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EDO
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Should EDO prioritize expanding its movie performance prediction capabilities or focus on enhancing existing TV ad measurement services?

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Product Management Trade-Off Question: EDO's strategic decision between TV ad measurement and movie prediction expansion

Introduction

The trade-off question at hand is whether EDO should prioritize expanding its movie performance prediction capabilities or focus on enhancing existing TV ad measurement services. This scenario involves balancing the potential of a new market opportunity against strengthening our core offering. I'll approach this analysis by examining the business context, evaluating the impact on stakeholders, considering technical feasibility, and assessing resource allocation.

Analysis Approach

I'd like to start by asking a few clarifying questions to ensure we're aligned on the key aspects of this trade-off. This will help us make a more informed decision based on EDO's current situation and strategic goals.

Step 1

Clarifying Questions (3 minutes)

  • Based on our current market position, I'm thinking TV ad measurement might be our primary revenue driver. Could you confirm if this is the case, and what percentage of our revenue it represents?

Why it matters: Helps assess the risk of diverting resources from our core business Expected answer: TV ad measurement accounts for 70-80% of revenue Impact on approach: Higher percentage would favor enhancing TV services

  • Considering user behavior trends, I'm curious about the growth rates in streaming vs. traditional TV viewership. Do we have data on how these trends might impact our TV ad measurement and movie prediction services?

Why it matters: Informs long-term viability of each option Expected answer: Streaming growing faster, but traditional TV still significant Impact on approach: Rapid streaming growth might favor movie prediction expansion

  • From a technical perspective, I'm wondering about the overlap in capabilities between our TV ad measurement and potential movie prediction services. How much of our existing technology stack could be leveraged for movie predictions?

Why it matters: Assesses efficiency of resource allocation Expected answer: 50-60% overlap in required technologies Impact on approach: High overlap would make movie expansion more attractive

  • Regarding our team structure, I'm thinking about our current expertise distribution. What's the split between team members with TV ad measurement skills versus those with broader entertainment analytics experience?

Why it matters: Evaluates our readiness to expand into movie predictions Expected answer: 70% TV-focused, 30% broader entertainment analytics Impact on approach: More diverse skills would support movie expansion

  • Looking at market dynamics, I'm curious about the competitive landscape in movie performance prediction. How saturated is this market compared to TV ad measurement?

Why it matters: Assesses potential for market penetration and growth Expected answer: Movie prediction market less saturated but growing rapidly Impact on approach: Less saturation might favor movie prediction expansion

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Updated Jan 22, 2025