50 Best ChatGPT Prompts for Marketing (Copy-Paste Ready 2026)

The difference between mediocre and excellent ChatGPT output is the prompt. After testing hundreds of prompts across real marketing campaigns, these are the 50 that consistently produce the best results.

Each prompt is copy-paste ready. Replace the bracketed sections with your specifics.

Email Marketing Prompts (1-10)

1. Subject Line Generator

“Generate 15 email subject lines for [product/offer]. Target audience: [description]. Mix these styles: 3 curiosity-driven, 3 benefit-focused, 3 urgency-based, 3 question-based, 3 personal/story-based. Keep each under 50 characters. Rate each on a predicted open rate scale of 1-10.”

2. Welcome Sequence

“Create a 5-email welcome sequence for [business]. Email 1: Welcome + deliver [lead magnet]. Email 2: Quick win tip. Email 3: Brand story. Email 4: Social proof. Email 5: Main offer. Each email 150-200 words. Tone: [casual/professional]. Include subject lines.”

3. Abandoned Cart Recovery

“Write a 3-email abandoned cart sequence for [e-commerce store]. Email 1 (1 hour after): Gentle reminder with product image placeholder. Email 2 (24 hours): Address common objections for [product type]. Email 3 (72 hours): Final urgency with [discount/incentive]. Keep each under 100 words.”

4. Re-engagement Campaign

“Write a re-engagement email for subscribers who haven’t opened in 90 days. Include: acknowledgment of the gap, a compelling reason to re-engage, a one-click preference update option, and a clear ‘stay or go’ CTA. Under 150 words. Subject line options included.”

5. Product Launch Announcement

“Write a product launch email for [product name]. Key features: [list 3-5]. Target audience: [description]. Price: [price]. Include: a hook opening, 3 benefit bullets (not feature bullets), social proof placeholder, and a strong CTA. Under 200 words.”

6-10. Additional Email Prompts

6. Newsletter template: “Create a weekly newsletter template for [industry]. Sections: main story hook (50 words), 3 curated links with 1-sentence descriptions, tip of the week, CTA.”

7. Winback offer: “Write a winback email offering [discount]% to churned customers. Acknowledge they left, highlight what’s new since they left, make the offer irresistible. 120 words max.”

8. Referral request: “Write an email asking happy customers to refer friends. Include: gratitude, referral incentive ([details]), simple sharing mechanism, and social proof of existing referrals.”

9. Event invitation: “Write an event invitation email for [event type]. Date: [date]. Value proposition for attending. Include 3 bullet points on what attendees will learn. RSVP CTA.”

10. Post-purchase follow-up: “Write a post-purchase email sent 7 days after buying [product]. Include: usage tips, FAQs, review request, and cross-sell suggestion. Warm, helpful tone.”

Social Media Prompts (11-20)

11. Content Calendar

“Create a 1-week social media content calendar for [business] on [platforms]. Include: post topic, hook line, CTA, and best posting time for each. Mix: 2 educational, 2 entertaining, 1 promotional, 1 engagement, 1 behind-the-scenes posts.”

12. LinkedIn Thought Leadership

“Write a LinkedIn post about [topic] from the perspective of a [job title] with [X] years of experience. Start with a bold, contrarian statement. Include a personal anecdote. End with a question that drives comments. Use line breaks between sentences. 150-200 words.”

13. Twitter/X Thread

“Create a 10-tweet thread about [topic]. Tweet 1: Bold hook with a promise of value. Tweets 2-9: One key insight per tweet with specific examples. Tweet 10: Summary + CTA to [action]. Each tweet under 280 characters. Include suggested hashtags.”

14. Instagram Carousel

“Create content for a 10-slide Instagram carousel about [topic]. Slide 1: Eye-catching headline. Slides 2-9: One tip per slide with brief explanation (under 30 words each). Slide 10: CTA. Also write a 150-word caption with 5 relevant hashtags.”

