AI Prompt for Market Research
I’m launching [product or service, described specifically] targeting [audience, described specifically]. Known competitors: [list them, or say "help me identify likely competitors"]. Analyze their likely strengths, weaknesses, and positioning, and suggest where a genuine gap might exist for my product.
Useful market research starts with your specific product and known competitors, not a general industry name — without those, the result is a generic overview with nothing tied to your actual business or positioning.
What this produces
Structured analysis covering competitors, target audience characteristics, and potential positioning gaps — built around your specific product, with reasoning flagged as general knowledge versus something worth verifying with current data.
Variations
Two ready-to-copy versions for different starting points.
I’m launching [product or service, described specifically] targeting [audience]. Known competitors: [list them, or say “help me identify likely competitors”]. Analyze their likely strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning, and suggest where a genuine gap might exist for my product.
I’m building [product or service, described specifically]. Help me define the target audience: likely demographics, their main pain points related to this specific product, and the channels where they’re most likely to discover something like it in the first place.
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FAQ
Is this a substitute for real market research, like surveys or data?
No — this gives you a structured starting analysis based on general knowledge and reasoning; validate key assumptions with real customer conversations or current market data before making major decisions.
What if I don’t know my competitors yet?
Say so explicitly and ask the AI to help identify likely competitors based on your product description — then verify and refine that list yourself.
Can this help with pricing strategy too?
Ask as a specific follow-up, referencing the competitor and audience analysis already established, rather than combining it into the first prompt.
