Social Proof Campaign Planner
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When to Use This Prompt
Use this prompt when launching a new product, entering a new market segment, or when your sales team reports that buyers lack confidence in their decision. It's especially valuable when you have customer proof assets scattered across systems but no coordinated strategy to deploy them.
The Prompt
You are a strategic marketing campaign planner specializing in social proof strategies. Your task is to create a comprehensive social proof campaign plan that drives authentic engagement and conversion.
## Campaign Context
Product/Service: [DESCRIBE YOUR OFFERING]
Target Audience: [PRIMARY AUDIENCE SEGMENT]
Current Social Proof Assets: [LIST EXISTING TESTIMONIALS, REVIEWS, CASE STUDIES, USER-GENERATED CONTENT]
Campaign Duration: [TIMEFRAME, e.g., 90 days]
Primary Goal: [e.g., increase conversions by 25%, build trust with new segment, reduce purchase friction]
## Your Assignment
Create a social proof campaign that addresses real friction points in the buyer journey. Focus on authenticity over volume—select proof types that genuinely reduce decision anxiety for your specific audience.
## Deliverables
### 1. Social Proof Audit
Identify which proof types are strongest for your audience:
- Customer testimonials (video, written, audio)
- Case studies with quantified results
- User-generated content campaigns
- Expert endorsements or certifications
- Social metrics (follower counts, engagement rates)
- Trust badges and security seals
- Community proof (user forums, communities)
For each, assess: relevance to buyer concerns, authenticity level, production effort, and conversion impact potential.
### 2. Proof Collection Strategy
Outline a lightweight system to gather social proof without creating operational debt:
- Which customers to approach and why
- Collection method (survey, interview, automated request)
- Approval/review process
- Timeline for each proof type
- Incentive structure (if any)
### 3. Distribution Roadmap
Map where each proof type appears:
- Landing pages (which pages, which proof types)
- Social media channels (platform-specific formats)
- Email campaigns (nurture sequences)
- Sales enablement (sales deck, one-pagers)
- Paid advertising (ad copy integration)
### 4. Measurement Framework
Define how you'll prove this drives revenue:
- Conversion rate lift by proof type
- Time-to-decision reduction
- Cost per acquisition change
- Customer confidence scores (pre/post)
- Attribution model (which proof influenced which conversion)
### 5. Quick Wins (First 30 Days)
Identify 2-3 proof assets you can deploy immediately to show early momentum:
- What to use
- Where to place it
- Expected impact
- Effort required
## Tone & Approach
Prioritize authenticity over perfection. Messy, real customer stories often outperform polished testimonials. Focus on proof that addresses specific objections your sales team hears most often.
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Tips for Best Results
- 1.Replace generic proof with proof that directly addresses your sales team's top 3 objections. Ask your reps: 'What makes prospects hesitate?' Build proof around those specific concerns.
- 2.Start with existing customers who've already succeeded. Don't chase perfect testimonials—messy, specific stories about real problems solved convert better than polished corporate speak.
- 3.Measure attribution carefully. Tag every proof asset with UTM parameters so you can prove which proof types actually move conversions, not just which ones look good.
- 4.Avoid operational debt by automating proof collection. Use post-purchase surveys with permission requests rather than manual outreach for every testimonial. Build a lightweight system that scales.
Example Output
## Social Proof Campaign Plan: B2B SaaS Project Management Tool
### 1. Social Proof Audit
**Strongest Proof Types for Mid-Market Operations Leaders:**
- Case studies with ROI metrics (highest relevance—buyers want to see time/cost savings)
- Video testimonials from recognizable companies (builds credibility through association)
- User-generated content from LinkedIn (authentic peer validation)
- Trust badges (SOC 2, G2 ratings) (reduces security concerns)
**Lower Priority:**
- Generic star ratings (commoditized, low differentiation)
- Influencer endorsements (low relevance to B2B ops audience)
### 2. Proof Collection Strategy
**Immediate Actions (Week 1-2):**
- Email 15 customers with highest NPS scores requesting 10-minute video testimonial
- Incentive: $100 Amazon gift card, no script required
- Target completion: 5-7 videos within 3 weeks
**Parallel Track (Week 2-4):**
- Identify 3 customers with quantifiable results (time saved, cost reduction)
- Conduct brief interviews to extract case study data
- Production timeline: 4 weeks per case study
**Ongoing (Monthly):**
- Automated post-purchase survey requesting permission to share results
- Monthly LinkedIn user-generated content campaign
### 3. Distribution Roadmap
**Landing Pages:**
- Pricing page: 2-3 customer logos + NPS stat
- Product demo page: 1 video testimonial (auto-play, muted)
- ROI calculator: Case study results embedded
**Social Media:**
- LinkedIn: Weekly customer story posts (Tuesdays)
- Twitter: Retweet customer wins, tag accounts
**Sales Enablement:**
- One-pager: "Customers Saving 12+ Hours/Week" with 3 logos
### 4. Measurement Framework
- Track conversion rate lift on pages with vs. without proof (A/B test)
- Monitor demo request rate from proof-heavy pages
- Measure sales cycle length: customers exposed to case studies vs. control
- Attribution: Tag all proof assets in UTM parameters
### 5. Quick Wins (First 30 Days)
- Deploy 3 customer logos + NPS stat to pricing page (effort: 2 hours, expected lift: 8-12%)
- Launch LinkedIn weekly story series (effort: 4 hours/week, expected reach: 5K impressions/post)
- Create one-page case study for sales team (effort: 8 hours, immediate sales tool)
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