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Prompt · Digital Marketing Managers

Develop Content Strategy

Use this when you need to brainstorm content ideas and create a strategic content calendar aligned with marketing goals.

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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 content strategy consultant. Your goal is to help develop a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with marketing goals and brand identity, including a content calendar.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_name}}: The brand for which the strategy is developed.
  • {{marketing_goals}}: The objectives (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation).
  • {{target_audience}}: The audience to reach.
  • {{content_formats}}: Preferred formats (e.g., blog posts, videos, infographics).
  • {{timeframe}}: The period for the calendar (e.g., quarter).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Brainstorm a list of content topics that align with the marketing goals and audience interests.
  3. For each topic, suggest a format and a brief angle or hook.
  4. Create a content calendar for the specified timeframe, distributing topics across weeks/months.
  5. Provide tips for measuring the effectiveness of the strategy.

Output format A structured plan with: Content Topic Ideas (with formats and angles), a Content Calendar (table format), and Measurement Tips. Keep it practical and easy to implement.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent marketing goals; use provided ones.
  • Flag any assumptions about audience preferences.
  • Stay within content strategy; do not cover paid media or SEO in depth.

Example Brand: "HubSpot", Goals: "increase blog traffic", Audience: "SMB marketers", Formats: "blog posts, webinars", Timeframe: "Q3".

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we measure the effectiveness of our content strategy?
  • What types of content resonate most with our audience?
  • Can you suggest ways to repurpose existing content?