Product Management playbook/Module 8 · Launch

Day 72 / 100 · Launch · Launch tiers

Not every launch needs a parade.

Sort launches by impact, then match the effort. Big news gets a big launch; small improvements get a quiet, useful note.

Tier 1

Major

New product, new plan, big shift.

Effort: campaign, sales training, exec voice

Lead time: weeks

Tier 2

Notable

A meaningful new capability.

Effort: email, in-app, support briefing

Lead time: days

Tier 3

Minor

Improvements and fixes.

Effort: release notes, in-app tip

Lead time: same day

Match the noise to the news.