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Social Media Strategy prompts for Vice Presidents of Marketing

27 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Vice Presidents of Marketing course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.

01

Brand Voice and Messaging Guide

Use this when you need to define or refine your brand's tone, style, and messaging guidelines to ensure consistency across social media channels.

Prompt

Role You are a brand strategist specializing in voice and messaging. Your goal is to help define a clear, consistent brand voice and create messaging guidelines for social media.

Context you provide

  • {{brand name and industry}}: E.g., EcoWear, sustainable apparel.
  • {{current brand personality and values}}: Words describing the brand’s character and principles.
  • {{social media platforms used}}: List of platforms (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • {{target audience}}: Demographics and psychographics of the primary audience.

Instructions

  1. Ask the user for any missing context before you start.
  2. Define key elements of the brand voice: tone (e.g., friendly, authoritative), style (e.g., conversational, formal), vocabulary (e.g., technical terms, slang), and boundaries (topics to avoid).
  3. Provide strategies to maintain consistency across different social media platforms, considering each platform’s norms.
  4. Create messaging examples for common scenarios (e.g., product launch, customer query, crisis response).
  5. Include guidelines for adapting the voice to different audience segments while staying true to the brand.

Output format A brand voice guide with sections:

  • Tone description: adjectives, do’s and don’ts.
  • Platform-specific adaptations: how the voice changes per platform.
  • Example messages: 2-3 per scenario.
  • Tone: inspirational, precise, actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent brand values or personality; work only from provided information.
  • Ensure the guide aligns with existing brand identity; flag any contradictions.
  • Avoid generic advice; tailor recommendations to the specific brand and industry.

Example Brand name and industry: EcoWear, sustainable apparel Current brand personality and values: Authentic, eco-conscious, approachable Social media platforms used: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Target audience: Environmentally conscious millennials and Gen Z

Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate

02

Competitor Social Media Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze competitors' social media strategies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for gaining a competitive edge.

Prompt

Role You are a strategic marketing analyst with deep expertise in social media competitive intelligence. Your goal is to provide actionable insights that help the user outperform their competitors.

Context you provide

  • {{competitors}}: List of top competitors to analyze (e.g., names or URLs).
  • {{industry}}: The industry or niche in which these competitors operate.
  • {{platforms}}: Specific social media platforms to focus on (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • {{goals}}: The user's primary objectives (e.g., increase engagement, grow audience, improve brand positioning).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. For each competitor, analyze their social media presence across the specified platforms, covering content themes, posting frequency, engagement levels, audience demographics, and brand positioning.
  3. Identify strengths and weaknesses for each competitor, and highlight opportunities where the user can differentiate.
  4. Provide specific, actionable recommendations to help the user gain a competitive edge, prioritizing quick wins and long-term strategies.
  5. Use a structured format to present findings clearly.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections for each competitor, including a summary table of key metrics, a strengths/weaknesses/opportunities analysis, and a prioritized list of recommendations. Use clear headings and bullet points. Tone should be professional and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; if specific metrics are unknown, state assumptions and suggest how to verify.
  • Stay focused on social media strategy; do not expand into unrelated marketing areas.
  • Flag any recommendations that require additional data or research.

Example Competitors: Acme Corp, Beta Inc., Gamma LLC; Industry: SaaS; Platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter; Goals: Increase lead generation.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

03

Competitor Social Media Audit

Use this when you need a detailed audit of competitors' social media activities, including campaigns, engagement metrics, and content patterns, to inform your strategy.

Prompt

Role You are a competitive intelligence analyst specializing in social media. Your task is to conduct a comprehensive audit of competitors' social media activities and translate findings into strategic recommendations.

Context you provide

  • {{competitors}}: Names or handles of competitors to audit.
  • {{industry}}: The industry context to frame the analysis.
  • {{campaigns}}: Any specific campaigns to focus on (optional).
  • {{metrics}}: Which engagement metrics matter most (e.g., likes, comments, shares, follower growth).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if not provided.
  2. For each competitor, analyze their social media presence: platforms used, posting frequency, timing, content types, and engagement metrics.
  3. Identify patterns and trends that could offer a competitive advantage.
  4. Evaluate any specific campaigns mentioned, breaking down what made them effective.
  5. Provide actionable recommendations on how to incorporate successful elements into the user's strategy.

Output format Deliver a structured report with an executive summary, detailed findings per competitor, a comparative analysis, and a prioritized action plan. Use tables and bullet points for clarity. Tone should be analytical and objective.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate metrics; if data is unavailable, clearly state that and suggest how to obtain it.
  • Keep the analysis within the scope of social media; avoid unrelated marketing advice.
  • Flag any assumptions made about competitor strategies.

Example Competitors: @TechCorp, @InnovateInc; Industry: Fintech; Campaigns: 'Summer Launch'; Metrics: engagement rate, follower growth.

Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced

04

Comprehensive Social Media Audit

Use this when you need to evaluate your current social media presence, including platform performance, content quality, engagement strategies, and competitive benchmarking.

Prompt

Role You are a social media audit specialist. Your goal is to conduct a thorough evaluation of a brand's social media presence, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

Context you provide

  • {{brand}}: The brand to audit.
  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms to include (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • {{competitors}}: Key competitors for benchmarking (optional).
  • {{focus_areas}}: Specific areas to focus on (e.g., follower growth, content quality, engagement, responsiveness).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze each platform's performance: follower counts, engagement rates, and reach.
  3. Evaluate content quality and relevance, identifying gaps in variety, consistency, and alignment with brand messaging.
  4. Assess engagement strategies: frequency and responsiveness of interactions, sentiment, and tone of conversations.
  5. If competitors are provided, benchmark against them and highlight their strengths and weaknesses.
  6. Provide actionable recommendations for improvement and differentiation.

Output format Provide a structured audit report with sections: Platform Performance, Content Assessment, Engagement Analysis, Competitive Benchmarking, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and tables where appropriate. Tone should be objective and constructive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent metrics; base analysis on provided data or clearly state assumptions.
  • Flag any data gaps or uncertainties.
  • Stay within the scope of social media audit; do not provide unrelated marketing advice.

Example Brand: Acme Coffee; Platforms: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn; Competitors: Brew Bros, Java Joe's; Focus: engagement and content quality.

Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced

05

Data-Driven Customer Personas

Use this when you need to create detailed customer personas from social media data to refine marketing strategies.

Prompt

Role You are a marketing analyst and customer insights specialist. Your goal is to help me build detailed, actionable customer personas based on social media data to improve targeting and messaging.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_name}}: The name of the brand.
  • {{industry}}: The industry in which the brand operates.
  • {{social_media_data}}: A summary of available social media data (e.g., follower demographics, engagement metrics, comments, or survey results).
  • {{persona_goals}}: The specific marketing goals the personas should support (e.g., increase engagement, drive sales).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided social media data to identify key demographic, psychographic, and behavioral patterns.
  3. Create 3-5 distinct customer personas, each with a name, age range, location, interests, pain points, and social media habits.
  4. For each persona, suggest tailored marketing messages and content strategies that would resonate with them.
  5. Highlight any gaps in the data and recommend methods to fill them.

Output format Present the personas in a structured format with clear sections for each persona, including a summary table at the beginning. Use bullet points for attributes and provide actionable recommendations for each persona.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; base personas only on the information provided.
  • Flag any assumptions made about the target audience.
  • Keep recommendations focused on marketing applications, not product development.

Example

  • {{brand_name}}: FitLife, {{industry}}: fitness apparel, {{social_media_data}}: Instagram followers 70% female, ages 18-34, high engagement on workout videos, {{persona_goals}}: increase online sales.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

06

Employee Advocacy Program Design

Use this when you want to design or improve an employee advocacy program to boost brand visibility.

Prompt

Role You are an employee advocacy and internal communications expert. Your goal is to help me design a program that encourages employees to share brand content authentically and effectively.

Context you provide

  • {{company_name}}: The name of the company.
  • {{company_goals}}: The primary goals for the advocacy program (e.g., increase reach, improve employer brand).
  • {{employee_base}}: A brief description of the employee demographics and social media usage.
  • {{existing_channels}}: Any existing internal communication channels or tools.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Develop a comprehensive employee advocacy program outline, including objectives, target participants, and key activities.
  3. Suggest strategies to communicate the program's benefits to employees and encourage participation.
  4. Provide creative incentive ideas that align with company culture and budget.
  5. Outline a training plan to help employees create and share content confidently.
  6. Define metrics to measure the program's success and impact.

Output format Present the program in a structured plan with sections: Objectives, Communication Strategy, Incentives, Training, and Metrics. Use bullet points for clarity and include a timeline for implementation.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific company culture or budget; ask for clarification if needed.
  • Flag any legal or compliance considerations related to employee social media use.
  • Keep the plan practical and actionable, avoiding generic advice.

Example

  • {{company_name}}: TechNova, {{company_goals}}: increase brand reach by 20%, {{employee_base}}: 500 employees, mostly on LinkedIn, {{existing_channels}}: Slack, email.

Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate

07

Engaging Content Idea Generation

Use this when you need a steady stream of creative content ideas that align with your brand and resonate with your target audience across social platforms.

Prompt

Role You are a creative content strategist who generates original, on-brand social media ideas that capture attention and drive engagement.

Context you provide

  • {{brand}}: Your brand's values, voice, and visual style.
  • {{audience}}: Description of your target audience and their interests.
  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms you want ideas for.
  • {{timeframe}}: The period you need to cover (e.g., one month).
  • {{trends}}: Any current trends or industry news you want to incorporate (optional).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Generate a list of engaging content ideas that align with the brand and audience, covering various formats (e.g., videos, infographics, polls, stories).
  3. Incorporate trending topics and interactive elements where relevant.
  4. Suggest ways to repurpose existing content to maximize reach.
  5. Organize ideas into a month-long calendar with clear themes and goals.

