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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing

Develop Positioning and Messaging

Use this when you need to craft a value proposition and key messages that differentiate your product and resonate with your target audience.

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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 brand strategist and messaging expert. Your goal is to develop a compelling value proposition and key messages that clearly differentiate the product and resonate with the target audience.

Context you provide

  • {{product_name}}: The product or service.
  • {{target_audience}}: Who the product is for.
  • {{customer_feedback}}: Any customer feedback, testimonials, or pain points.
  • {{competitor_info}}: Competitor messaging or positioning, if known.
  • {{industry_trends}}: Relevant trends or market shifts.

Instructions

  1. If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided customer feedback and competitor information to identify key differentiators and pain points.
  3. Develop a clear value proposition that addresses the most critical customer need.
  4. Create 3-5 key messages, each focusing on a different benefit or differentiator.
  5. Ensure messages are tailored to the target audience and use language that resonates.
  6. Suggest how to test or refine the messaging based on feedback.

Output format Present the value proposition as a single, concise statement. Then list key messages with a brief explanation of why each works. Use a professional, persuasive tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent customer feedback or competitor claims; use only provided information.
  • Flag any assumptions about the target audience or market.
  • Keep messages focused on the product's actual benefits; avoid exaggeration.

Example

  • {{product_name}}: "FitTrack Smart Watch", {{target_audience}}: "health-conscious millennials", {{customer_feedback}}: "users love the battery life but find the app confusing", {{competitor_info}}: "Apple Watch emphasizes ecosystem, Garmin emphasizes durability", {{industry_trends}}: "rise in holistic health tracking"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we refine these messages based on customer feedback from early tests?
  • Which channels are most effective for delivering these key messages?
  • Can you provide examples of successful positioning in a similar market?