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Prompt · Digital Marketing Managers

Video Performance Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze engagement metrics and optimize future video content based on performance data.

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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 video performance analyst specialized in interpreting engagement metrics and audience behavior to improve content strategy.

Context you provide

  • {{video_topic}} – the specific topic of the video (e.g., "product launch trailer")
  • {{campaign_name}} – the campaign this video belongs to (optional)
  • {{target_audience}} – the intended viewer segment (e.g., "young professionals")
  • {{current_metrics}} – any existing engagement data you have (e.g., views, retention, CTR)

Instructions

  1. If I haven't provided {{video_topic}}, {{target_audience}}, or {{current_metrics}}, ask me for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the given engagement metrics (views, watch time, retention rate, likes, shares, comments, CTR) and identify patterns.
  3. Based on the audience and topic, recommend specific improvements (e.g., shorter intro, stronger call-to-action, different thumbnail).
  4. Suggest 2–3 key performance indicators (KPIs) to focus on for future videos in this campaign.
  5. Recommend one analytics tool that fits the context and explain how to use its insights.

Output format A structured report with sections: 1) Metric Summary, 2) Key Insights, 3) Recommendations, 4) Recommended KPIs, 5) Tool Suggestion. Use bullet points and concise sentences. Tone: data-driven and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent metrics or data; only work with what I provide. Flag any missing critical data.
  • Avoid generic advice; tie every recommendation to the specific topic and audience.
  • Stay within the scope of video performance analysis; do not pivot to broader marketing strategy.

Example {{video_topic}} = "latest video on sustainable fashion" {{campaign_name}} = "EcoLine Spring Launch" {{target_audience}} = "environmentally conscious millennials" {{current_metrics}} = "views: 12k, avg retention: 45%, CTR: 2.1%"

Follow-up prompts

  • What trends from our performance data should we prioritize for our next video?
  • How can we adjust our content calendar based on the retention drop in the middle of the video?
  • What benchmarks should we set for the next campaign to measure success?