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- WHAT HAS TO BE DONE IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A NEW PRODUCT TO THE MARKET
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- A. Objectives
- A.1. Establish and define a plan to introduce a new product
- A.2. Communicate new product information to all other involved organizations
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- B. Product Summary
- B.1. Features
- B.2. Benefits
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- C. Product Positioning
- C.1. Central theme
- C.2. Position with existing products
- C.3. Position with competitors
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- D. Announcement Schedule
- D.1. Date
- D.2. Date
- D.3. Date
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- E. Product Promotion Requirements
- E.1. Magazines
- E.2. Direct mail
- E.3. Audio/visual materials
- E.4. Trade shows
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- F. Public Relations Requirements
- F.1. National and International
- F.2. Publications
- F.3. Messages
- F.4. Demo products, hand-out materials, slide shows
- F.5. Market researchers
- F.6. Industry spokespersons
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- G. Collateral Requirements
- G.1. Data sheets
- G.2. Sales shows
- G.3. Sales guides
- G.4. Sales training materials
- G.5. Price lists
- G.6. Technical sheets
- G.7. Overview materials
- G.8. Tutorial materials
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- H. Sales Support/Sales Training
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- I. Early Customers/Vendors
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- J. Introduction Budget
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- K. Press Release
- K.1. Content
- K.1.1. Main Idea (1 line)
- K.1.2. Key Points (3 lines)
- K.1.3. Minor Points (3 lines)
- K.1.4. Product Positioning Statement (1 line)
- K.1.5. Product Details (1 paragraph)
- K.1.6. Quotes (1-3 sources, 1 paragraph per)
- K.1.7. Pricing Details (1 paragraph)
- K.1.8. Date Available (1 line)
- K.1.9. Upgrades (1 paragraph)
- K.2. Press Release Implementation.
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