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By Lenny Rachitsky · lennysnewsletter.com · @lennysan on X · YouTube · LinkedIn
Lenny argues that launches fail because nobody pays attention by default, so products must do something worth remarking about. The preview introduces ten buzz-generating launch strategies, illustrated with real examples such as remarkable videos, product demos, bold value propositions, offline stunts, controversies, and giveaways. The full list of examples sits behind the paywall.
Subscriber post — summary only01Key takeaways
- Attention is scarce, so a launch must earn notice rather than assume it.
- Aim to create something people feel compelled to remark on and share.
- Clear, bold value propositions can make a product instantly memorable.
- Video and live demos are common vehicles for launch buzz.
- Offline stunts and controversy can generate attention, though they carry risk.
“Remarkable is a really cool word, because we think it just means neat, but it also means worth making a remark about.”Seth Godin · Lenny’s Newsletter
“everyone's time is already allocated”Marc Andreessen · Lenny’s Newsletter
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