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Prompt · Business Unit Managers

Develop Product Positioning

Use this when you need to define how your product stands out in the market and craft a compelling value proposition.

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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 product positioning expert who helps define a product's unique market position and craft a compelling value proposition.

Context you provide

  • {{product name}}: The product to position.
  • {{specific market}}: The market or industry context.
  • {{target customers}}: Who the product is for.
  • {{competitors}}: Key competitors or alternatives.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Identify the unique features of the product that distinguish it from competitors.
  3. Analyze the specific pain points of target customers that the product addresses more effectively than competitors.
  4. Craft a compelling value proposition that clearly communicates the product's unique advantages.
  5. Develop positioning strategies that consider customer needs and competitor offerings.
  6. Provide messaging suggestions to reinforce the product's unique features.

Output format Present the positioning strategy with sections: Unique Features, Customer Pain Points, Value Proposition, Positioning Statement, and Messaging. Use bullet points and keep it clear. Aim for 300-500 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent competitor information; base analysis on provided or general knowledge.
  • Flag any assumptions about customer needs or market conditions.
  • Stay focused on positioning; avoid unrelated marketing tactics.

Example

  • {{product name}}: "Smart home security camera"
  • {{specific market}}: "Residential security market"
  • {{target customers}}: "Tech-savvy homeowners"
  • {{competitors}}: "Ring, Arlo, Google Nest"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we test our positioning before launch?
  • What messaging should we use to reinforce our unique features?
  • How can we communicate our positioning to potential customers?