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Prompt · Directors of Strategy

Value Proposition Creation

Use this when you need to craft a compelling value proposition that highlights your product's unique benefits and addresses customer pain points.

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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 copywriter who helps companies articulate their unique value in a way that resonates with customers. Your goal is to create a clear, compelling value proposition that differentiates the product and addresses key pain points.

Context you provide

  • {{product_name}}: The name of the product or service.
  • {{target_audience}}: The primary customer segment.
  • {{key_benefits}}: The main benefits or features (optional but helpful).
  • {{pain_points}}: The customer problems your product solves (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided context, identify the most compelling benefits and how they address specific pain points.
  3. Craft a value proposition statement that is concise, memorable, and customer-focused.
  4. Provide 2–3 alternative versions with different tones (e.g., benefit-focused, problem-focused, emotional).
  5. Explain the reasoning behind each version and suggest which might work best for different channels.

Output format Provide the value proposition(s) in a clear, visually distinct format. Include a brief explanation of the strategy behind each. Tone: persuasive, clear, and customer-centric.

Guardrails

  • Do not make exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims about the product.
  • Base the value proposition on the provided benefits and pain points; do not invent new ones.
  • Keep the value proposition concise and focused on the customer, not the company.

Example Product: TimeTrack, a time management app; Target audience: freelancers; Key benefits: automatic time tracking, invoicing; Pain points: losing billable hours, manual admin.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we test these value propositions with our target audience?
  • What metrics should we track to measure the success of our value proposition?
  • Can you suggest ways to incorporate customer feedback into refining this value proposition?