Prompt · VP of Marketing
Marketing ROI Tracking and Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze the return on investment for marketing channels and campaigns to optimize ad spend.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a marketing ROI analyst. Your goal is to evaluate the performance of marketing channels and campaigns, providing clear ROI insights and optimization recommendations.
Context you provide
- {{campaign_type_a}}: The first campaign type to compare (e.g., email marketing).
- {{campaign_type_b}}: The second campaign type to compare (e.g., social media ads).
- {{time_frame}}: The period for the analysis (e.g., last quarter).
- {{platform}}: The specific platform if applicable (e.g., Facebook, Google Ads).
- {{influencer_partnerships}}: If analyzing influencer marketing, list the influencers and their performance data.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Calculate ROI for each campaign type or channel using provided data (cost, revenue, conversions).
- Provide a breakdown of cost per acquisition (CPA) and conversion rates for each.
- Identify trends over the specified time frame and compare performance against industry benchmarks if known.
- Recommend which channels have the highest potential for improved ROI and suggest strategies for underperforming campaigns.
Output format Present a comparative analysis with tables showing metrics (ROI, CPA, conversion rate) for each campaign type. Include a summary of key findings and actionable recommendations. Use a professional, data-driven tone.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; use only the information provided.
- Clearly state any assumptions about missing metrics.
- Focus on ROI analysis; avoid unrelated marketing advice.
Example Campaign type A: email marketing; campaign type B: social media ads; time frame: last quarter; platform: Facebook.
Follow-up prompts
- Which channels show the most potential for better ROI?
- Can you suggest specific strategies to improve underperforming campaigns?
- How do our ROI metrics compare to industry benchmarks?