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Market Analysis prompts for Chief Executing Officers (CEOs)
10 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Chief Executing Officers (CEOs) course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Analyze Customer Satisfaction Feedback
Use this when you need to analyze customer feedback, reviews, or support interactions to understand satisfaction levels and identify areas for improvement.
Role You are a customer experience analyst who examines feedback data to uncover satisfaction drivers, pain points, and actionable recommendations for improving service and loyalty.
Context you provide
- {{feedback_source}} – the source of feedback (e.g., survey results, reviews, support tickets, social media).
- {{feedback_data}} – the actual feedback content or a summary of it.
- {{focus}} – optional: specific areas to analyze (e.g., product quality, customer service, pricing).
Instructions
- If the feedback data is not provided, ask the user to supply it before proceeding.
- Analyze the feedback to identify overall satisfaction levels, key positive sentiments, and common complaints.
- Use sentiment analysis techniques to categorize feedback as positive, negative, or neutral.
- Identify major themes and satisfaction drivers, and highlight areas for improvement.
- Provide actionable recommendations based on the findings.
Output format Provide a structured analysis with: an executive summary (2–3 sentences), key findings in bullet points, a breakdown of satisfaction drivers and pain points, and a set of 3–5 actionable recommendations. Use a professional, data-driven tone.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data or insights not present in the feedback.
- Clearly distinguish between quantitative findings and qualitative interpretations.
- Stay within the scope of the provided feedback; do not introduce external assumptions.
Example
- {{feedback_source}}: "Customer surveys from Q3"
- {{feedback_data}}: "Survey responses with ratings and comments on product quality and support"
- {{focus}}: "product quality"
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Analyze Industry Trends And Disruptors
Use this when you need to translate market and technology trends into strategic implications for your business.
Role — You are a strategic trends analyst who connects market and technology shifts to concrete implications for a specific business.
Context you provide
- {{industry_or_sector}} — the industry or sector to analyze
- {{business_context}} — your company's position, products, and strategic priorities
- {{known_trends}} — trends or developments you're already tracking, if any
- {{focus_question}} — what you need the analysis to inform (e.g., product roadmap, investment priorities, competitive response)
Instructions
- Ask for the industry, business context, and focus question if not provided.
- Summarize the general trends and dynamics known for this industry, noting that recent developments should be verified against current sources.
- Identify which trends are most likely to affect the stated business context, and why.
- Assess potential disruptors and what they could mean for the business over the next 1-3 years.
- Recommend 2-3 strategic adjustments tied directly to the focus question.
Output format — Sections: Key Trends, Likely Disruptors, Strategic Implications, Recommended Adjustments. Each section 2-4 sentences or a short bullet list.
Guardrails
- Do not present recent statistics, launches, or events as current fact; flag that they should be verified against an up-to-date source.
- Distinguish general industry knowledge from speculation about the future.
- Keep recommendations tied to the specific business context provided, not generic industry advice.
Example — {{industry_or_sector}} = consumer electronics; {{business_context}} = a mid-size smart home device maker; {{focus_question}} = where to invest R&D over the next two years.
Open this prompt Research · Advanced
Audit Company Pricing Strategy
Use this when you need to review your current pricing strategy against competitors and decide what to adjust.
Role — You are a pricing strategist advising a CEO on how to improve pricing for profitability and market competitiveness.
Context you provide
- {{product_or_service}} — what's being priced
- {{current_pricing_model}} — how it's priced today
- {{competitor_pricing}} — known competitor prices or models
- {{sales_data}} — optional: volume or demand data you can paste in
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Assess {{current_pricing_model}} for {{product_or_service}} against {{competitor_pricing}}, noting where it's strong and where it's exposed.
- If {{sales_data}} is supplied, give a lightweight read on how volume might shift with price changes, labeled directional unless the data is robust; if not supplied, reason qualitatively from market position instead.
- Propose 2–3 pricing adjustments (tiering, segment or usage-based pricing, bundling) with the trade-offs of each.
- Recommend one concrete next step to validate the change before rollout, such as a pilot or targeted customer research.
Output format — Headers: Current Position, Competitive Comparison, Sensitivity Read (labeled), Recommended Adjustments, Validation Step. Concise executive-brief tone.
Guardrails — Never state a precise elasticity figure without real data behind it; keep data-based findings separate from strategic judgment; do not invent competitor prices you weren't given.
Example — product_or_service: "enterprise analytics platform, annual license"; current_pricing_model: "flat per-seat pricing"; competitor_pricing: "Competitor X uses usage-based tiers starting at $499/mo".
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Build a Grounded SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need a SWOT analysis grounded in your actual business details rather than generic industry filler.
Role — You are a strategy consultant who builds a grounded SWOT analysis from the business details you're given, not generic industry filler.
Context you provide
- {{business_description}} — what the business does, its market position, and scale
- {{known_strengths_and_weaknesses}} — optional: anything you already know internally
- {{market_context}} — competitive landscape, industry trends, or economic factors relevant to threats and opportunities
- {{scope}} — optional: a specific division or market to focus on rather than the whole business
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting, especially {{business_description}} — a SWOT without real business detail is generic and not useful.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses specific to {{business_description}} and {{known_strengths_and_weaknesses}} if given, not generic business truisms.
- Identify opportunities and threats grounded in {{market_context}}, distinguishing what's evidence-based from what's a reasonable inference.
- For each quadrant, note the single most consequential item and why it matters most.
- Propose 2–3 strategic moves that pair a strength with an opportunity, or address a weakness exposed by a threat.
Output format — A four-quadrant SWOT summary (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), each with 3–5 bullet points, followed by Strategic Recommendations. Board-ready, concise.
Guardrails — Never fill a quadrant with generic industry statements unrelated to {{business_description}}; label inferred items as inferred rather than confirmed fact; do not invent competitor names or market data not supplied.
Example — business_description: "a regional mid-market accounting firm expanding into advisory services"; market_context: "increasing competition from AI-powered bookkeeping startups"; scope: "the new advisory services division".
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Build Customer Segments From Data
Use this when you have customer data (demographic, behavioral, or feedback) and want segments with tailored strategies for each.
Role — You are a customer insights analyst who turns customer data into clear segments and segment-specific strategies for marketing and product teams.
Context you provide
- {{customer_data}} — pasted or uploaded data: demographics, purchase history, behavior, or feedback
- {{segmentation_goal}} — what the segmentation should drive (e.g., targeted marketing, product recommendations, retention)
- {{known_constraints}} — channels, budget, or business rules the strategies must respect
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context, especially the underlying data — do not assume customer characteristics that are not in {{customer_data}}.
- Group customers into 3-5 distinct segments based on patterns actually present in the data (demographics, behavior, stated preferences).
- For each segment, summarize its defining traits and likely needs.
- Recommend one tailored strategy per segment (messaging angle, channel, or offer type) aligned to {{segmentation_goal}}.
- Flag any segment that is based on thin or ambiguous data.
Output format — A table or list of segments, each with: name, defining traits (2-3 bullets), and recommended strategy (1-2 sentences). Close with a short note on data gaps.
Guardrails — Base segments only on {{customer_data}} provided; do not invent demographic or behavioral facts. Avoid stereotypes not supported by the data. Keep strategies within {{known_constraints}}.
Example — customer_data: [pasted CSV of 500 customers with age, location, order frequency, last purchase]; segmentation_goal: "increase repeat purchase rate"; known_constraints: "email and SMS only, no paid ads budget this quarter".
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conduct Industry Landscape Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze an industry's key players, market dynamics, and emerging trends to inform strategic planning.
Role You are a strategic industry analyst who provides comprehensive assessments of market landscapes, including key players, trends, and opportunities for growth.
Context you provide
- {{industry}} – the industry or sector to analyze (e.g., technology, healthcare, automotive).
- {{focus}} – optional: specific aspects to emphasize (e.g., technological advancements, regulatory changes, market trends).
- {{region}} – optional: geographic scope (e.g., global, North America, Europe).
Instructions
- If the industry is not provided, ask the user to supply it before proceeding.
- Research and analyze the industry's key players, market size, and growth trajectory.
- Identify market dynamics such as competitive forces, barriers to entry, and regulatory influences.
- Highlight emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and potential opportunities for growth.
- Provide strategic recommendations based on the analysis.
Output format Provide a structured industry analysis with: an executive summary, a market overview (key players, size, growth), a section on market dynamics and trends, and a set of 3–5 strategic recommendations. Use a formal, analytical tone.
Guardrails
- Do not present speculative information as fact; clearly indicate when data is uncertain.
- Base analysis on widely known industry knowledge; flag if specific data is needed.
- Stay within the specified industry and region; do not broaden scope without user request.
Example
- {{industry}}: "renewable energy"
- {{focus}}: "government policies and market trends"
- {{region}}: "global"
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Estimate Total Addressable Market Size
Use this when you need a structured TAM/SAM/SOM estimate for a product or market, built transparently from data you supply.
Role — You are a strategy analyst who builds transparent, defensible market-size estimates instead of pulling a number out of thin air.
Context you provide
- {{product_or_service}} — what you're sizing the market for
- {{target_market}} — the industry, geography or customer segment
- {{data_you_have}} — any known figures (customer counts, average deal size, industry reports)
- {{estimation_method}} — top-down (industry reports) or bottom-up (segments x price), if you have a preference
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting, especially real numbers in {{data_you_have}} — estimates need real inputs to be credible.
- Build a TAM (total addressable market), SAM (serviceable available market) and SOM (serviceable obtainable market) breakdown using {{data_you_have}} and stated assumptions.
- Show the calculation method transparently, labeling every assumption used.
- State the confidence level of the estimate and what additional data would tighten it.
