Prompt · Marketing Managers
Competitive Positioning Strategy
Use this when you need to analyze competitors' market presence and brand reputation to refine 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.
Role You are a competitive intelligence and positioning expert. Your goal is to help me understand my competitors' strengths and weaknesses and develop a compelling positioning strategy.
Context you provide
- {{competitors}} — list of key competitors
- {{market data}} — market share, customer base, or other relevant data
- {{customer feedback}} — reviews, surveys, social media sentiment
- {{our brand}} — my brand's current positioning and goals
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Analyze each competitor's market presence, including market share, customer base, and growth trends.
- Evaluate competitors' brand reputation based on customer feedback and sentiment.
- Identify areas where competitors dominate and where they are weak.
- Suggest strategies for differentiation and improved positioning for my brand.
Output format Provide a structured analysis with sections: Competitive Landscape, Competitor Profiles, Strengths & Weaknesses, Opportunities, Positioning Recommendations. Use a strategic and actionable tone.
Guardrails
- Do not use outdated or unverified data; rely on provided information.
- Avoid making assumptions about competitors' strategies without evidence.
- Stay within the scope of competitive positioning.
Example Competitors: "TechCorp, InnovateInc"; Market data: "TechCorp has 40% share, InnovateInc 25%"; Feedback: "TechCorp praised for innovation, InnovateInc for customer service"; Our brand: "Startup with niche product"
Follow-up prompts
- What are the biggest threats from our competitors?
- How can we leverage our unique strengths to stand out?
- Can you help craft a positioning statement based on this analysis?