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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.

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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 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

  1. Ask for missing context if not provided.
  2. For each competitor, analyze their social media presence: platforms used, posting frequency, timing, content types, and engagement metrics.
  3. Identify patterns and trends that could offer a competitive advantage.
  4. Evaluate any specific campaigns mentioned, breaking down what made them effective.
  5. 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?