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Uncensored advice about product development and building a high-growth software company from Brian de Haaff, co-founder and CEO at Aha!

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Marketing Strategy vs. Marketing Plan — What Is the Difference?
February 7, 2019
Marketing Strategy vs. Marketing Plan — What Is the Difference?

Do marketing teams need strategy? I recently answered this question with an emphatic Y-E-S. Strategy allows bold marketers to use their creativity to drive the growth of…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Get People to Tell You What They Really Think When They Are Afraid To
February 5, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Get People to Tell You What They Really Think When They Are Afraid To

“What do you think?” This can be one of the hardest questions to answer. Especially in an all-company meeting, when the person asking is the founder or CEO. Silence is…

New Marketing Managers — Do These 8 Things in the First 30 Days
January 28, 2019
New Marketing Managers — Do These 8 Things in the First 30 Days

Are you a new marketing manager? Check out these suggestions from eight marketing experts on how to show your true value in your first 30 days.

Marketing Teams Need Strategy Too
January 24, 2019
Marketing Teams Need Strategy Too

Marketers have heard it all. User-generated content is king. Chatbots are the future. Influencer marketing delivers the most ROI. And what about micro-moments? This…

Aha! Launches Visual Marketing Planning Software
January 22, 2019
Aha! Launches Visual Marketing Planning Software

It takes courage to attempt what has not been done before. In 2013, we set out to fundamentally change how companies innovate and build products. We wanted to help teams…

5 Types of Marketers Your Company Needs
January 17, 2019
5 Types of Marketers Your Company Needs

Have you ever prepared a meal with a group of people? Each person tends to gravitate towards what they do best. Some folks have impressive knife skills and some love to…