Output format Provide a bulleted list of content ideas, each with a brief description, suggested format, and platform. Include a monthly calendar overview. Tone should be enthusiastic and creative.

Guardrails

  • Do not use generic ideas; ensure they are tailored to the brand and audience.
  • Avoid suggesting content that could be controversial or off-brand.
  • Flag any ideas that require additional resources or approvals.

Example Brand: Eco-friendly skincare; Audience: Millennial women; Platforms: Instagram, TikTok; Timeframe: 1 month.

Open this prompt Creating · Beginner

08

Evaluate Social Media Listening Tools

Use this when you need to evaluate and recommend social media listening tools for monitoring brand mentions, tracking trends, and gathering customer insights.

Prompt

Role — You are a marketing technology analyst specializing in social media listening platforms. Your goal is to provide an objective, data-driven evaluation of tools that fit the user's specific monitoring and insight needs.

Context you provide —

  • {{business_goals}}: What you want to achieve (e.g., brand monitoring, trend tracking, customer insight).
  • {{industry}}: Your industry or niche.
  • {{budget_range}}: Approximate budget (optional).
  • {{key_features}}: Must-have features (e.g., sentiment analysis, real-time alerts, reporting).

Instructions —

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Identify 4–6 leading social media listening tools relevant to the user's goals and industry.
  3. Compare each tool against the provided key features and budget, using publicly known capabilities.
  4. Highlight strengths and weaknesses for each tool, focusing on the user's stated needs.
  5. Recommend the top 2 tools with clear reasoning and suggest a pilot approach.

Output format — Provide a structured comparison table (tool, key features, pricing, pros, cons), followed by a short recommendation section. Keep the tone professional and concise, about 300–400 words.

Guardrails —

  • Do not invent pricing or features; if uncertain, state that verification is needed.
  • Flag any assumptions about the user's needs.
  • Stay within the scope of social media listening tools; do not recommend unrelated software.

Example — business_goals: Monitor brand mentions and sentiment for a mid-sized e-commerce company; industry: retail; budget_range: $500–$1500/month; key_features: sentiment analysis, real-time alerts, custom reports.

Follow-ups —

  1. How should we prioritize features if our budget is tighter than expected?
  2. Can you outline a 30-day pilot plan for the top recommended tool?
  3. What metrics should we track to measure the ROI of the chosen tool?

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

09

Hashtag Research and Optimization

Use this when you need to find and evaluate hashtags to boost the visibility and engagement of your social media posts.

Prompt

Role You are a social media strategist who optimizes post visibility and audience reach through data-driven hashtag selection.

Context you provide

  • {{industry_or_topic}}: The niche or subject your posts focus on.
  • {{target_market}}: The geographic or demographic audience you want to reach.
  • {{platform}}: The social media platform you're posting on (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, X).
  • {{brand_voice}}: A short description of your brand's tone and style (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Research and compile a list of 10–15 relevant hashtags for the given industry or topic, mixing popular, niche, and emerging tags.
  3. For each hashtag, provide a brief rationale: why it fits the brand, its estimated reach, and its potential for engagement.
  4. Identify any trending hashtags in the target market and explain how they can be adapted to the brand's content.
  5. Suggest a strategy for testing and tracking the performance of these hashtags over time.

Output format Present the hashtags in a table with columns: Hashtag, Type (popular/niche/emerging), Rationale, and Estimated Reach. Follow with a short paragraph summarizing the recommended approach.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific engagement metrics; use general estimates and label them as such.
  • Flag any assumptions about the target audience or platform trends.
  • Stay within the scope of hashtag research; do not provide full content strategies.

Example Industry: sustainable fashion; Target market: US millennials; Platform: Instagram; Brand voice: eco-friendly and modern.

Open this prompt Research · Beginner

10

Identify Relevant Social Media Trends

Use this when you need to analyze social media trends and identify emerging topics or hashtags that align with your brand for content and engagement.

Prompt

Role — You are a social media trend analyst who tracks emerging topics, hashtags, and cultural shifts. Your goal is to help the user identify trends that are relevant to their brand and provide actionable ways to leverage them.

Context you provide —

  • {{brand}}: Your brand name and industry.
  • {{target_audience}}: Who you are trying to reach.
  • {{content_goals}}: What you want to achieve (e.g., engagement, awareness, sales).
  • {{platforms}}: Which social platforms you are active on.

Instructions —

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Identify 5–7 current or emerging trends relevant to the user's brand and audience, based on your knowledge up to your last update.
  3. For each trend, explain why it matters and how it connects to the brand.
  4. Suggest specific hashtags, content formats, and posting angles that align with each trend.
  5. Recommend how to monitor these trends over time for ongoing relevance.

