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