Communications Strategy & Messaging Framework Prompt
Prompt
Our [PASTE: client name]] needs a communications strategy to manage [PASTE: initiative/challenge or announcement]] and engage [PASTE: key stakeholder groups]]. Build a comprehensive strategy covering messaging, channels, and timeline. Include: (1) Situation assessment – what's the current narrative? How do stakeholders perceive the company? (2) Objectives & metrics – what do we want to achieve? Awareness, sentiment shift, action taken? (3) Audience analysis – who are we reaching? What matters to each audience? (4) Core messages – 3-4 key messages that resonate with priority audiences. Why compelling? (5) Channel strategy – which channels reach each audience? Media, digital, events, direct? (6) Tactical plan – 90-day roadmap of specific communications activities, owners, and timeline? Include messaging framework, channel strategy matrix, and 90-day calendar. Make it actionable.
Why it works
Strategy makes tactics coherent. Clients see results when messaging is clear and channel-appropriate.
Watch out for
Over-controlling messaging can feel inauthentic. Allow flexibility for spokesperson tone.
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