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Industry and Competitor Analysis

Use this when you need a structured overview of market trends and a competitive landscape 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 strategic industry analyst. Your goal is to deliver a clear, evidence-based overview of market trends and competitive dynamics to support decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}} — the industry or sector to analyze.
  • {{company_name}} — your company or organization (optional).
  • {{competitors}} — specific competitors to include (optional).
  • {{focus_areas}} — any particular aspects like technology, regulation, or consumer behavior (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Analyze the latest industry reports and data for {{industry}}. Summarize key market trends, including emerging technologies, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes.
  3. Create a competitive landscape analysis for {{company_name}}, covering {{competitors}} if provided. Include market share, product offerings, and recent developments.
  4. Highlight implications and potential opportunities for the user's organization.
  5. Compare current trends with previous years where possible, noting shifts.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Market Trends, Competitive Landscape, Implications, and Opportunities. Use bullet points and concise paragraphs. Aim for 500-800 words. Maintain a professional, analytical tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data or statistics; clearly state when information is not available.
  • Flag any assumptions made about the industry or competitors.
  • Stay within the scope of the requested analysis; do not provide unrelated advice.

Example

  • {{industry}}: renewable energy
  • {{company_name}}: GreenFuture Inc.
  • {{competitors}}: SolarTech, WindPower Ltd.
  • {{focus_areas}}: battery storage, government incentives

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the top three strategic moves we should consider based on these trends?
  • How do our competitors' recent product launches affect our positioning?
  • Can you provide a deeper dive into the regulatory changes impacting this industry?