not important to the majority of our customers. And…

The Chief Product Officer vs. the Chief Technology Officer
May 14, 2018
The Chief Product Officer vs. the Chief Technology Officer

Products matter. And that is why more and more companies are adding executives who are specifically focused on those products and the technology needed to ensure customer…

You vs. Your Company
March 1, 2018
You vs. Your Company

What motivates you at work? We all have ambitions regardless of our role — individual contributors, managers, and executives. Ambition is good and it should be…

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