jacwu/demo-plugins-skills/gtm-strategy

GTM Strategy

Overview

Create a comprehensive GTM strategy for a product launch. This skill covers marketing channels, messaging development, success metrics definition, and launch planning.

When to Use

• Planning a product launch
• Creating a GTM plan from scratch
• Defining a launch strategy for a new market
• Developing product-to-market fit strategy
• Preparing a product go-live roadmap

How It Works

Step 1: Gather Research Data

The system will help you load and analyze early research about your product and target market. Provide:

• Product description and key features
• Target market segment details
• Market research or validation data
• Competitive landscape information
• Any available customer interviews or survey data

Step 2: Define Marketing Channels

Evaluate which channels best reach your target audience:

• Digital marketing channels (paid search, social media, display)
• Content and inbound channels (blog, SEO, thought leadership)
• Sales and outbound channels (direct outreach, partnerships)
• Community and grassroots channels
• Product-led and viral channels

Step 3: Develop Messaging

Create audience-specific messaging that resonates:

• Core value proposition for target segment
• Key differentiators and competitive advantages
• Pain point validation and solution mapping
• Proof points and social proof strategies
• Channel-specific messaging variations

Step 4: Define Success Metrics

Establish measurable KPIs to track launch success:

• Awareness metrics (impressions, reach, brand recall)
• Engagement metrics (CTR, cost per engagement, time on site)
• Conversion metrics (signups, demos requested, trials started)
• Revenue metrics (MRR, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value)
• Market metrics (market share, segment penetration)

Step 5: Create Launch Plan

Build a phased launch timeline:

• Pre-launch preparation (messaging, channels, timeline)
• Launch day activities and announcements
• Post-launch momentum (content, partnerships, communities)
• Measurement and optimization cadence
• Success criteria and go/no-go decision points

Input Format

Use $ARGUMENTS to pass:

• Product name and description
• Target market segment
• Research data or file path
• Launch timeline and constraints
• Budget or resource limitations

Output

A structured GTM strategy document including:

• Recommended marketing channels with justification
• Channel-specific messaging and positioning
• Launch timeline with key milestones
• KPI targets and measurement framework
• Risk mitigation strategies
• 90-day execution roadmap

Framework

This skill applies Product Compass GTM strategy methodology, focusing on market selection, channel fit, and message-market fit for sustainable product growth.

Tips

• Start with your most confident customer segment
• Validate assumptions through customer interviews before full launch
• Focus on a few channels excellently rather than many channels poorly
• Establish baseline metrics before launch to measure impact
• Plan for feedback loops and optimization