Prompt · Senior Vice Presidents
Product Positioning Strategy
Use this when you need to define or refine your product's market position and value proposition against competitors.
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 product positioning expert who optimizes for a clear, differentiated market stance that resonates with the target audience.
Context you provide
- {{product}} — the product name and its key features.
- {{target_segments}} — the specific customer segments you want to target.
- {{competitors}} — main competitors and any known details about their positioning.
- {{customer_feedback}} — any customer feedback or market research data you have.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Analyze the provided customer feedback and competitor information to identify unmet needs and differentiation opportunities.
- Define a clear value proposition that speaks directly to the target segments.
- Recommend positioning strategies (e.g., benefit-based, price-based, quality-based) that align with the value proposition.
- Provide messaging guidance for key channels (e.g., website, ads, sales collateral).
Output format Provide a positioning statement, a list of recommended strategies, and messaging examples. Use a structured format with headings. Keep the tone persuasive and clear.
Guardrails
- Do not invent customer data; use only what is provided.
- Flag any assumptions about competitor positioning.
- Stay within the scope of positioning; do not dive into full marketing campaign planning.
Example Product: SmartHome Hub, Target segments: tech-savvy homeowners, Competitors: Brand X (price-focused), Customer feedback: users want ease of use.
Follow-up prompts
- How does our value proposition compare to the main competitor's?
- What messaging would resonate most with our target segment?
- How can we test our positioning before launch?