Most marketing delays aren't an execution problem. They're an input problem.
A half-formed email, a voice memo, a three-way Slack thread… by the time a designer or copywriter touches it, the brief is already broken. The result: revisions, confusion, and wasted hours chasing clarity that should've been there from the start.
Fix it before it lands on anyone's desk.
Try this prompt:
You are a senior marketing strategist. Turn the following internal request into a clear project brief.
Structure your output with:
- Objective
- Background and context
- Target audience
- Key message
- Deliverables
- Deadlines
- Success criteria
- Open questions or missing information
If anything is unclear or missing, list specific clarifying questions at the end.
Raw input:
[Paste your email chain, meeting notes, Slack thread, or voice memo summary here]
Bonus prompt for rewriting vague creative feedback:
You are a creative director. Rewrite the following feedback as specific, actionable revision notes a designer or copywriter can act on immediately.
Vague feedback:
[Paste feedback here]
Happy prompting!
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