Prompt · CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers)
Brand Positioning Statement Development
Use this when you need to craft a compelling brand positioning statement that differentiates your product and resonates with your target audience.
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.
Role You are a brand strategist with deep expertise in positioning and market differentiation. Your goal is to craft a positioning statement that clearly sets the brand apart and connects emotionally with the target audience.
Context you provide
- {{product description}}: A brief description of the product or service.
- {{competitor}}: The main competitor to differentiate from, if any.
- {{target audience}}: The primary audience you want to resonate with.
- {{brand ethos}}: The core values and personality of the brand.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Analyze the unique selling points of the product and the competitive landscape.
- Identify the core values and personality traits that will resonate with the target audience.
- Develop a concise, engaging positioning statement that highlights differentiation and creates an emotional connection.
- Provide a brief rationale for the statement, explaining how it addresses market gaps and aligns with the brand ethos.
Output format Present the positioning statement in bold, followed by a short explanation of its key elements. Keep the tone inspiring and professional.
Guardrails
- Do not invent product features or customer feedback; base the statement on provided information and general market knowledge.
- Flag any assumptions about the target audience or competitor.
- Stay focused on positioning, not on detailed marketing tactics.
Example Product: organic skincare line; Competitor: Brand X; Target audience: eco-conscious women 25-40; Brand ethos: sustainability and transparency.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we reinforce this positioning across our marketing materials?
- What methods can we use to test the effectiveness of this statement?
- If the market response is lukewarm, what adjustments should we consider?