SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 1
Download to read offline
what
keeps
them up
at night?
See the complete 2014 Product Management
and Marketing Survey here:
pragmaticmarketing.com/survey
This year’s Pragmatic
Marketing survey
explored what types of
problems product teams
were facing around the
globe.
Percentages are
respondents who stated
that they experienced
these problems “always”
or “frequently.”
Have requests from salespeople
to customize sales tools on an
account-by-account basis
47%
Salespeople consciously
avoid selling certain
products in the portfolio
24%
Have product
launches that do not meet
the expectations
of management
24%
Must commit to adding
features to a product in
order to close a deal
27%
Marketing team does not
deliver an adequate supply
of qualified leads
31%
Delivered
features aren’t
being used by
customers
28%
Miss launch dates
35%
Drop important features
from each new release
29%
39%
Have difficulty adding
innovative features because
customers demand support
of old features
Sales pipeline is
below forecast
24%
Share >

More Related Content

More from Pragmatic Marketing

Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013
Pragmatic Marketing
 
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4
Pragmatic Marketing
 
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3
Pragmatic Marketing
 
There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...
There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...
There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...
Pragmatic Marketing
 
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2
Pragmatic Marketing
 
The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1
The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1
The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1
Pragmatic Marketing
 

More from Pragmatic Marketing (20)

Anatomy of Successful Kickstarter Campaigns
Anatomy of Successful Kickstarter CampaignsAnatomy of Successful Kickstarter Campaigns
Anatomy of Successful Kickstarter Campaigns
 
Office Place
Office PlaceOffice Place
Office Place
 
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2015
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2015Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2015
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2015
 
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2015
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2015Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2015
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2015
 
Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2014Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2014
 
Pragmatic Marketer Summmer 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Summmer 2014Pragmatic Marketer Summmer 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Summmer 2014
 
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2014Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2014
 
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2014Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2014
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2014
 
Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2013Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Fall 2013
 
Pragmatic Marketer Summer 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Summer 2013Pragmatic Marketer Summer 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Summer 2013
 
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2013Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Spring 2013
 
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013
Pragmatic Marketer Winter 2013
 
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 9 Issue 1
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 9 Issue 1The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 9 Issue 1
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 9 Issue 1
 
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4
The Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 4
 
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 3
 
There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...
There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...
There’s No Such Thing as a Social Product Only Social Product Marketers and M...
 
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2
Pragmatic Marketer Volume 8 Issue 2
 
Organizing Product Management
Organizing Product ManagementOrganizing Product Management
Organizing Product Management
 
Manage Your Job Hunt
Manage Your Job HuntManage Your Job Hunt
Manage Your Job Hunt
 
The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1
The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1
The Pragmatic Marketer: Volume 8, Issue 1
 

Recently uploaded

Recently uploaded (20)

Welcome to DataMetricks Consulting (1).pptx
Welcome to DataMetricks Consulting (1).pptxWelcome to DataMetricks Consulting (1).pptx
Welcome to DataMetricks Consulting (1).pptx
 
Elevating Your Digital Presence by Evitha.pdf
Elevating Your Digital Presence by Evitha.pdfElevating Your Digital Presence by Evitha.pdf
Elevating Your Digital Presence by Evitha.pdf
 
Elevate Your Advertising Game: Introducing Billion Broadcaster Lift Advertising
Elevate Your Advertising Game: Introducing Billion Broadcaster Lift AdvertisingElevate Your Advertising Game: Introducing Billion Broadcaster Lift Advertising
Elevate Your Advertising Game: Introducing Billion Broadcaster Lift Advertising
 
Analysis of Sineing Website and how to fix
Analysis of Sineing Website and how to fixAnalysis of Sineing Website and how to fix
Analysis of Sineing Website and how to fix
 
