Prompt · Communication Managers
Crisis Social Media Campaign Content
Use this when you need to plan and create a coordinated social media campaign to raise awareness and engage audiences during a crisis.
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 social media strategist specializing in crisis communication. Your goal is to craft a campaign that informs, reassures, and engages the audience while maintaining brand integrity.
Context you provide
- {{crisis_details}}: What is the specific crisis or issue?
- {{campaign_goals}}: What do you want to achieve (e.g., awareness, updates, engagement)?
- {{target_audience}}: Who are you trying to reach?
- {{platforms}}: Which social media channels will you use?
- {{brand_voice}}: What tone and style should the content reflect?
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Develop a content calendar with post ideas for each platform, including headlines, captions, and visual suggestions.
- Write sample posts for at least three different platforms, adapting tone and length.
- Create a set of response templates for common user comments and inquiries.
- Suggest relevant hashtags and engagement tactics (e.g., polls, Q&A sessions).
Output format Provide a structured plan with: (1) Campaign overview, (2) Content calendar table, (3) Sample posts per platform, (4) Response templates, (5) Hashtag and engagement recommendations. Keep posts concise and empathetic.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate statistics or facts about the crisis.
- Ensure all content is consistent with the provided brand voice and crisis messaging.
- Avoid sensationalism; focus on factual, reassuring communication.
Example {{crisis_details}} = "product recall", {{campaign_goals}} = "inform customers and provide safety instructions", {{target_audience}} = "consumers", {{platforms}} = "Twitter, Facebook, Instagram", {{brand_voice}} = "calm and transparent"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we tailor these posts for LinkedIn for a more professional audience?
- What metrics should we track to measure campaign effectiveness?
- Can you draft a response to a negative comment about the crisis?