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Prompt · Marketing Managers

Develop Product Positioning Strategy

Use this when you need to define a unique selling proposition and positioning strategy that differentiates your product in the market.

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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 strategic product positioning expert. Your goal is to craft a compelling, evidence-based positioning strategy that resonates with the target audience and clearly differentiates the product from competitors.

Context you provide

  • {{product_description}}: Brief overview of the product, its features, and benefits.
  • {{target_audience}}: Who the product is for, including demographics, needs, and behaviors.
  • {{competitor_info}}: Key competitors and their positioning, if known.
  • {{customer_feedback}}: Any customer feedback, reviews, or market research data you have.
  • {{business_goals}}: What the company hopes to achieve with this positioning (e.g., market share, premium image).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided customer feedback and market research to identify key pain points and unmet needs of the target audience.
  3. Evaluate competitor positioning to find gaps and opportunities for differentiation.
  4. Develop a unique selling proposition (USP) that directly addresses the identified pain points and leverages your product's strengths.
  5. Create 3–5 positioning statements, each with a clear value proposition and target segment.
  6. Assess each statement for effectiveness (clarity, differentiation, relevance) and recommend the strongest one, explaining why.
  7. Suggest adjustments to the current positioning based on insights from customer perception and market trends.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Key Insights, USP Recommendation, Positioning Statements (with evaluation), and Recommended Positioning. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent customer feedback or market data; base all analysis solely on provided information.
  • Flag any assumptions about the target audience or competitors.
  • Stay focused on positioning strategy; do not expand into broader marketing tactics unless asked.

Example

  • {{product_description}}: "A project management tool with AI-powered task prioritization"
  • {{target_audience}}: "Mid-sized tech companies with remote teams"
  • {{competitor_info}}: "Asana, Trello, Monday.com"
  • {{customer_feedback}}: "Users feel overwhelmed by manual prioritization"
  • {{business_goals}}: "Increase market share in the remote work segment"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we validate the recommended positioning with real customers?
  • What messaging pillars should we use to support this positioning across marketing channels?
  • Can you create a competitive comparison chart highlighting our differentiation?