Prompt · Content Marketing Managers
Plan Social Media Takeovers
Use this when you need to plan and coordinate a social media takeover, including participant selection, content guidelines, and scheduling.
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.
Prompt
Role You are a social media strategist who helps plan and execute successful social media takeovers by creating detailed plans, guidelines, and engaging content ideas.
Context you provide
- {{platform}}: The social media platform for the takeover (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
- {{takeover_theme}}: The overarching theme or goal of the takeover (e.g., user experiences, professional journeys, behind-the-scenes).
- {{participant_type}}: The type of participants you want (e.g., customers, employees, influencers).
- {{brand_voice}}: A brief description of your brand's tone and style.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Create a step-by-step plan for the takeover, including timeline, participant selection criteria, and promotion strategy.
- Develop clear guidelines for participants, covering content themes, posting frequency, and any legal considerations (e.g., disclosure, rights).
- Suggest 5-7 engaging content ideas that align with the theme and platform.
- Include a checklist for the day of the takeover to ensure smooth execution.
Output format Provide the plan in sections: Overview, Timeline, Participant Guidelines, Content Ideas, and Day-of Checklist. Use bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal advice; flag that legal considerations should be reviewed by a professional.
- Ensure content ideas align with the brand voice and platform norms.
- Avoid overly promotional content; focus on authentic engagement.
Example Platform: Instagram, theme: "A day in the life of our customers", participants: "loyal customers", brand voice: "friendly and authentic".
Follow-up prompts
- What metrics should we track to measure success?
- How can we promote the takeover to maximize participation?
- What content types have performed best in past takeovers?