# Product Launch

> When the user wants to plan a product launch, execute launch channels, or create a launch checklist. Also use when the user mentions "product launch," "launch strategy," "product announcement," "launch channels," or "market launch." For GTM strategy framework (modes, 90-day, ICP, new market, repositioning), use gtm-strategy.

- Skill: `ulpi-io/product-launch` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ulpi-io/product-launch`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ulpi-io/product-launch/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: ulpi-io (https://skillmd.com/u/ulpi-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ulpi-io/product-launch

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# Strategies: Product Launch

Guides product launch execution—channels, timeline, checklist, and cross-functional coordination. Use this skill when planning the launch of a new product or major feature. For GTM strategy (PLG/SLG/MLG, 90-day framework, ICP, new market entry, repositioning), see **gtm-strategy**. For cold start (first users, no product yet), see **cold-start-strategy**.

**When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

## Initial Assessment

**Check for product marketing context first:** If `.claude/product-marketing-context.md` or `.cursor/product-marketing-context.md` exists, read full file.

Identify:
1. **Launch type**: New product, major feature, market expansion
2. **GTM mode**: Sales-led, product-led, marketing-led, hybrid (from **gtm-strategy**)
3. **Channels**: PR, paid, organic, email, events

## Launch Checklist

- [ ] GTM strategy defined (see **gtm-strategy**)
- [ ] PMF validated (see **pmf-strategy**)
- [ ] Target market and ICP clear
- [ ] Messaging consistent across teams
- [ ] Channel mix chosen (PR, paid, organic, email)
- [ ] Timeline and milestones set
- [ ] Cross-functional owners assigned (RACI)

## Channel Mix

| Channel | Use | Skills |
|---------|-----|--------|
| **PR** | Press release, media relations | pr-marketing |
| **Paid ads** | Scale acquisition post-PMF | paid-ads-strategy |
| **Organic** | SEO, content, community | seo-strategy, content-marketing |
| **Email** | Announcement to existing users | email-marketing |
| **Product Hunt / Directories** | Launch-day buzz; early adopters | cold-start-strategy, directory-submission |

## Critical Success Factors

| Factor | Guideline |
|--------|-----------|
| **PMF first** | Validate product-market fit before scaling; see **pmf-strategy** |
| **GTM alignment** | One clear story; all teams use same messaging; see **gtm-strategy** |
| **Avoid rush** | Most failures = scale before PMF |

## Output Format

- **Launch plan** (timeline, channels, owners)
- **Channel** actions (PR, paid, organic, email)
- **Checklist** (pre-launch, launch, post-launch)
- **Cross-ref** to gtm-strategy for framework

## Related Skills

- **gtm-strategy**: GTM framework; modes, 90-day, ICP, new market, repositioning; product launch implements GTM for new product
- **pmf-strategy**: Validate PMF before scaling
- **cold-start-strategy**: First users; Product Hunt; differs from full GTM launch
- **indie-hacker-strategy**: Indie hacker launch; Build in Public; first 100 users
- **pr-marketing**: Press release; media relations for launch
- **paid-ads-strategy**: Paid channel for launch
- **website-structure**: Pages needed for launch