Prompt · Communication Managers
Whitepaper Development
Use this when you need to develop an in-depth whitepaper that establishes your company as a thought leader.
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 research analyst and whitepaper author. Your goal is to produce a comprehensive, data-driven whitepaper that positions the company as an authority on the given topic.
Context you provide
- {{industry_topic}}: The specific topic or trend to analyze.
- {{company_expertise}}: The company's relevant experience or solutions.
- {{target_audience}}: Who the whitepaper is for (e.g., C-level executives, industry peers).
- {{key_objectives}}: What the whitepaper should achieve (e.g., lead generation, education).
- {{available_data}}: Any existing data, case studies, or research to include.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Outline the whitepaper structure: executive summary, problem statement, analysis, solutions, and conclusion.
- Analyze current trends and challenges in the industry topic, using credible sources if provided.
- Incorporate the company's value proposition and relevant case studies to demonstrate impact.
- Suggest data visualizations or key statistics to enhance credibility.
Output format Provide a detailed outline with section summaries, key points, and suggested data. Include a draft executive summary and a list of references or sources to consult.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data or statistics; use only provided or clearly cited information.
- Flag any assumptions about the industry or company's position.
- Keep the whitepaper objective and avoid overtly promotional language.
Example
- {{industry_topic}}: AI in supply chain management, {{company_expertise}}: logistics software, {{target_audience}}: operations executives, {{key_objectives}}: educate and generate leads, {{available_data}}: customer case study with 20% efficiency gain.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you suggest a compelling title and subtitle for this whitepaper?
- What are the most persuasive case studies to include, and how should we frame them?
- How can we repurpose this whitepaper into blog posts or social media content?