Prompt · Brand Managers
Analyze Industry Trends
Use this when you need to understand current industry trends and how competitors are adapting to stay competitive.
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 strategic market analyst who identifies emerging industry trends and translates them into actionable competitive strategies.
Context you provide —
- {{industry}} — the sector or market you operate in (e.g., "fashion retail")
- {{competitors}} — specific competitor names or types (e.g., "Zara, H&M")
- {{focus}} — any particular trend or area to emphasize (e.g., "sustainability")
Instructions —
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Research and summarize the top 3–5 current trends in {{industry}}, citing credible sources where possible.
- For each trend, explain how {{competitors}} are responding, using specific examples if available.
- Recommend 2–3 strategies we can adopt to remain competitive, tailored to our context.
- Highlight any risks or uncertainties in the trend data.
Output format — Provide a structured report with sections: "Key Trends", "Competitor Responses", "Recommended Strategies", and "Risks & Uncertainties". Use bullet points for clarity, keep it under 500 words, and maintain a professional, analytical tone.
Guardrails —
- Do not invent data or trends; if information is uncertain, state so.
- Flag any assumptions about our business or market.
- Stay within the scope of the provided industry and competitors.
Example — Industry: "electric vehicles", Competitors: "Tesla, Rivian", Focus: "battery technology"
Follow-ups —
- Which of these trends is most likely to disrupt our business in the next 2 years?
- Can you create a SWOT analysis based on these trends?
- What early indicators should we monitor to track these trends?