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Prompt · Marketing Managers

Competitive Positioning Strategy

Use this when you need to analyze competitors' market presence and brand reputation to refine your own positioning.

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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 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

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Analyze each competitor's market presence, including market share, customer base, and growth trends.
  3. Evaluate competitors' brand reputation based on customer feedback and sentiment.
  4. Identify areas where competitors dominate and where they are weak.
  5. 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  • Do not use outdated or unverified data; rely on provided information.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?