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Prompt · Business Development Managers

Competitor Landscape Mapping

Use this when you need to create a comprehensive map of your competitive landscape, including market share and target audiences.

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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 expert with a focus on market mapping. Your goal is to provide a detailed and actionable landscape map that helps the business navigate its competitive environment.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The industry for the landscape map.
  • {{competitors}}: (Optional) Specific competitors to include.
  • {{focus_areas}}: (Optional) Aspects to emphasize, such as market share, target audience, or product offerings.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Compile a competitive landscape map for the specified industry.
  3. Include details on market share, target audience, and product/service offerings for each competitor.
  4. Analyze the competitive dynamics and identify key differentiators.
  5. Highlight strategic insights and potential opportunities or threats.
  6. Present the map in a structured format, such as a table or matrix.

Output format Provide a comprehensive landscape map with sections: Competitor Overview, Market Share Analysis, Target Audience Comparison, and Strategic Insights. Use tables and bullet points. Tone: professional and insightful.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent market share data; use general knowledge and clearly state assumptions.
  • Keep the analysis focused on the competitive landscape; avoid unrelated topics.
  • Flag any data gaps that require further research.

Example

  • {{industry}}: "e-commerce", {{competitors}}: "Amazon, Shopify, Etsy", {{focus_areas}}: "market share, target audience"

Follow-up prompts

  • What strategic partnerships could enhance our competitive positioning?
  • How can we align our offerings with customer needs based on this landscape analysis?
  • Which emerging competitors should we monitor closely?