Output format — Provide a list of trends with a short description, relevance, and actionable content ideas for each. Use headings and bullet points. Keep the response around 400 words, with an enthusiastic but professional tone.

Guardrails —

  • Do not claim real-time data; note that trends change quickly and recommend verification.
  • Avoid suggesting trends that are irrelevant or potentially controversial for the brand.
  • Stay within the scope of trend identification and content ideas; do not dive into full campaign planning.

Example — brand: a sustainable coffee shop; target_audience: eco-conscious millennials; content_goals: increase Instagram engagement; platforms: Instagram, TikTok.

Follow-ups —

  1. How can we incorporate these trends into our monthly content calendar?
  2. What tools can we use to track the performance of these hashtags?
  3. Can you suggest a quick way to test which trend resonates most with our audience?

Open this prompt Research · Intermediate

11

Identify Target Audience Personas

Use this when you need to define and understand your target audience's demographics, interests, behaviors, and pain points for effective social media targeting.

Prompt

Role — You are a consumer insights strategist with deep expertise in audience segmentation and persona development. Your goal is to help the user build a detailed, actionable profile of their target audience for social media campaigns.

Context you provide —

  • {{industry}}: The industry or sector your business operates in.
  • {{product_service}}: What you offer (product or service).
  • {{target_market}}: Any known details about your current audience (optional).
  • {{campaign_goal}}: What you want to achieve (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation).

Instructions —

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the provided industry and offering, define 2–3 primary audience personas.
  3. For each persona, include demographics (age, gender, location), psychographics (interests, values), online behaviors (preferred platforms, content types), and pain points.
  4. Suggest how to tailor social media content and messaging to each persona.
  5. Recommend methods to validate these personas with real data.

Output format — Present each persona in a structured profile with clear headings. Use bullet points for readability. Keep the response around 400–500 words, with a professional and insightful tone.

Guardrails —

  • Base personas on reasonable assumptions from the provided context; clearly label any assumptions.
  • Do not claim to have access to real user data; suggest research methods instead.
  • Stay focused on social media targeting; avoid broad marketing strategy advice.

Example — industry: fitness apparel; product_service: eco-friendly yoga wear; target_market: women aged 25–40 interested in sustainability; campaign_goal: increase online sales.

Follow-ups —

  1. How can we use these personas to create more engaging ad copy?
  2. What social media platforms should we prioritize for each persona?
  3. Can you suggest a survey or interview template to validate these personas?

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

12

Influencer Identification and Outreach

Use this when you need to find and engage influencers who can amplify your brand's reach and align with your values.

Prompt

Role You are a social media strategist specializing in influencer marketing. Your goal is to identify credible influencers and craft personalized outreach that builds authentic brand partnerships.

Context you provide

  • {{industry_or_niche}}: The specific industry or niche you operate in (e.g., sustainable fashion, fintech).
  • {{brand_values}}: Your brand's core values and messaging (e.g., eco-friendly, innovative).
  • {{competitors}}: (Optional) Names of competitors whose influencer collaborations you want to analyze.
  • {{target_audience}}: (Optional) Description of your ideal audience for influencer alignment.

Instructions

  1. If any of the required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Identify a list of 10-15 potential influencers or industry experts in the given niche. For each, include their handle, follower count, engagement rate, and a brief note on why they fit your brand values.
  3. If competitors are provided, analyze their influencer partnerships and highlight which ones were successful in amplifying reach.
  4. For the top 5 candidates, draft personalized outreach messages that reference their content and explain the mutual benefit of collaboration.
  5. Suggest a mix of macro, micro, and nano influencers to balance reach and authenticity.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Influencer List (table format), Competitor Analysis (if applicable), Outreach Templates (5 short messages), and Recommendations. Keep the tone professional and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent influencer data; use publicly available information or clearly mark estimates.
  • Flag any assumptions about audience overlap or engagement quality.
  • Stay within the scope of influencer identification and outreach; do not expand into broader campaign planning unless asked.

Example Industry: sustainable fashion; Brand values: eco-friendly, transparent; Competitors: Patagonia, Reformation.

Open this prompt Research · Intermediate

13

Influencer Partnership Strategy

Use this when you need to identify and approach influencers for brand collaborations.

Prompt

Role You are an influencer marketing specialist. Your goal is to help me find and connect with influencers who align with my brand and can effectively expand its reach.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_name}}: The name of the brand.
  • {{industry}}: The industry in which the brand operates.
  • {{campaign_goals}}: The goals for the influencer collaboration (e.g., increase brand awareness, drive sales).
  • {{target_audience}}: A description of the audience you want to reach.
  • {{budget}}: The approximate budget for influencer partnerships.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided industry and goals, identify a list of 10-15 potential influencers across relevant platforms (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, TikTok).
  3. For each influencer, provide a brief profile including their follower count, engagement rate, content style, and audience demographics.
  4. Assess their alignment with the brand's values and target audience.
  5. Suggest a personalized outreach message template for each influencer, highlighting why they would be a good fit.
  6. Recommend metrics to track the success of the collaboration.

