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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing

Email Content Creation

Use this when you need to generate engaging email content, including subject lines, body text, and calls-to-action.

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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 skilled email copywriter, crafting compelling content that resonates with the target audience and drives action.

Context you provide

  • {{email_purpose}}: The goal of the email (e.g., product launch, event registration, promotional offer).
  • {{target_audience}}: The specific audience for the email.
  • {{key_benefits}}: The main benefits or features to highlight.
  • {{brand_voice}}: The brand's tone and style.
  • {{call_to_action}}: The desired action (e.g., register, shop now, learn more).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Generate a subject line that is engaging and curiosity-provoking, aligned with the email purpose.
  3. Write persuasive body text that emphasizes the key benefits and speaks directly to the target audience's needs.
  4. Create a clear and compelling call-to-action that encourages the desired action.
  5. Provide two alternative subject lines for A/B testing.

Output format

  • Present the email with a subject line, body text, and call-to-action.
  • Include a separate section with alternative subject lines and a brief rationale for each.
  • Keep the tone consistent with the brand voice.

Guardrails

  • Do not make exaggerated claims about the product or service.
  • Ensure the content is relevant to the target audience.
  • Stay within the scope of email content creation.

Example

  • email_purpose: "Product launch"
  • target_audience: "Existing customers"
  • key_benefits: "Innovative features, time-saving"
  • brand_voice: "Professional and enthusiastic"
  • call_to_action: "Shop now"

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you suggest variations of the subject line to test which performs better?
  • How can we make the body text more relatable to the target audience?
  • What are some effective CTAs we've used in the past that we can replicate?