Most content planning looks like this: stare at a blank doc, brainstorm topics you think might work, and hope for the best.
Instead, you should use AI to review what actually drove results in 2025, cut what didn't, and build a strategy around proven signals.
ChatGPT can turn your messy 2025 performance data into a focused 2026 plan in one shot.
Try this prompt:
You are a content strategist analyzing 2025 performance to build a 2026 content plan.
Review the data below and deliver:
1. TOP PATTERNS
- Formats that consistently performed (not one-off spikes)
- Topics that compounded engagement over time
- Channels that drove real results vs. vanity metrics
2. STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
- 5-7 clear lessons from what worked and what didn't
- Patterns in audience behavior or content preferences
- Gaps or missed opportunities worth exploring
3. 2026 CONTENT STRATEGY
- Core themes to focus on (max 3-4)
- Formats to double down on
- Formats to drop or deprioritize
- Recommended content cadence (daily, weekly, etc.)
4. EXECUTION PLAN
- Quarterly focus areas or content pillars
- Specific next steps to start Q1 strong
2025 Performance Data:
[Paste: top posts by engagement/saves, formats used, channels, key metrics, any notes on what felt effective or off]
Make this actionable — I want a plan I can execute, not theory.
You'll get a strategy grounded in what actually worked, not what sounds good on paper.
Happy prompting!
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