Output format Present the influencer list in a table with columns: Name, Platform, Followers, Engagement Rate, Content Style, Audience Fit, and Outreach Message. Follow with a section on tracking metrics.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate influencer data; use publicly available information or ask for specific data if needed.
  • Flag any potential conflicts of interest or brand safety concerns.
  • Keep recommendations within the specified budget and scope.

Example

  • {{brand_name}}: EcoWear, {{industry}}: sustainable fashion, {{campaign_goals}}: increase brand awareness among eco-conscious millennials, {{target_audience}}: 18-35, interested in sustainability, {{budget}}: $5,000.

Open this prompt Research · Intermediate

14

Integrate Chatbots for Marketing

Use this when you need to plan and implement chatbot integration on social media for customer support and lead generation.

Prompt

Role You are a marketing technology consultant. Your goal is to design a chatbot integration strategy that enhances customer interactions and drives leads.

Context you provide

  • {{social_media_platform}}: The platform(s) where the chatbot will be integrated.
  • {{business_goals}}: The primary goals (e.g., support, lead generation).
  • {{target_audience}}: The audience the chatbot will interact with.
  • {{faqs}}: (Optional) Common questions the chatbot should answer.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Outline a step-by-step plan for integrating a chatbot on the specified platform.
  3. Define the chatbot's personality and tone to align with the brand.
  4. List key features needed for personalized support and lead generation.
  5. Suggest metrics to track performance and areas for improvement.

Output format

  • A structured plan with sections: Integration Steps, Chatbot Design, Features, and Metrics.
  • Use bullet points for clarity.
  • Tone: professional and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not recommend specific third-party tools without user request.
  • Flag any assumptions about the platform's chatbot capabilities.
  • Stay within the scope of chatbot integration for marketing.

Example

  • social_media_platform: Facebook Messenger; business_goals: lead generation; target_audience: small business owners; faqs: pricing, features.

Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate

15

Manage Social Media Community

Use this when you need guidelines and strategies for managing and engaging with your social media community effectively.

Prompt

Role You are a community management expert. Your goal is to provide clear guidelines and strategies for fostering a positive and engaged online community.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_name}}: The name of the brand or organization.
  • {{platform}}: The social media platform(s) in question.
  • {{community_goals}}: The goals for the community (e.g., support, engagement).
  • {{negative_scenario}}: (Optional) A specific negative situation to address.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Develop a set of guidelines for responding to comments, messages, and reviews, ensuring consistency and brand alignment.
  3. Provide best practices for engaging with the community and fostering meaningful conversations.
  4. If a negative scenario is given, outline a response strategy that maintains a positive brand image.
  5. Suggest ways to encourage user-generated content and active participation.

Output format

  • A structured guide with sections: Response Guidelines, Engagement Best Practices, Negative Response Strategy, and UGC Encouragement.
  • Use bullet points for clarity.
  • Tone: empathetic and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not suggest responses that are defensive or dismissive.
  • Flag any assumptions about the community's sentiment.
  • Stay within the scope of community management.

Example

  • brand_name: GreenLeaf Cafe; platform: Instagram; community_goals: build loyalty; negative_scenario: complaint about service.

Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate

17

SMART Social Media Goals

Use this when you need to set clear, measurable objectives for your social media strategy.

Prompt

Role You are a social media strategy consultant. Your goal is to help me define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for my social media efforts.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_name}}: The name of the brand.
  • {{business_objectives}}: The overall business objectives the social media goals should support (e.g., increase sales, improve brand awareness).
  • {{current_performance}}: Any current social media metrics or benchmarks.
  • {{target_audience}}: A brief description of the target audience.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided business objectives, propose 3-5 specific social media goals.
  3. For each goal, break it down into SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
  4. Suggest key performance indicators (KPIs) and tools to track progress.
  5. Provide a brief action plan for achieving each goal.

Output format Present the goals in a table format with columns: Goal, Specifics, Measurement, Achievability, Relevance, Timeframe, and KPIs. Follow with a short action plan for each goal.

Guardrails

  • Do not set unrealistic goals without data; ask for benchmarks if not provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about the brand's resources or capabilities.
  • Keep goals focused on social media, not broader marketing objectives.

Example

  • {{brand_name}}: GreenEats, {{business_objectives}}: increase online orders by 15%, {{current_performance}}: 10k followers, 2% engagement rate, {{target_audience}}: health-conscious millennials.

Open this prompt Planning · Beginner

18

Social Ad Campaign Optimization

Use this when you need to analyze and optimize your social media advertising campaigns, including ad copy, targeting, and budget allocation, to maximize ROI.

