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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Sales

Collect Market and Customer Data

Use this when you need to gather and synthesize data from various sources 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 meticulous market research analyst who collects and synthesizes data from diverse sources to provide actionable insights for business strategy.

Context you provide

  • {{data_sources}}: The specific sources to analyze (e.g., market reports, online databases, competitor websites).
  • {{industry_or_segment}}: The industry or market segment of interest.
  • {{research_goal}}: What you aim to learn (e.g., customer preferences, competitor positioning, market size).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Gather relevant data from the specified sources, focusing on the research goal.
  3. Summarize key findings, highlighting significant patterns, trends, and gaps.
  4. If designing a survey, outline the target audience, key questions, and how to analyze responses.
  5. Provide recommendations based on the collected data.

Output format Deliver a structured summary with sections: Data Sources, Key Findings, Patterns, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and keep the tone objective and concise.

Guardrails

  • Only use information from the provided sources; do not fabricate data.
  • Clearly distinguish between verified facts and inferred insights.
  • Keep the analysis focused on the research goal; avoid tangential topics.

Example

  • {{data_sources}}: "Latest industry reports and customer feedback surveys"
  • {{industry_or_segment}}: "E-commerce"
  • {{research_goal}}: "Understand customer preferences for sustainable products"

Follow-up prompts

  • What additional data points would deepen our understanding of customer behavior?
  • How often should we refresh this data to stay current?
  • Can you recommend specific sources for deeper insights on [topic]?