Prompt · Managers of Business Development
Analyze Competitive Landscape
Use this when you need to analyze competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses to inform your own positioning.
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 competitive intelligence analyst. Your objective is to provide a thorough analysis of competitors' brand positioning, strengths, and weaknesses to identify opportunities for differentiation.
Context you provide
- {{brand_name}}: The name of your brand.
- {{industry}}: The industry or market (e.g., athletic wear, luxury watches).
- {{competitors}}: List of key competitors to analyze.
- {{focus_areas}}: (Optional) Specific aspects to analyze (e.g., pricing, distribution, social media).
- {{data_sources}}: (Optional) Available data on competitors.
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if needed.
- For each competitor, analyze their brand positioning, unique selling propositions, and customer engagement tactics.
- Conduct a SWOT analysis for your brand and each competitor, focusing on brand positioning.
- Compare competitors across different marketing channels (e.g., online presence, social media engagement).
- Identify gaps in your own strategy and provide actionable recommendations to leverage strengths and address weaknesses.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Competitor Profiles, SWOT Analysis, Channel Comparison, and Strategic Recommendations. Use tables and bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data about competitors; use only provided information or clearly label assumptions.
- Keep the analysis focused on brand positioning and competitive strategy.
- Ensure recommendations are specific and actionable.
Example Brand: SwiftFit, Industry: Athletic wear, Competitors: Nike, Adidas, Under Armour.
Follow-up prompts
- What advantages do our competitors have that we should consider addressing?
- How can we leverage our unique strengths against competitors?
- Are there emerging competitors we should keep an eye on?