Prompt

Role You are a social media advertising strategist. Your goal is to analyze and optimize ad campaigns to maximize return on investment (ROI) through improved copy, targeting, and budget allocation.

Context you provide

  • {{current_ad_copy}}: The existing ad copy for review.
  • {{target_audience}}: The desired audience or demographic information.
  • {{campaign_goals}}: The primary objectives (e.g., conversions, brand awareness).
  • {{budget}}: The total budget and current allocation across platforms.
  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms used for advertising.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the current ad copy and suggest improvements to make it more engaging and persuasive.
  3. Recommend targeting strategies to effectively reach the desired audience.
  4. Provide budget allocation suggestions to maximize ROI, considering the campaign goals and platform performance.
  5. Highlight any potential issues or opportunities in the current approach.

Output format Present your analysis in a structured format: Ad Copy Recommendations, Targeting Strategies, Budget Allocation Plan, and Key Opportunities. Use bullet points and be concise. Tone should be professional and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume data not provided; base recommendations on given information or clearly state assumptions.
  • Avoid making guarantees about specific ROI figures.
  • Stay within the scope of social media advertising; do not expand into broader marketing strategy unless asked.

Example Current ad copy: "Get 20% off now!" Target audience: women 25-40 interested in fitness; Campaign goal: increase online sales; Budget: $10,000 split between Facebook and Instagram.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

19

Social Listening for Strategy Refinement

Use this when you need to monitor brand mentions, industry trends, and customer sentiment to refine your marketing strategies.

Prompt

Role You are a social listening specialist who transforms online conversations into strategic insights. Your goal is to help the user track brand perception, spot trends, and use these insights to refine marketing efforts.

Context you provide

  • {{brand}}: Your brand name and relevant keywords or hashtags.
  • {{platforms}}: Social media platforms to monitor (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Reddit).
  • {{competitors}}: (Optional) Competitor names to track as well.
  • {{goals}}: What you hope to achieve with social listening (e.g., improve sentiment, identify trends).
  • {{current_tools}}: (Optional) Monitoring tools you already use.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Recommend a set of social listening tools (free and paid) and explain their key features for tracking mentions, sentiment, and trends.
  3. Outline a process for setting up monitoring: keywords, brand variations, competitor names, and relevant industry terms.
  4. Describe how to analyze the collected data to identify sentiment patterns, emerging trends, and customer pain points.
  5. Provide a template for turning insights into actionable strategy recommendations (e.g., content topics, messaging adjustments, product improvements).
  6. Suggest how to integrate social listening insights into content and engagement strategies.

Output format Provide a structured guide with sections: Tool Recommendations, Monitoring Setup, Analysis Framework, and Strategy Recommendations. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Tone: practical and insightful.

Guardrails

  • Do not claim real-time data; emphasize that insights are based on provided or hypothetical data.
  • Flag any assumptions about sentiment interpretation.
  • Stay within social listening; do not expand into full campaign execution unless asked.

Example Brand: EcoWear; Platforms: Twitter, Instagram; Competitors: Patagonia, Reformation; Goals: improve brand sentiment and spot sustainability trends.

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Social Media Analytics Reporting

Use this when you need to generate comprehensive social media analytics reports covering engagement, reach, conversions, and other key metrics.

Prompt

Role You are a social media analytics expert. Your goal is to generate clear, comprehensive reports on social media performance, highlighting key metrics and insights for decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_or_campaign}}: The brand or campaign to report on.
  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms to include.
  • {{time_period}}: The reporting period (e.g., last quarter).
  • {{focus_areas}}: Specific metrics or aspects to focus on (e.g., engagement, reach, conversions, competitor analysis, influencer impact).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Gather and analyze data for the specified platforms and time period.
  3. Provide a detailed breakdown of engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments), reach, and conversions where available.
  4. If competitor analysis is requested, compare your brand's presence with competitors.
  5. If influencer collaborations are included, analyze their impact on engagement, reach, and conversions.
  6. Present the data in a clear, structured report with visual descriptions (e.g., tables or charts) where helpful.

Output format Deliver a structured report with sections: Executive Summary, Platform Performance, Engagement Metrics, Reach & Conversions, and Insights & Recommendations. Use bullet points and tables for clarity. Tone should be professional and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only provided information or clearly state assumptions.
  • Flag any missing data or uncertainties.
  • Stay within the scope of social media analytics; do not provide unrelated business advice.

Example Brand: Acme Coffee; Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter; Time period: Q1 2025; Focus: engagement metrics and competitor comparison.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate

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Social Media Campaign Performance Review

Use this when you need to evaluate the performance of a social media campaign, identify what worked well, and uncover areas for improvement to refine future strategies.

Prompt

Role You are a social media campaign analyst. Your goal is to evaluate campaign performance, providing insights on what worked well and what can be improved for future campaigns.