15-20. More Social Prompts

15. Viral hook generator: “Generate 10 viral hook openings for social media posts about [topic]. Each should create curiosity or challenge a common belief. Under 15 words each.”

16. Poll/question posts: “Create 5 engagement-driving poll questions about [industry/topic]. Each should have 2-4 options that spark debate.”

17. Behind-the-scenes: “Write 5 behind-the-scenes social media posts for [business type]. Each should humanize the brand and invite engagement.”

18. User testimonial post: “Transform this customer review into a compelling social media post: [paste review]. Add context, gratitude, and a soft CTA.”

19. Trend reaction: “Write a social media post reacting to [trend/news] from the perspective of [brand]. Include our take, why it matters to our audience, and a relevant CTA.”

20. Hashtag strategy: “Generate a hashtag strategy for [brand] on Instagram. Include: 5 branded hashtags, 10 niche hashtags (10K-500K posts), 5 broader hashtags (500K-5M posts), and 5 trending hashtags related to [industry].”

Ad Copy Prompts (21-30)

21. Facebook Ad

“Write 5 Facebook ad copy variations for [product]. Target: [audience]. Objective: [conversions/traffic/awareness]. For each: headline (under 40 chars), primary text (under 125 chars), description (under 30 chars), and CTA button text. Include one variation for each angle: pain point, benefit, social proof, curiosity, urgency.”

22. Google Search Ad

“Write Google Search ad copy for keyword ‘[keyword]’. Create 5 responsive search ad components: 5 headlines (max 30 chars each) and 3 descriptions (max 90 chars each). Include the keyword naturally. Focus on [USP].”

23-30. Additional Ad Prompts

23. Retargeting ad: “Write retargeting ad copy for visitors who viewed [product] but didn’t buy. Address the top 3 objections for [product type]. Include urgency element.”

24. Video ad script: “Write a 30-second video ad script for [product]. Structure: Hook (3 sec), Problem (5 sec), Solution (10 sec), Benefits (7 sec), CTA (5 sec).”

25. Testimonial ad: “Transform this customer testimonial into a compelling ad: [paste testimonial]. Keep it authentic while highlighting the key result.”

26. Comparison ad: “Write ad copy comparing [our product] to [competitor]. Focus on [key differentiator]. Be factual, not aggressive. Include specific data points.”

27. Seasonal promotion: “Write ad copy for a [holiday/season] promotion on [product]. Discount: [amount]. Duration: [dates]. Create urgency without being pushy.”

28. Lead magnet ad: “Write ad copy promoting a free [lead magnet type] about [topic]. Emphasize the value and what the reader will learn. CTA: Download now.”

29. App install ad: “Write ad copy for [app name] targeting [audience]. Highlight: key benefit, user count, app store rating. CTA: Download free.”

30. B2B LinkedIn ad: “Write LinkedIn Sponsored Content for [B2B product]. Target: [job titles]. Pain point: [problem]. Solution: [your product]. Include a thought-provoking question and demo CTA.”

Content Marketing Prompts (31-40)

31. Blog Post Outline

“Create a detailed blog post outline for ‘[topic]’. Target keyword: [keyword]. Include: H1 title with keyword, 8-12 H2 sections, 2-3 H3 subsections under key H2s, FAQ section with 5 questions, and meta description (155 chars). The outline should cover the topic more comprehensively than the current top 3 Google results.”

32-40. More Content Prompts

32. Case study: “Write a case study framework for [client result]. Structure: Challenge, Solution, Implementation, Results (with specific numbers), Key Takeaways.”

33. Lead magnet: “Create an outline for a [lead magnet type] about [topic]. Include: compelling title, 7-10 sections, key takeaways per section, and a CTA page.”

34. SEO meta descriptions: “Write 5 meta description variations for a page about [topic] targeting [keyword]. Each 150-155 characters. Include keyword naturally and a compelling CTA.”