[Expert Panel] New Google Shopping Ads Strategies Uncovered
[Expert Panel] New Google Shopping Ads Strategies Uncovered[Expert Panel] New Google Shopping Ads Strategies Uncovered
[Expert Panel] New Google Shopping Ads Strategies Uncovered
 
The+State+of+Careers+In+Retention+Marketing-2.pdf
The+State+of+Careers+In+Retention+Marketing-2.pdfThe+State+of+Careers+In+Retention+Marketing-2.pdf
The+State+of+Careers+In+Retention+Marketing-2.pdf
 
Best 5 Graphics Designing Course In Chandigarh
Best 5 Graphics Designing Course In ChandigarhBest 5 Graphics Designing Course In Chandigarh
Best 5 Graphics Designing Course In Chandigarh
 
Unraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptx
Unraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptxUnraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptx
Unraveling the Mystery of The Circleville Letters.pptx
 
How consumers use technology and the impacts on their lives
How consumers use technology and the impacts on their livesHow consumers use technology and the impacts on their lives
How consumers use technology and the impacts on their lives
 
TAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdf
TAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdfTAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdf
TAM_AdEx-Cross_Media_Report-Banking_Finance_Investment_(BFSI)_2023.pdf
 
Rise and fall of Kulula.com, an airline won consumers by different marketing ...
Rise and fall of Kulula.com, an airline won consumers by different marketing ...Rise and fall of Kulula.com, an airline won consumers by different marketing ...
Rise and fall of Kulula.com, an airline won consumers by different marketing ...
 
What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?
What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?
What is Google Search Console and What is it provide?
 
Major SEO Trends in 2024 - Banyanbrain Digital
Major SEO Trends in 2024 - Banyanbrain DigitalMajor SEO Trends in 2024 - Banyanbrain Digital
Major SEO Trends in 2024 - Banyanbrain Digital
 
Martal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding Overview
Martal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding OverviewMartal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding Overview
Martal Group - B2B Lead Gen Agency - Onboarding Overview
 
Alpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptx
Alpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptxAlpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptx
Alpha Media March 2024 Buyers Guide.pptx
 
Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15
Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15
Five Essential Tools for International SEO - Natalia Witczyk - SearchNorwich 15
 
Enhancing Business Visibility PR Firms in San Francisco
Enhancing Business Visibility PR Firms in San FranciscoEnhancing Business Visibility PR Firms in San Francisco
Enhancing Business Visibility PR Firms in San Francisco
 
Press Release Distribution Evolving with Digital Trends.pdf
Press Release Distribution Evolving with Digital Trends.pdfPress Release Distribution Evolving with Digital Trends.pdf
Press Release Distribution Evolving with Digital Trends.pdf
 
VIP Call Girls Dongri WhatsApp +91-9833363713, Full Night Service
VIP Call Girls Dongri WhatsApp +91-9833363713, Full Night ServiceVIP Call Girls Dongri WhatsApp +91-9833363713, Full Night Service
VIP Call Girls Dongri WhatsApp +91-9833363713, Full Night Service
 
personal branding kit for music business
personal branding kit for music businesspersonal branding kit for music business
personal branding kit for music business
 

What Keeps Them Up At Night?

  • 1. what keeps them up at night? See the complete 2014 Product Management and Marketing Survey here: pragmaticmarketing.com/survey This year’s Pragmatic Marketing survey explored what types of problems product teams were facing around the globe. Percentages are respondents who stated that they experienced these problems “always” or “frequently.” Have requests from salespeople to customize sales tools on an account-by-account basis 47% Salespeople consciously avoid selling certain products in the portfolio 24% Have product launches that do not meet the expectations of management 24% Must commit to adding features to a product in order to close a deal 27% Marketing team does not deliver an adequate supply of qualified leads 31% Delivered features aren’t being used by customers 28% Miss launch dates 35% Drop important features from each new release 29% 39% Have difficulty adding innovative features because customers demand support of old features Sales pipeline is below forecast 24% Share >