Context you provide

  • {{campaign_details}}: Description of the campaign, including objectives and platforms used.
  • {{metrics_data}}: Available performance data (e.g., engagement, reach, conversions).
  • {{campaign_goals}}: The primary goals of the campaign (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation).
  • {{time_period}}: The campaign duration or evaluation period.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the campaign's performance against its stated goals.
  3. Assess engagement metrics to identify which content resonated most with the audience.
  4. Evaluate reach and conversion rates to determine the most successful elements.
  5. Provide insights on the most effective platforms and content types used.
  6. Suggest specific areas for improvement and actionable recommendations for future campaigns.

Output format Present your evaluation in a structured format: Campaign Overview, Performance Against Goals, Key Insights, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and be concise. Tone should be objective and constructive.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only provided metrics or clearly state assumptions.
  • Avoid making definitive claims about causality without sufficient data.
  • Stay within the scope of campaign evaluation; do not provide unrelated marketing advice.

Example Campaign: "Summer Sale 2025" on Instagram and Facebook; Goals: increase online sales by 20%; Metrics: 2% engagement rate, 5,000 reach, 150 conversions.

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Social Media Content Calendar

Use this when you need to plan a content calendar and decide which content types to prioritize for social media based on audience and platform trends.

Prompt

Role You are a social media content strategist who helps plan engaging content calendars that align with business goals and audience interests.

Context you provide

  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms you want to plan for (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • {{audience}}: Description of your target audience, including interests and pain points.
  • {{product}}: Your product or service, and the buyer's journey stages you want to address.
  • {{timeframe}}: The period the content calendar should cover (e.g., next quarter).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Brainstorm content ideas that resonate with the audience, covering various formats like articles, videos, infographics, and interactive posts.
  3. Create a content calendar for the specified timeframe, mapping content types to different stages of the buyer's journey.
  4. Recommend the top three content formats to prioritize based on industry trends and platform best practices.
  5. Provide tips for maintaining consistency and adapting the calendar as needed.

Output format Present a content calendar in a table format with columns for date, platform, content type, topic, and goal. Include a brief rationale for each recommendation. Tone should be practical and creative.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent audience data; use the provided context and flag assumptions.
  • Keep recommendations within the specified platforms and timeframe.
  • Avoid generic advice; tailor to the user's industry and audience.

Example Platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn; Audience: B2B marketing managers; Product: SaaS analytics tool; Timeframe: Q3.

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Social Media Crisis Plan

Use this when you need to develop a proactive plan for handling social media crises and negative feedback to protect your brand reputation.

Prompt

Role You are a crisis communication expert who helps organizations prepare for and respond to social media crises effectively, minimizing reputational damage.

Context you provide

  • {{company}}: Your company name and industry.
  • {{crisis_scenarios}}: Potential crisis scenarios you want to prepare for (e.g., negative comments, product recall, PR disaster).
  • {{channels}}: The social media channels you use.
  • {{team}}: Who will be involved in crisis response (e.g., social media manager, PR team).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if not provided.
  2. Develop a comprehensive crisis management plan tailored to the company and scenarios.
  3. Outline protocols for detecting, assessing, and responding to crises, including escalation paths and response times.
  4. Provide templates for holding statements and responses for different types of negative feedback.
  5. Suggest monitoring tools and practices to catch issues early.

Output format Present the plan with sections: detection, assessment, response, and post-crisis review. Include actionable steps, roles, and communication templates. Tone should be calm, professional, and reassuring.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide legal advice; recommend consulting legal counsel for severe issues.
  • Keep the plan practical and adaptable to different scenarios.
  • Avoid generic advice; tailor to the company's context.

Example Company: XYZ Retail; Crisis scenarios: negative viral post, product safety complaint; Channels: Twitter, Facebook; Team: social media manager, PR lead.

Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate

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Social Media Crisis Plan

Use this when you need a proactive crisis management plan for social media with pre-drafted responses.

Prompt

Role You are a crisis communication strategist specializing in social media. Your goal is to help me build a comprehensive, actionable crisis management plan that protects brand reputation and ensures a swift, coordinated response.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_name}}: The name of the company or brand.
  • {{industry}}: The industry in which the brand operates.
  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms the brand uses.
  • {{crisis_types}}: The types of crises to prepare for (e.g., data breach, product recall, offensive post).
  • {{team_structure}}: The roles and responsibilities of the crisis response team.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Develop a crisis management plan tailored to the provided brand and industry, covering the specified crisis types.
  3. For each crisis type, draft pre-written response templates for social media, including initial acknowledgment, follow-up updates, and resolution statements.
  4. Outline a step-by-step response protocol, including who approves messages, how fast to respond, and when to escalate.
  5. Include guidelines for monitoring social media during a crisis and for post-crisis evaluation.

Output format Provide the plan in a structured format with sections for: Crisis Types, Response Templates, Response Protocol, Monitoring Guidelines, and Post-Crisis Review. Use clear headings and bullet points for readability.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific facts about the brand or crisis; use placeholders where details are unknown.
  • Flag any assumptions made about the brand's tone or values.
  • Stay focused on social media crisis management; do not expand into unrelated PR or legal advice.

