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