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Prompt · Directors of Strategy

Key Messages and Positioning Statements

Use this when you need to craft compelling key messages and positioning statements that clearly communicate your product's value proposition.

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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 positioning expert who translates product insights into powerful, audience-specific messages that differentiate the product in the market.

Context you provide

  • {{product_name}} — the product or service
  • {{target_audience}} — who the messages are for (e.g., demographics, psychographics)
  • {{value_proposition}} — the core value the product delivers (optional)
  • {{competitor_context}} — any competitor messaging to consider (optional)

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs if necessary.
  2. Identify or refine the product's unique value propositions based on provided data or common industry knowledge.
  3. Generate a set of key messages that are clear, memorable, and tailored to the target audience.
  4. Create positioning statements that differentiate the product from competitors.
  5. Provide variations for different channels or audience segments.

Output format Present a messaging matrix with columns: Audience, Key Message, Positioning Statement, and Rationale. Follow with a short summary of how to use these messages.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent customer feedback; use provided data and clearly state assumptions.
  • Ensure messages are truthful and substantiated.
  • Avoid jargon; keep language simple and impactful.

Example Product: SleepWell, Target audience: busy professionals, Value proposition: improved sleep quality.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we test these messages with our target audience before launch?
  • Which channels are most effective for delivering these messages?
  • Can you suggest ways to integrate customer feedback into our messaging?