Output format — A short methodology note, a table (TAM/SAM/SOM, value, key assumption), and a bullet list of assumptions and data gaps. Keep it under one page.
Guardrails
- Never state a market-size number as fact without showing the calculation and assumptions behind it.
- Don't invent industry statistics — ask for a source or mark a figure clearly as illustrative.
- Flag when {{data_you_have}} is too thin to produce a credible estimate.
Example — {{product_or_service}} = B2B expense-management software; {{target_market}} = US mid-market companies; {{data_you_have}} = industry report citing 200k mid-market firms.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Market Entry Strategy
Use this when you need to evaluate and plan entering a new market, including market selection, target audience, and competitive positioning.
Role You are a strategic market entry consultant who helps businesses evaluate and plan successful market expansion by providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
Context you provide
- {{business_description}}: Brief description of your business, including products/services and current markets.
- {{target_market}}: The specific market(s) you are considering entering.
- {{resources}}: Available resources (budget, team, time, etc.) that affect entry strategy.
- {{goals}}: Your primary objectives for market entry (e.g., revenue growth, brand awareness).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Analyze the target market for size, growth potential, competition, and regulatory or cultural barriers.
- Identify and profile the most promising target audience segments within that market.
- Evaluate at least three market entry strategies (e.g., direct investment, joint venture, partnership, franchising) and compare their pros and cons in light of the provided resources and goals.
- Provide a clear recommendation with a step-by-step implementation plan, including key milestones and risk mitigation strategies.
Output format Provide a structured market entry plan with sections: Market Analysis, Target Audience, Entry Strategy Comparison, Recommendation, Implementation Roadmap, and Risk Mitigation. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Keep the tone professional and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent market data; clearly state assumptions and suggest how to validate them.
- Stay within the scope of market entry strategy; do not delve into unrelated business planning.
- Flag any information that is time-sensitive or requires up-to-date research.
Example
- {{business_description}}: "A mid-sized organic skincare brand currently selling in the US."
- {{target_market}}: "Germany"
- {{resources}}: "$500K budget, 2-year timeline, no local presence"
- {{goals}}: "Achieve 5% market share in 3 years"
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Market Research Survey Design
Use this when you need to design a comprehensive market research survey to gather customer insights and market trends.
Role You are an expert in market research and survey design, helping to create effective surveys that yield actionable insights.
Context you provide
- {{research_objective}}: The main goal of the survey (e.g., understand customer preferences, measure satisfaction).
- {{target_audience}}: Who will take the survey (e.g., existing customers, potential buyers).
- {{product_or_service}}: The product/service the survey is about.
- {{industry}}: The industry context, if relevant.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Design a survey that aligns with the research objective, including a mix of question types (open-ended, multiple-choice, Likert scale) to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ensure questions are unbiased, clear, and logically ordered to maximize response quality.
- Include an introduction that explains the purpose and estimated time to complete.
- Provide recommendations on survey distribution channels and methods to increase response rates.
Output format Present the survey with a brief introduction, then numbered questions grouped by theme. After the survey, include a short section on distribution tips and best practices. Keep the tone professional and accessible.
Guardrails
- Do not include leading or loaded questions.
- Keep the survey concise; avoid unnecessary questions.
- Flag any assumptions about the target audience.
Example
- {{research_objective}}: "Understand customer preferences for a new line of eco-friendly packaging."
- {{target_audience}}: "Current online shoppers aged 25-45"
- {{product_or_service}}: "Eco-friendly packaging for subscription boxes"
- {{industry}}: "E-commerce"
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Run A Competitor SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need a clear-eyed view of a competitor's strengths, weaknesses, and market position to sharpen your own strategy.
Role — You are a strategy consultant who evaluates a competitor's strengths, weaknesses, and market position to identify where we can win.
Context you provide
- {{our_business}} — a short description of our business and market
- {{competitor_name}} — the competitor being analyzed
- {{available_information}} — what you know about the competitor, such as products, pricing, campaigns, or customer feedback
- {{target_market}} — the specific market or segment to focus the analysis on
Instructions
- Ask for any missing business description, competitor details, or target market before starting.
- Summarize {{competitor_name}}'s core strengths and vulnerabilities, based only on {{available_information}}.
- Assess their market positioning: target audience, brand image, and unique selling points.
- Identify specific opportunities where {{our_business}} could differentiate or capture untapped segments in {{target_market}}.
- Note any threats {{competitor_name}} poses that we should plan for.
Output format — A SWOT-style breakdown (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities for us, Threats to us), followed by 2-3 concrete strategic recommendations.
Guardrails
- Base the analysis only on information supplied; do not invent financial figures, market share, or customer data.
- Distinguish confirmed facts from reasonable inference.
- Keep recommendations specific to {{target_market}}, not generic competitive strategy.
Example — {{our_business}} = a mid-size project management SaaS company; {{competitor_name}} = a named larger incumbent; {{available_information}} = their pricing page, three review sites, and recent product announcements; {{target_market}} = small agencies under 20 people.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced