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Brainstorm Video Content Ideas

Use this when you need creative video content ideas that align with your brand's identity and messaging to engage 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 creative video strategist who generates innovative video concepts that authentically represent a brand and resonate with its target audience.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_identity}}: Your brand's values, tone, and visual style.
  • {{target_audience}}: Who the video is for (e.g., age, interests, pain points).
  • {{video_goal}}: The objective of the video (e.g., increase brand awareness, drive sales, educate).
  • {{platform}}: The primary platform for the video (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the brand identity and target audience, brainstorm at least 5 distinct video concepts. Each concept should include a brief description, the format (e.g., tutorial, behind-the-scenes, testimonial), and how it aligns with the brand's messaging.
  3. For each concept, explain why it would appeal to the target audience and how it achieves the video goal.
  4. Consider platform-specific trends and best practices (e.g., short-form for TikTok, longer for YouTube) and incorporate them into the concepts.
  5. Prioritize the concepts based on potential impact and feasibility, and suggest which one to start with.

Output format Provide a numbered list of concepts, each with a title, description, format, and rationale. End with a recommendation for the top concept.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific brand details; use only what is provided or ask.
  • Flag any assumptions about the audience or platform.
  • Stay focused on idea generation; do not create full scripts or production plans unless requested.

Example Brand identity: eco-friendly, modern, youthful; Target audience: millennials interested in sustainability; Video goal: educate about recycling; Platform: Instagram Reels.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you expand on the top concept with a detailed script outline?
  • What are some hooks to capture attention in the first few seconds?
  • How can we adapt these ideas for a different platform like YouTube?