Product Launch

A Product Launch is a coordinated release process that introduces product offerings to target markets.

• Context:
  • It can typically execute Go-to-Market Strategy through launch activities.
  • It can typically coordinate Cross-functional Teams for synchronized delivery.
  • It can typically implement Launch Communication Plans across channels.
  • It can typically manage Risk Mitigation through contingency planning.
  • It can typically orchestrate Technical Deployment with business readiness.
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  • It can often include Beta Testing Phases for early validation.
  • It can often employ Phased Rollouts for risk reduction.
  • It can often generate Launch Metrics for success measurement.
  • It can often create Market Momentum through coordinated messaging.
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  • It can range from being a Soft Product Launch to being a Hard Product Launch, depending on its market exposure.
  • It can range from being a Feature Product Launch to being a Major Product Launch, depending on its launch scope.
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  • It can realize Product Strategy through market introduction.
  • It can culminate Product Roadmap planning via delivery execution.
  • It can validate Product Development Team effort through market reception.
  • It can initiate Product Metrics collection for performance tracking.
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• Example(s):
  • Product Launch Types, such as:
    • Alpha Product Launch for internal testing.
    • Beta Product Launch for limited user groups.
    • General Availability Product Launch for full market release.
  • Product Launch Strategies, such as:
    • Big Bang Product Launch with simultaneous global release.
    • Rolling Product Launch using geographic progression.
    • Stealth Product Launch employing quiet market entry.
  • Product Launch Components, such as:
    • Launch Messaging defining value communication.
    • Launch Training preparing support teams.
    • Launch Monitoring tracking real-time performance.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Product Update, which enhances existing products rather than introducing new offerings.
  • Feature Release, which adds incremental capabilities rather than launching complete products.
  • Marketing Campaign, which promotes existing products rather than coordinating product introduction.
• See: Product Management, Go-to-Market Strategy, Release Management, Product Marketing.

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