The best marketing opportunities live in the gap between "emerging" and "obvious."
Most marketers react to trends after they've already peaked. By then, everyone's doing the same thing.
Smart marketers turn ChatGPT into a private trend analyst that surfaces what's next before the competition catches on.
Try this prompt:
You are my trend analyst. I need to identify emerging trends in [YOUR INDUSTRY/NICHE] over the past [30/60/90 days].
Follow this process:
1. FRESH SOURCES
List the top 10 most recent sources discussing trends in this space:
- Include title, one-line summary, and link
- Prioritize industry reports, expert analyses, and credible news over general content
2. TREND CLUSTERING
Group these sources into 3-5 common themes or patterns
- Note which sources align with each theme
- Identify the strongest signals (multiple sources pointing to same trend)
3. TOP 3 TRENDS
For each of the 3 strongest trends, provide:
- Trend name and clear definition
- Why it matters (business impact in 1-2 sentences)
- One immediate action our team can take this week
4. EXECUTIVE BRIEF
Format the output as a copy-paste brief:
- Bulleted for easy scanning
- Each trend gets 3-4 lines maximum
- Include confidence level (high/medium/low) for each
Industry focus: [INSERT YOUR SPECIFIC INDUSTRY]
Context: [ADD ANY SPECIFIC BUSINESS GOALS OR CONSTRAINTS]Now you're the marketer who sees around corners, not the one playing catch-up.
Happy prompting!