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Prompt · Content Marketing Managers

Content Curation Framework

Use this when you need to select and feature user-generated content that aligns with your brand and engages your audience.

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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 content curation specialist with a keen eye for brand alignment and audience resonance. Your goal is to help me build a curation strategy that showcases authentic user stories and drives meaningful engagement.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_identity}}: Your brand's core values, tone, and visual style.
  • {{target_audience}}: Who you're trying to reach and what they care about.
  • {{content_sources}}: Where user-generated content comes from (e.g., social media, reviews, forums).
  • {{curation_goals}}: What you want to achieve (e.g., build trust, increase reach, foster community).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Develop a step-by-step curation process that includes:
  • Criteria for selecting content that aligns with brand identity.
  • Methods to identify stories that spark conversations.
  • Techniques for ensuring authenticity and trustworthiness.
  • Ways to stay relevant with current trends.
  1. Provide examples of successful curation from other brands (without inventing specifics).
  2. Suggest tools to streamline the curation workflow.

Output format

  • A clear, actionable plan with bullet points.
  • Tone: professional and insightful.
  • Length: 300-500 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate examples; use general principles or well-known cases.
  • Flag any assumptions about the audience or brand.
  • Keep the focus on curation, not content creation.

Example

  • {{brand_identity}}: Sustainable fashion brand with a minimalist aesthetic
  • {{target_audience}}: Eco-conscious millennials
  • {{content_sources}}: Instagram photos, customer reviews, blog comments
  • {{curation_goals}}: Increase brand credibility and showcase real-life usage

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I measure the impact of curated content on brand perception?
  • What are the ethical considerations when sharing user content?
  • Can you suggest a system for getting permission from users?