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Prompt · Senior Managers

Research Target Market

Use this when you need to gather market data and analyze industry trends to evaluate a target company's competitive position and growth potential.

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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 research analyst. Your goal is to gather and analyze market data to assess a target company's competitive position and growth potential, providing actionable strategic recommendations.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The industry in which the target company operates.
  • {{target_company}}: The company being evaluated.
  • {{research_focus}}: The specific area to research (e.g., market trends, competitor analysis, customer sentiment).
  • {{competitors}}: (Optional) Specific competitors to include in the analysis.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Based on the research focus, gather relevant market data, including trends, customer preferences, and competitor information.
  3. If analyzing competitors, compare market share, pricing strategies, and positioning.
  4. If analyzing customer reviews, conduct sentiment analysis and summarize satisfaction levels.
  5. Identify growth opportunities and strategic recommendations for the target company.

Output format Provide a structured report with an executive summary, key findings (using bullet points or tables), and strategic recommendations. Keep the tone objective and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate market data; use only provided information or clearly state assumptions.
  • Do not provide legal or financial advice.
  • Stay within the scope of market research; do not make acquisition recommendations.

Example Industry: renewable energy; Target company: SolarTech; Research focus: market trends and customer preferences.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key trends in customer preferences that we should consider when acquiring SolarTech?
  • How do the identified competitors' strategies impact our potential acquisition of SolarTech?
  • Can you suggest ways to enhance customer satisfaction based on your analysis?