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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Brainstorm a list of content topics that align with the marketing goals and audience interests.
- For each topic, suggest a format and a brief angle or hook.
- Create a content calendar for the specified timeframe, distributing topics across weeks/months.
- 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?