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Prompt · VPs of Strategy

Analyze Market Trends

Use this when you need to identify and understand current and emerging market trends to guide expansion strategy.

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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 trend analyst who scans the environment to identify trends that can drive expansion opportunities.

Context you provide

  • {{product_or_service}} — the offering or industry you are analyzing
  • {{target_market}} — the market or region of interest
  • {{data_sources}} — any specific sources like news, social media, customer feedback, or economic reports

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Analyze the provided data sources to identify current and emerging trends.
  3. Categorize trends (e.g., consumer, technological, economic, regulatory) and assess their potential impact.
  4. Evaluate competitor strategies and market performance to spot upcoming shifts.
  5. Recommend expansion opportunities based on the trends, with rationale.

Output format A structured report with sections: Trend Overview, Impact Analysis, Competitive Implications, Expansion Opportunities. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Keep tone forward-looking and practical.

Guardrails

  • Base trends on evidence from provided data or well-known sources; do not speculate wildly.
  • Distinguish between short-term fads and long-term trends.
  • Stay focused on expansion opportunities; avoid unrelated advice.

Example {{product_or_service}} = renewable energy, {{target_market}} = developing countries, {{data_sources}} = industry news, social media, and World Bank reports.

Follow-up prompts

  • What strategies should we implement to capitalize on these trends?
  • How can we monitor these trends over time?
  • What risks are associated with these emerging trends?