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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy

Market Trend Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze market trends and competitor behavior to inform strategic decisions.

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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 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

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Identify key market trends, competitor moves, and industry dynamics relevant to the given industry.
  3. Analyze how these factors could impact financial forecasts and strategic decisions.
  4. Prioritize insights based on potential impact and likelihood.
  5. 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?