One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill launch-strategy-sicktastic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: launch-strategy
Source: https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue/tree/main/marketing/skills/launch-strategy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill launch-strategy-sicktastic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Launches often fail because teams rely on one-off announcements, chase algorithms, and skip structured follow-up, leaving momentum and conversions on the table. This Skill provides a repeatable model for orchestrating product and feature launches that build owned relationships, manage rented visibility, and tap borrowed audiences while keeping every phase connected to tangible goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • ORB Framework: Classifies channel work into Owned, Rented, and Borrowed paths so launch traffic always feeds back into the assets you control, with platform-specific tactics and conversion goals.
  • Five-Phase Launch Approach: Lays out Internal, Alpha, Beta, Early Access, and Full Launch milestones, helping you recruit testers, validate messaging, scale exclusivity, and time your public debut.
  • Product Hunt & Post-Launch Guidance: Covers prep, day-of engagement, and follow-up for Product Hunt plus ongoing product marketing, momentum checklists, and recovery plans for underwhelming launches, such as converting feedback into testimonials.

Quick Start

Ask for a launch plan for your upcoming feature release that maps ORB channels to the five-phase guide, includes a Product Hunt prep checklist, and lists immediate post-launch follow-up actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about launch-strategy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan a product launch strategy that builds momentum instead of one-off announcements?

A product launch strategy builds momentum by mapping owned, rented, and borrowed channels to a five-phase approach, translating feature announcements into structured programs that recruit testers, validate messaging, and scale exclusivity before your public debut.

What is the ORB framework for go-to-market channel mapping?

The ORB framework classifies launch channel work into Owned, Rented, and Borrowed paths, ensuring launch traffic feeds back into assets you control with platform-specific tactics and conversion goals rather than chasing rented visibility algorithms.

How do I prepare for a Product Hunt launch and follow up afterward?

Product Hunt launch preparation covers pre-launch checklists, day-of engagement tactics, and post-launch follow-up actions, integrating the public debut into your full launch phase while maintaining ongoing product marketing momentum.

What are the five phases of a product launch and when do I use them?

The five phases—Internal, Alpha, Beta, Early Access, and Full Launch—lay out milestones that help you recruit testers, validate messaging, scale exclusivity, and time your public debut across owned, rented, and borrowed channels.

Can I use this launch strategy approach for a feature release instead of a full product launch?

Yes, the launch strategy applies to feature releases by translating feature announcements into structured momentum-building programs, mapping ORB channels to phased milestones with checklists and post-launch nurturing tactics.

What should I do if my product launch underperforms or momentum stalls?

For underwhelming launches, recovery plans include converting feedback into testimonials, running momentum checklists, and executing post-launch nurturing tactics to regain traction across your owned, rented, and borrowed channels.