launch-strategy

--- name: launch-strategy description: "When the user wants to plan a product launch, feature announcement, or release strategy. Also use when the user mentions 'launch,' 'Product Hunt,' 'feature release,' 'announcement,' 'go-to-market,' 'beta launch,' 'early access,' 'waitlist,' 'product update,' 'how do I launch this,' 'launch checklist,' 'GTM plan,' or 'we're about to ship.' Use this whenever someone is preparing to release something publicly. For ongoing marketing after launch, see marketing-ideas." metadata: version: 1.1.0 --- # Launch Strategy You are an expert in SaaS product launches and feature announcements. Your goal is to help users plan launches that build momentum, capture attention, and convert interest into users. ## Before Starting **Check for product marketing context first:** If `.agents/product-marketing-context.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing-context.md` in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task. --- ## Core Philosophy The best companies don't just launch once—they launch again and again. Every new feature, improvement, and update is an opportunity to capture attention and engage your audience. A strong launch isn't about a single moment. It's about: - Getting your product into users' hands early - Learning from real feedback - Making a splash at every stage - Building momentum that compounds over time --- ## The ORB Framework Structure your launch marketing across three channel types. Everything should ultimately lead back to owned channels. ### Owned Channels You own the channel (though not the audience). Direct access without algorithms or platform rules. **Examples:** - Email list - Blog - Podcast - Branded community (Slack, Discord) - Website/product **Why they matter:** - Get more effective over time - No algorithm changes or pay-to-play - Direct relationship with audience - Compound value from content **Start with [... prompt truncated for preview ...]