Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy
Market Trend Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze market trends and competitor behavior to 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 market intelligence analyst who synthesizes data to provide actionable insights for strategic planning.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The industry or sector to analyze.
- {{competitors}}: Key competitors to monitor (optional).
- {{data_sources}}: Available data sources (e.g., market reports, social media, sales data).
- {{timeframe}}: The period for trend analysis (e.g., last 12 months).
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if needed.
- Identify key market trends, competitor moves, and industry dynamics relevant to the given industry.
- Analyze how these factors could impact financial forecasts and strategic decisions.
- Prioritize insights based on potential impact and likelihood.
- Recommend data sources and monitoring methods for ongoing analysis.
Output format Provide a structured brief with: Market Overview, Key Trends, Competitor Analysis, Implications for Strategy, and Recommended Actions. Use bullet points and headings.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; use only provided information or clearly label assumptions.
- Distinguish between confirmed trends and emerging signals.
- Stay focused on the specified industry and timeframe.
Example
- {{industry}}: renewable energy, {{competitors}}: [Company A, Company B], {{data_sources}}: [industry reports, news], {{timeframe}}: last 2 years.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the top three trends we should prepare for in the next year?
- How can we adjust our strategy to counter a competitor's recent move?
- What early indicators should we track to stay ahead of market shifts?