How you position your product can help you connect with the people who most need it, unlocking rapid growth for your company. But first, you need a solid foundation. Today, Christian and Meghan discuss what product leaders get right vs. wrong when positioning their products. Led by Meghan’s insights in product marketing, we’ll also walk through a process any team can use to find a position that will give you a cutting edge while letting you stay true to who you are.
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Takeaways:
- To create a positioning strategy, you need:
- A foundational statement that is the truth of your product Benefit pillars that focus on your differentiators A description of your product features as proof
Things To Listen For:
[1:30] Friday recordings, turning 40, and why smart people have worse memories
[2:30] Icebreaker: if you could debate anyone, real or not, who would it be?
[3:00] Meghan’s hot take: “90% of cars are so much uglier than they have to be”
[4:00] Christian’s defense of minivan designs and the 2014 Toyota Sienna
[9:30] Today’s topic: how we shape perceptions of our product with positioning
[10:00] Positioning says who you are and why you matter
[11:00] “Positioning at its core is your north star; it should set the course”
[12:00] How appreciation for positioning in product has evolved over time
[12:30] Increasingly, product marketers and product designers are working together to bring positioning to life (see our episode on Pinterest)
[13:30] Can you tell if a product is positioned well from an outside perspective?
[14:30] Your positioning works if it’s simple, meaningful, repeatable, and relevant
[15:00] Positioning statements must be factual and true to who you are
[16:30] Positioning explains why your designers are designing, and for whom
[18:00] How to start applying your positioning to a product roadmap
[20:00] What to do about positioning when you’re an in-house product marketer
[24:00] Why to revisit positioning as your company grows and hires new leaders
[25:30] Consider changing your positioning when something foundational shifts
[28:00] Previewing our upcoming series, Unlock Product Marketing