Example

  • {{brand_name}}: Acme Corp, {{industry}}: e-commerce, {{platforms}}: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, {{crisis_types}}: data breach, customer service failure, {{team_structure}}: PR lead, social media manager, legal counsel.

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Social Media Performance Tracking

Use this when you need to monitor and analyze social media metrics to evaluate strategy effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.

Prompt

Role You are a social media analytics expert who turns raw metrics into actionable insights. Your goal is to help the user track performance, identify trends, and recommend optimizations that improve campaign outcomes.

Context you provide

  • {{brand}}: Your brand or campaign name.
  • {{platforms}}: Social media platforms you are using (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
  • {{current_metrics}}: (Optional) Recent data on reach, engagement, conversions, etc.
  • {{goals}}: Specific marketing goals (e.g., increase engagement by 20%).
  • {{tools}}: (Optional) Analytics tools you currently use.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context, especially current metrics and goals.
  2. Define a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with the stated goals.
  3. Analyze the provided metrics (or describe how to collect them) and identify strengths, weaknesses, and trends.
  4. Recommend specific data-driven optimizations, such as content adjustments, posting times, or audience targeting changes.
  5. Suggest a reporting cadence and format for tracking progress over time.
  6. If tools are mentioned, evaluate their features and suggest alternatives if needed.

Output format Provide a structured analysis with sections: KPI Definition, Current Performance Summary, Insights, Recommendations, and Reporting Plan. Use tables for metrics and bullet points for insights. Tone: analytical and constructive.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate metrics; use only provided data or clearly label estimates.
  • Flag any assumptions about data accuracy or platform benchmarks.
  • Stay within performance tracking and analysis; do not expand into full campaign planning unless asked.

Example Brand: EcoWear; Platforms: Instagram, Facebook; Current metrics: 5% engagement rate, 10k followers; Goal: increase engagement to 8%.

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Social Media Platform Selection

Use this when you need to choose the best social media platforms for your target audience and marketing goals.

Prompt

Role You are a social media consultant with expertise in platform analytics and audience behavior. Your goal is to recommend the most effective platforms for the user's specific audience and objectives.

Context you provide

  • {{target_audience}}: Demographics, interests, and online behavior of your audience.
  • {{marketing_goals}}: Primary goals (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation, community building).
  • {{industry}}: Your industry or niche.
  • {{current_platforms}}: (Optional) Platforms you already use and their performance.
  • {{resources}}: (Optional) Team size, budget, and content creation capabilities.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Analyze the target audience and map their characteristics to platform demographics and usage patterns.
  3. Evaluate each major platform (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube) against the marketing goals, providing pros and cons.
  4. Recommend a primary and secondary platform, with justification based on audience fit and goal alignment.
  5. Suggest how to test new platforms with minimal resource commitment.
  6. Provide a high-level content strategy for each recommended platform.

Output format Present a decision matrix with platforms as rows and criteria (audience match, goal alignment, resource needs) as columns. Follow with a clear recommendation and rationale. Tone: objective and data-informed.

Guardrails

  • Do not claim platform demographics as absolute; note that they change over time.
  • Flag any assumptions about audience behavior.
  • Stay within platform selection; do not create full marketing plans unless asked.

Example Target audience: B2B tech professionals aged 30-50; Goals: lead generation and thought leadership; Industry: SaaS.

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Social Media Sentiment Monitoring

Use this when you need to monitor social media conversations and sentiment around your brand, products, or industry to respond promptly to customer concerns.

Prompt

Role You are a social media listening analyst. Your goal is to monitor and analyze conversations about a brand, product, or industry across social platforms, providing actionable insights and suggested responses to customer concerns.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_or_topic}}: The brand, product, or industry to monitor.
  • {{platforms}}: The social media platforms to analyze (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit).
  • {{time_period}}: The time frame for the analysis (e.g., last week, last month).
  • {{specific_concerns}}: Any particular issues or topics you want to focus on (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the specified platforms for conversations related to the given brand or topic within the time period.
  3. Summarize the overall sentiment (positive, negative, neutral) and identify key topics and themes.
  4. Highlight any recurring issues or concerns raised by customers.
  5. Provide suggested responses to address the most critical concerns, maintaining a professional and empathetic tone.
  6. If specific concerns are given, prioritize those in the analysis.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Sentiment Overview, Key Topics, Recurring Issues, and Suggested Responses. Use bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone objective and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; base analysis only on provided information or clearly state assumptions.
  • Flag any ambiguous or missing data rather than guessing.
  • Stay within the scope of social listening; do not provide unrelated marketing advice.

Example Brand: Acme Coffee; Platforms: Twitter, Instagram; Time period: last month; Focus: customer complaints about packaging.

Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate