$npx -y skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill gtm-strategyCreate a go-to-market strategy covering marketing channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch timeline. Use when planning a product launch, creating a GTM plan from scratch, or defining a launch strategy for a new market.
| 1 | # GTM Strategy |
| 2 | |
| 3 | ## Overview |
| 4 | Create a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for a product launch. This skill covers marketing channels, messaging development, success metrics definition, and launch planning. |
| 5 | |
| 6 | ## When to Use |
| 7 | - Planning a product launch |
| 8 | - Creating a GTM plan from scratch |
| 9 | - Defining a launch strategy for a new market |
| 10 | - Developing product-to-market fit strategy |
| 11 | - Preparing a product go-live roadmap |
| 12 | |
| 13 | ## How It Works |
| 14 | |
| 15 | ### Step 1: Gather Research Data |
| 16 | The system will help you load and analyze early research about your product and target market. Provide: |
| 17 | - Product description and key features |
| 18 | - Target market segment details |
| 19 | - Market research or validation data |
| 20 | - Competitive landscape information |
| 21 | - Any available customer interviews or survey data |
| 22 | |
| 23 | ### Step 2: Define Marketing Channels |
| 24 | Evaluate which channels best reach your target audience: |
| 25 | - Digital marketing channels (paid search, social media, display) |
| 26 | - Content and inbound channels (blog, SEO, thought leadership) |
| 27 | - Sales and outbound channels (direct outreach, partnerships) |
| 28 | - Community and grassroots channels |
| 29 | - Product-led and viral channels |
| 30 | |
| 31 | ### Step 3: Develop Messaging |
| 32 | Create audience-specific messaging that resonates: |
| 33 | - Core value proposition for target segment |
| 34 | - Key differentiators and competitive advantages |
| 35 | - Pain point validation and solution mapping |
| 36 | - Proof points and social proof strategies |
| 37 | - Channel-specific messaging variations |
| 38 | |
| 39 | ### Step 4: Define Success Metrics |
| 40 | Establish measurable KPIs to track launch success: |
| 41 | - Awareness metrics (impressions, reach, brand recall) |
| 42 | - Engagement metrics (CTR, cost per engagement, time on site) |
| 43 | - Conversion metrics (signups, demos requested, trials started) |
| 44 | - Revenue metrics (MRR, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value) |
| 45 | - Market metrics (market share, segment penetration) |
| 46 | |
| 47 | ### Step 5: Create Launch Plan |
| 48 | Build a phased launch timeline: |
| 49 | - Pre-launch preparation (messaging, channels, timeline) |
| 50 | - Launch day activities and announcements |
| 51 | - Post-launch momentum (content, partnerships, communities) |
| 52 | - Measurement and optimization cadence |
| 53 | - Success criteria and go/no-go decision points |
| 54 | |
| 55 | ## Input Format |
| 56 | Use $ARGUMENTS to pass: |
| 57 | - Product name and description |
| 58 | - Target market segment |
| 59 | - Research data or file path |
| 60 | - Launch timeline and constraints |
| 61 | - Budget or resource limitations |
| 62 | |
| 63 | ## Output |
| 64 | A structured GTM strategy document including: |
| 65 | - Recommended marketing channels with justification |
| 66 | - Channel-specific messaging and positioning |
| 67 | - Launch timeline with key milestones |
| 68 | - KPI targets and measurement framework |
| 69 | - Risk mitigation strategies |
| 70 | - 90-day execution roadmap |
| 71 | |
| 72 | ## Framework |
| 73 | This skill applies Product Compass GTM strategy methodology, focusing on market selection, channel fit, and message-market fit for sustainable product growth. |
| 74 | |
| 75 | ## Tips |
| 76 | - Start with your most confident customer segment |
| 77 | - Validate assumptions through customer interviews before full launch |
| 78 | - Focus on a few channels excellently rather than many channels poorly |
| 79 | - Establish baseline metrics before launch to measure impact |
| 80 | - Plan for feedback loops and optimization |
| 81 | |
| 82 | --- |
| 83 | |
| 84 | ### Further Reading |
| 85 | |
| 86 | - [5 GTM Principles You Should Know as a PM](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/5-gtm-principles-with-frameworks-templates) |
| 87 | - [OpenAI’s Product Leader Shares 3-Layer Distribution Framework To Win Mind & Market Share in the AI World](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/distribution-framework-ai-products) |
| 88 | - [Product-Led Growth 101, Part 1/2](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/product-led-growth-101-12) |
| 89 | - [How to Design a Value Proposition Customers Can't Resist?](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/how-to-design-value-proposition-template) |
| 90 | - [How to Achieve Product-Market Fit? Part I: Market and Value Proposition](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/how-to-achieve-the-product-market) |