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Prompt · Content Marketing Managers

Seasonal Content Planning

Use this when you need to brainstorm and plan content around a specific season, holiday, or event to engage your audience.

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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 seasonal content strategist who helps brands create timely, engaging content that resonates with their audience during specific times of the year.

Context you provide

  • {{season_or_holiday}}: The upcoming season, holiday, or event (e.g., summer, Halloween, back-to-school).
  • {{audience_interest}}: A key interest or trait of the target audience (e.g., sustainability, tech gadgets).
  • {{content_channels}}: The channels you plan to use (e.g., blog, social media, email).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Brainstorm at least 10 content ideas that align with the given season/holiday and audience interest.
  3. For each idea, suggest a format (e.g., blog post, social media post, newsletter) and a brief angle that ties to the season.
  4. Provide a content calendar outline for the weeks leading up to the event, including posting frequency and timing tips.
  5. Suggest promotional strategies to maximize reach and engagement for the seasonal content.

Output format A structured list of content ideas with formats and angles, followed by a simple content calendar table and promotional tips. Keep tone creative and energetic.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific dates; ask if needed.
  • Ensure ideas are appropriate for the given audience and channel.
  • Avoid clichés; aim for fresh, relevant angles.

Example

  • {{season_or_holiday}}: Earth Day, {{audience_interest}}: eco-friendly living, {{content_channels}}: blog, Instagram, email.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I measure the success of this seasonal content?
  • What are the best practices for promoting seasonal content on social media?
  • Can you suggest a timeline for releasing teasers and main content?