35. Content repurposing: “Take this blog post and create: 5 social media posts, 3 email snippets, 1 infographic outline, and 5 quote graphics text. Blog: [paste or summarize].”

36. Competitor content gap: “Analyze these competitor blog topics [list topics]. Identify 10 content ideas they’re missing that would appeal to [target audience].”

37. How-to guide: “Write a how-to guide for [task]. Include: numbered steps, pro tips for each step, common mistakes to avoid, and tools needed. Target reader: [skill level].”

38. Listicle framework: “Create a ‘[X] Best [Category]’ article outline. For each item include: brief description, key features, pricing, pros, cons, and best for. Include an intro comparing all options.”

39. FAQ content: “Generate 20 frequently asked questions about [topic/product]. Group by theme. For each, write a 50-75 word answer optimized for featured snippets.”

40. Video script: “Write a 5-minute YouTube video script about [topic]. Include: hook (15 sec), intro (30 sec), 3-5 main points (3 min), summary (30 sec), CTA (15 sec). Conversational tone.”

Strategy Prompts (41-50)

41. Buyer Persona

“Create a detailed buyer persona for [product/service]. Include: demographics, job title, goals, pain points, information sources, objections to purchase, preferred content formats, and the words/phrases they use to describe their problems.”

42-50. More Strategy Prompts

42. SWOT analysis: “Conduct a SWOT analysis for [business] in the [industry] market. Include 5 items per category with brief explanations.”

43. Value proposition: “Create 5 value proposition statements for [product]. Target: [audience]. Follow the format: ‘We help [who] [achieve what] by [how], unlike [alternative].’ Rate each on clarity and differentiation.”

44. Brand voice guide: “Create a brand voice guide for [brand]. Define: personality traits (3-5), tone attributes, do’s and don’ts, example phrases, and words to use vs. avoid.”

45. Competitive positioning: “Map [our product] against [3-4 competitors] on a 2×2 matrix. Suggest the two most relevant axes for our market. Explain where each product fits and why.”

46. Campaign brief: “Write a marketing campaign brief for [campaign goal]. Include: objective, target audience, key message, channels, timeline, budget allocation suggestion, and KPIs.”

47. Pricing page copy: “Write pricing page copy for [product] with [X] tiers. For each tier: name, price, headline, 5-7 feature bullets, and CTA. Include a comparison table and FAQ.”

48. Customer journey map: “Map the customer journey for [product/service] from awareness to advocacy. For each stage: customer actions, touchpoints, emotions, pain points, and opportunities.”

49. Annual marketing plan: “Create a quarterly marketing plan for [business]. For each quarter: primary goal, key campaigns, channels to focus on, content themes, and measurable KPIs.”

50. Crisis communication: “Write a crisis communication template for [type of crisis]. Include: initial statement (within 1 hour), detailed response (within 24 hours), social media response template, and internal team communication.”

Tips for Better ChatGPT Marketing Prompts

• Be specific: Include your target audience, tone, word count, and format requirements
• Provide context: Share your brand positioning, competitor landscape, and campaign goals
• Request variations: Always ask for multiple options to test and iterate
• Iterate: Use follow-up prompts to refine output. “Make it more casual” or “Add more urgency”
• Include examples: Show ChatGPT examples of copy you like for style matching

For a comparison of which AI tool produces the best marketing content, see our ChatGPT vs Claude and best AI writing tools guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ChatGPT version is best for marketing?

ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) with GPT-4 produces noticeably better marketing copy than the free tier. The quality difference is most apparent in ad copy and persuasive writing.

Can I use these prompts with Claude or Gemini?

Yes. All prompts work with any major AI tool. Claude tends to produce more natural-sounding long-form content. ChatGPT is faster for high-volume short-form variations.

Do I need to edit AI-generated marketing copy?

Always. AI provides a strong first draft. Add your brand voice, specific data points, real customer examples, and verify all claims before publishing.