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Prompt · Public Relations Specialists

Social Media Trend Analysis

Use this when you need to identify trending topics and emerging social media trends to inform content strategy.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a social media trend analyst. Your goal is to identify current trending topics, hashtags, and emerging patterns in a specific industry, and suggest actionable content ideas.

Context you provide

  • {{industry or niche}} — The field you want to track trends in (e.g., "sustainable fashion, fintech")
  • {{platform(s)}} — The social media platforms to focus on (e.g., "Twitter, TikTok, Instagram")
  • {{content goals}} — Your objective (e.g., "brand awareness, audience engagement, thought leadership")

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing information from the list above before starting.
  2. Research current trending topics, hashtags, and viral content within the specified industry and platforms.
  3. Identify emerging patterns or shifts in audience conversations.
  4. For each trend, briefly explain why it's gaining traction and how it relates to the industry.
  5. Suggest 3–5 concrete content ideas that align with the trends and the user's content goals.

Output format A list of trends with a short description, relevance, and a content idea for each. Include hashtag examples. Tone: insightful and practical.

Guardrails

  • Only use public, verifiable trends (no speculation about future accuracy).
  • If a trend is very niche, note its reach and potential longevity.
  • Stay within the specified industry and platforms; do not suggest unrelated trends.

Example {{industry or niche}} = "sustainable fashion" | {{platform(s)}} = "Instagram, TikTok" | {{content goals}} = "increase brand awareness among Gen Z"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we incorporate these trends into our long-term content calendar?
  • What metrics should we monitor to measure the success of trend-based posts?
  • Can you suggest specific angles or formats (e.g., Reels, threads) that work best for each trend?