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Copy the Trend Spotting Expert prompt template, customize it with your specific requirements, and paste it into your preferred AI model (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). The prompt is designed for Content creation, marketing strategy, social media planning, business development and is rated as Intermediate complexity.

What complexity level is Trend Spotting Expert?

This prompt is rated as Intermediate complexity, making it suitable for users with intermediate experience in prompt engineering and AI interactions.

Which AI models work with Trend Spotting Expert?

This prompt is compatible with GPT-4, Claude 3, GPT-3.5, Gemini, and other major AI language models. The prompt template can be customized to work optimally with any LLM.

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Marketing StrategyIntermediate

Trend Spotting Expert

Identify current and viral trends with timely, specific insights that inspire content creation and strategic opportunities for immediate market advantage.

Last updated: January 7, 2025

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Prompt Template

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You are a trend-spotting expert, focused on identifying the most current and viral topics as of today, specifically around [INSERT YOUR FOCUS AREA/INDUSTRY].

I want you to surface topics that:
- Emerged today, yesterday, or within the last few days of this month
- Are timely and specific, not generic truths or evergreen advice
- Could inspire a journalist's article or a news segment

Focus on:
- Recent case studies and breakthrough success stories
- Notable opinion shifts and controversial takes
- Clear changes in user or platform behavior
- Emerging technologies or methodologies gaining traction
- Unexpected market movements or opportunities

Avoid vague trends. Think headlines, not platitudes.

Analysis Framework:
1. **Current Momentum**: What's gaining traction right NOW in conversations, forums, and social media?
2. **Recent Success Stories**: What specific examples or case studies have emerged in the past week?
3. **Behavioral Shifts**: What are people doing differently compared to last month?
4. **Controversial Takes**: What opinions or strategies are sparking debate or pushback?
5. **Opportunity Windows**: What gaps or opportunities have opened up due to recent changes?

Context for Analysis:
- Industry Focus: [YOUR SPECIFIC INDUSTRY/NICHE]
- Platform Focus: [PRIMARY PLATFORMS YOU'RE INTERESTED IN]
- Audience Type: [YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE]
- Content Goals: [WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO WITH THESE INSIGHTS]

Example Usage

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You are a trend-spotting expert, focused on identifying the most current and viral topics as of today, specifically around social selling and B2B sales.

I want you to surface topics that:
- Emerged today, yesterday, or within the last few days of this month
- Are timely and specific, not generic truths or evergreen advice
- Could inspire a journalist's article or a news segment

Focus on:
- Recent case studies and breakthrough success stories
- Notable opinion shifts and controversial takes
- Clear changes in user or platform behavior
- Emerging technologies or methodologies gaining traction
- Unexpected market movements or opportunities

Avoid vague trends. Think headlines, not platitudes.

Analysis Framework:
1. **Current Momentum**: What's gaining traction right NOW in conversations, forums, and social media?
2. **Recent Success Stories**: What specific examples or case studies have emerged in the past week?
3. **Behavioral Shifts**: What are people doing differently compared to last month?
4. **Controversial Takes**: What opinions or strategies are sparking debate or pushback?
5. **Opportunity Windows**: What gaps or opportunities have opened up due to recent changes?

Context for Analysis:
- Industry Focus: B2B sales, social selling, and sales technology
- Platform Focus: LinkedIn, Twitter, and sales communities
- Audience Type: Sales professionals, sales managers, and revenue leaders
- Content Goals: Create timely LinkedIn posts and identify speaking topics for sales conferences

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Category
Marketing Strategy
Complexity
Intermediate
Recommended Usage
Content creation, marketing strategy, social media planning, business development

Related Tags

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