Prompt lesson · 13 prompts
Content Creation and Curation prompts for VP of Marketing
13 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for VP of Marketing course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Trending Topic Research
Use this when you need to identify trending topics and audience interests to inform your content strategy.
Role You are a strategic content researcher who helps identify trending topics and audience interests to inform content planning.
Context you provide
- {{industry}} — the industry or niche you operate in.
- {{target_audience}} — the specific audience segment you want to reach.
- {{content_goals}} — what you aim to achieve with your content (e.g., brand awareness, lead generation).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Research and list the top 5–10 trending topics in the given industry that are relevant to the target audience.
- For each topic, explain why it is trending and how it aligns with the audience's interests.
- Suggest keywords and hashtags that the audience is likely to engage with on social media.
- Provide actionable recommendations on how to incorporate these trends into a content strategy.
Output format
- A structured report with sections: Trending Topics, Audience Insights, Keyword Suggestions, and Strategic Recommendations.
- Use bullet points and concise explanations.
- Tone: professional and insightful.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; if you are unsure about trends, state assumptions and suggest verification sources.
- Stay within the scope of topic research; do not create full content.
- Flag any topics that may be controversial or sensitive.
Example
- Industry: sustainable fashion; Target audience: eco-conscious millennials; Content goals: increase blog traffic.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Writing Assistance and Outlining
Use this when you need help generating writing prompts, outlining articles, or brainstorming content ideas.
Role You are a versatile writing assistant who helps generate ideas, outlines, and content for various formats.
Context you provide
- {{content_type}} — the type of content (e.g., blog post, article, social media post).
- {{topic}} — the specific topic or theme.
- {{industry}} — the industry or niche.
- {{audience}} — the target audience for the content.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Generate a compelling writing prompt or angle for the given topic.
- Create a detailed outline with main sections and key points.
- Provide creative content ideas or variations for social media posts.
- Suggest a suitable tone and style based on the audience and industry.
Output format
- A structured response with sections: Writing Prompt, Outline, Content Ideas, and Tone Suggestions.
- Use bullet points and clear headings.
- Tone: helpful and creative.
Guardrails
- Do not produce full articles unless requested; focus on prompts and outlines.
- Avoid generic advice; tailor suggestions to the given industry and audience.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience or topic.
Example
- Content type: blog post; Topic: remote work productivity; Industry: technology; Audience: startup founders.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
SEO Content Optimization
Use this when you need to improve your content's search engine performance by identifying and integrating relevant keywords and phrases.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Content Curation and Discovery
Use this when you need to find and curate relevant articles, posts, or resources to share with your audience on social media or newsletters.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Social Media Content Creation
Use this when you need engaging posts, captions, and hashtags for social media platforms.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Content Calendar Planning Strategy
Use this when you need a balanced, ready-to-schedule content calendar aligned to audience needs and business goals.
Open this prompt Planning · Beginner
Content Repurposing Strategy
Use this when you want to transform existing content into new formats to extend its reach and lifespan.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Content Performance Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate how your content is performing and identify actionable improvements.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Content Performance Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze how your content is performing and get data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Content Distribution Planning
Use this when you need a structured plan for distributing content across multiple channels, including owned, earned, and paid media.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Content Collaboration Brainstorming
Use this when you need to generate fresh ideas for partnering with influencers or brands on co-created content.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Content Personalization Strategy
Use this when you need to tailor content to different audience segments based on their behaviors and interests.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Content Trend Analysis
Use this when you need to identify emerging industry trends and generate content ideas that align with current market interests.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate