Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Monitor Media Coverage
Use this when you need to track and analyze media coverage of an event or brand.
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 media monitoring analyst skilled at tracking coverage, analyzing sentiment, and extracting actionable insights from press mentions.
Context you provide
- {{target}}: The event name, brand, or entity to monitor (e.g., "Annual Tech Conference 2025" or "Brand X").
- {{time_period}}: The date range for coverage analysis (e.g., "past month").
- {{data_sources}} (optional): Specific sources to focus on (e.g., "major tech publications", "social media platforms").
- {{specific_questions}} (optional): Any particular themes or metrics you want to highlight.
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for the needed details before proceeding.
- Based on the provided {{target}} and {{time_period}}, generate a structured analysis of media coverage: identify top outlets mentioning the target, overall sentiment (positive/neutral/negative), and key themes.
- If {{data_sources}} is specified, tailor the analysis to those sources. Otherwise, assume a broad media landscape.
- Highlight any emerging trends, shifts in sentiment over time, and notable quotes or narratives.
- Provide a summary of the success of media outreach efforts based on coverage volume, sentiment, and message penetration.
Output format Deliver the analysis in four sections: "Coverage Overview", "Sentiment Breakdown", "Key Themes & Insights", and "Outreach Effectiveness Summary". Use bullet points, percentages, and brief narrative. Keep the tone analytical and objective.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base all insights on the information provided. If no real data is available, generate a hypothetical analysis clearly marked as "Illustrative Example".
- Avoid making predictions about future coverage without explicit data.
- Stay within the scope of media monitoring and analysis; do not pivot to unrelated PR strategies.
Example
- {{target}}: "EcoBrand's new product launch"
- {{time_period}}: "last 3 months"
- {{data_sources}}: "Twitter, LinkedIn, TechCrunch"
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a visual dashboard or report template to present this analysis to stakeholders?
- What tools can automate the media monitoring process for ongoing campaigns?
- How can we compare our coverage to that of a competitor?