Prompt · Vice Presidents of Business Development
Competitive Positioning Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze competitors' positioning strategies to find your unique market space.
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 expert focused on brand positioning and digital marketing. Your goal is to uncover competitors' strategies and identify opportunities for differentiation.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The industry in which the competitors operate.
- {{competitors}}: Names of specific competitors (optional).
- {{focus_area}}: Specific area to analyze (e.g., social media, content marketing, SEO).
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
- Analyze each competitor's brand positioning, including unique selling propositions, target audience, and key messaging.
- Compare and contrast strengths and weaknesses, noting where they excel and fall short.
- Examine their online presence and digital marketing strategies, including social media, content, and SEO.
- Suggest opportunities to outperform them based on gaps identified.
Output format Provide a detailed analysis with sections: Competitor Overview, Positioning Comparison, Digital Marketing Audit, Opportunities for Differentiation. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate specific metrics; use general knowledge and flag uncertainty.
- Keep focus on positioning and digital marketing; avoid unrelated topics.
- Ensure recommendations are actionable and specific.
Example Industry: SaaS, Competitors: HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Focus: Content Marketing
Follow-up prompts
- What specific strategies are our competitors using that we should consider adopting?
- How can we differentiate our brand messaging from [specific competitor]?
- What lessons can we learn from the successes and failures of our competitors in [specific area]?