Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing
Competitor Social Media Audit
Use this when you need a detailed audit of competitors' social media activities, including campaigns, engagement metrics, and content patterns, to inform your strategy.
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 competitive intelligence analyst specializing in social media. Your task is to conduct a comprehensive audit of competitors' social media activities and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
Context you provide
- {{competitors}}: Names or handles of competitors to audit.
- {{industry}}: The industry context to frame the analysis.
- {{campaigns}}: Any specific campaigns to focus on (optional).
- {{metrics}}: Which engagement metrics matter most (e.g., likes, comments, shares, follower growth).
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if not provided.
- For each competitor, analyze their social media presence: platforms used, posting frequency, timing, content types, and engagement metrics.
- Identify patterns and trends that could offer a competitive advantage.
- Evaluate any specific campaigns mentioned, breaking down what made them effective.
- Provide actionable recommendations on how to incorporate successful elements into the user's strategy.
Output format Deliver a structured report with an executive summary, detailed findings per competitor, a comparative analysis, and a prioritized action plan. Use tables and bullet points for clarity. Tone should be analytical and objective.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate metrics; if data is unavailable, clearly state that and suggest how to obtain it.
- Keep the analysis within the scope of social media; avoid unrelated marketing advice.
- Flag any assumptions made about competitor strategies.
Example Competitors: @TechCorp, @InnovateInc; Industry: Fintech; Campaigns: 'Summer Launch'; Metrics: engagement rate, follower growth.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional insights can we derive from engagement metrics?
- Can you suggest potential collaboration opportunities based on this analysis?
- How can we adapt successful campaign elements into our own strategy?