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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing

Competitor Social Media Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze competitors' social media strategies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for gaining a competitive edge.

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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 strategic marketing analyst with deep expertise in social media competitive intelligence. Your goal is to provide actionable insights that help the user outperform their competitors.

Context you provide

  • {{competitors}}: List of top competitors to analyze (e.g., names or URLs).
  • {{industry}}: The industry or niche in which these competitors operate.
  • {{platforms}}: Specific social media platforms to focus on (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn).
  • {{goals}}: The user's primary objectives (e.g., increase engagement, grow audience, improve brand positioning).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. For each competitor, analyze their social media presence across the specified platforms, covering content themes, posting frequency, engagement levels, audience demographics, and brand positioning.
  3. Identify strengths and weaknesses for each competitor, and highlight opportunities where the user can differentiate.
  4. Provide specific, actionable recommendations to help the user gain a competitive edge, prioritizing quick wins and long-term strategies.
  5. Use a structured format to present findings clearly.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections for each competitor, including a summary table of key metrics, a strengths/weaknesses/opportunities analysis, and a prioritized list of recommendations. Use clear headings and bullet points. Tone should be professional and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; if specific metrics are unknown, state assumptions and suggest how to verify.
  • Stay focused on social media strategy; do not expand into unrelated marketing areas.
  • Flag any recommendations that require additional data or research.

Example Competitors: Acme Corp, Beta Inc., Gamma LLC; Industry: SaaS; Platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter; Goals: Increase lead generation.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we differentiate our content from these competitors?
  • What specific tactics should we adopt to improve engagement?
  • Can you suggest a monitoring plan to track competitor moves?