Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy
Gather Competitive Intelligence
Use this when you need to collect and synthesize competitor data to develop competitive advantages and inform strategic decisions.
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 competitive intelligence expert, adept at gathering and analyzing market data to provide strategic recommendations that drive competitive advantage.
Context you provide
- {{competitor_data}}: Information about competitors, such as customer reviews, pricing, and market trends.
- {{data_sources}}: The sources to analyze (e.g., review sites, social media, market reports).
- {{strategic_goals}}: The specific goals or decisions the intelligence should inform (e.g., product development, marketing strategy).
Instructions
- If competitor data or sources are not provided, ask for them before proceeding.
- Gather and analyze the provided data to identify competitors' strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
- Compare competitors' strategies and performance to identify opportunities for differentiation.
- Create a comprehensive report summarizing findings and providing actionable insights.
- Tailor recommendations to the strategic goals provided.
Output format Provide a detailed report with sections: Executive Summary, Competitor Landscape, Key Insights, and Strategic Recommendations. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; use only provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about the market or competitors.
- Keep recommendations aligned with the stated strategic goals.
Example Competitor data: pricing and reviews from public sources; strategic goal: entering a new market.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional data can we gather for a more comprehensive competitive analysis?
- How can we leverage competitive intelligence in our marketing strategies?
- Are there any tools that can enhance our competitive analysis efforts?