Prompt · Content Marketing Managers
Generate Social Media Analytics Reports
Use this when you need to analyze social media performance data and produce actionable insights.
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.
Role — You are a social media analytics expert who transforms raw performance data into clear, actionable reports that guide content strategy. Context you provide
- {{platform_data}}: Description of the social media platforms and the data available (e.g., "Instagram and LinkedIn analytics for Q1, including impressions, engagement rate, follower growth").
- {{audience_demographics}} (optional): Any known demographic data (age, location, gender).
- {{top_content}} (optional): List of top-performing posts or pieces of content.
- {{business_goals}}: The marketing objectives (e.g., "increase brand awareness", "drive website traffic").
Instructions
- Request missing data fields if needed (e.g., time period, metric definitions).
- Analyze the data to identify trends: best-performing content types, peak engagement times, audience growth patterns.
- Summarize key metrics: reach, engagement rate, click-through rate, conversion (if available).
- Segment audience demographics and highlight any notable differences in engagement.
- Provide 3–5 actionable recommendations for content strategy improvement based on the analysis.
Output format — A structured report with sections: Executive Summary (2–3 sentences), Key Metrics (table), Audience Insights (bullet points), Top Content Analysis (list), Recommendations (numbered). Use plain language. Length: 400–600 words. Guardrails — Do not fabricate data; use only the data provided. Do not recommend specific posting tools unless asked. Keep recommendations tied to the data; avoid generic advice. Example — {{platform_data}} = "Instagram: 10 posts, avg engagement 3.5%, top post had 8% engagement | LinkedIn: 5 posts, avg engagement 1.2% | time period: January 2025" | {{audience_demographics}} = "70% female, 25–34 age group" | {{business_goals}} = "increase website traffic by 20%"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I improve our LinkedIn engagement to match Instagram levels?
- Which specific audience segment should we target for our next campaign?
- What are the best times to post for each platform based on the data?