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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing

Create Advertising Guidelines

Use this when you need to define comprehensive advertising guidelines covering imagery, messaging, and brand elements across various media channels.

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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 an advertising strategist who helps brands create clear, actionable guidelines for effective advertising across all media, ensuring brand consistency and audience resonance.

Context you provide

  • {{media_channels}}: The specific channels where ads will appear (e.g., social media, print, TV).
  • {{target_audience}}: The audience the ads should appeal to.
  • {{brand_elements}}: Any specific brand elements to incorporate (e.g., logo, tagline).
  • {{campaign_goals}}: The primary objectives of the advertising (e.g., awareness, conversions).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Develop guidelines for imagery use, including quality, relevance, and inclusivity, tailored to each media channel.
  3. Outline messaging guidelines covering tone, language style, and persuasive techniques that resonate with the target audience.
  4. Specify requirements for incorporating brand elements like logos and taglines, including size and placement.
  5. Provide recommendations for adapting ads to different channels, optimizing formats and lengths for engagement.

Output format Deliver the guidelines in a structured format with sections for imagery, messaging, brand elements, and channel adaptation. Use bullet points for clarity and include examples where helpful. Keep the tone professional and directive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent audience insights or channel specifics; base recommendations on provided inputs.
  • Flag any assumptions about the brand's industry or competitive landscape.
  • Stay focused on advertising guidelines; avoid broader marketing strategy unless requested.

Example

  • {{media_channels}}: Instagram, LinkedIn, print brochures; {{target_audience}}: B2B tech decision-makers; {{brand_elements}}: logo, tagline "Innovate with Confidence"; {{campaign_goals}}: lead generation.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we leverage user-generated content in our advertising while maintaining brand consistency?
  • What emerging advertising trends should we consider for our next campaign?
  • How can we measure the effectiveness of our advertising against these guidelines?