# #107 Why Most Product Teams Miss What Customers Really Need | Amro Naddy

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Podcast: [Always Be Testing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/always-be-testing-6553652)
Published: 2025-11-04T15:12:26+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Always Be Testing , host Tye DeGrange sits down with Amro Naddy, VP of Product and General Manager at U.S. News & World Report, where he leads digital transformation, innovation, and audience growth initiatives across one of the most trusted names in media. With a background spanning product strategy, growth, and media leadership, Amro brings a thoughtful lens to how legacy brands can evolve without losing credibility. He shares how U.S. News balances data-driven optimization with editorial integrity — and why connecting product, marketing, and content strategy is crucial for long-term success. Together, they dive into the future of product-led growth, what it takes to lead cross-functional teams in a complex organization, and how to measure what really matters when building products for millions of users. Amro also reflects on leadership lessons — from building psychologically safe teams to navigating change in organizations that have been around for decades. This episode is a masterclass in modern leadership , where innovation meets trust and experimentation meets purpose.

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