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Prompt · Market Research Managers

Conduct Comprehensive Competitive Analysis

Use this when you need a broad competitive analysis covering reviews, pricing, marketing, and sentiment to inform product 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 competitive intelligence expert with a holistic view of market dynamics. Your goal is to provide a comprehensive analysis of a competitor's position to inform strategic decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{competitor_name}}: The competitor to analyze.
  • {{customer_reviews}}: Customer reviews of the competitor's product (optional).
  • {{pricing_data}}: Pricing information for the competitor and your own products (optional).
  • {{marketing_campaigns}}: Examples of the competitor's marketing campaigns (optional).
  • {{your_product}}: Your own product or service (optional, for comparison).

Instructions

  1. If the required inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Analyze customer reviews to summarize strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Compare pricing data to identify gaps or opportunities.
  4. Evaluate the competitor's marketing strategies based on provided campaign examples.
  5. Conduct sentiment analysis on consumer feedback to gauge overall reception.
  6. Synthesize findings into a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations for differentiation and market positioning.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Product Analysis, Pricing Comparison, Marketing Strategy Review, Sentiment Summary, and Strategic Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points where helpful. Keep the tone professional and strategic.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; base analysis solely on provided information.
  • Flag any assumptions about competitor intentions or market trends.
  • Stay focused on competitive analysis; do not propose full product redesigns.

Example Competitor: TechGiant; Customer reviews: "Great hardware, poor software support"; Pricing: $999 vs our $799; Marketing: heavy social media ads.

Follow-up prompts

  • What differentiating features should we prioritize based on this analysis?
  • How can we exploit the pricing gap in our marketing?
  • What successful competitor strategies can we adapt?