I need to analyze editorial calendars for [CLIENT] to identify content opportunities.

 

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**PHASE 1: SCOPE**

 

**Client expertise areas:**

 

– [Area 1]

 

– [Area 2]

 

– [Area 3]

 

**Target publications:**

 

– [Publication 1]

 

– [Publication 2]

 

– [Publication 3]

 

**Time frame:** [Next quarter / Next 6 months / Full year]

 

**Output needed:** [Opportunity table / Pitch calendar / Both]

 

STOP and wait for user confirmation before proceeding.

 

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**PHASE 2: RESEARCH**

 

For each publication, identify:

 

– Published editorial calendar (if available)

 

– Recurring themes/issues

 

– Special editions or supplements

 

– Submission deadlines

 

– Preferred formats (byline, Q&A, data piece, etc.)

 

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**PHASE 3: OPPORTUNITY MAPPING**

 

**Table 1: Opportunity overview**

 

| Publication | Theme/Issue | Date | Deadline | [CLIENT] Fit | Priority |

 

|————-|————-|——|———-|————–|———-|

 

| | | | 🚨 [if urgent] | [Strong/Moderate/Weak] | [🔴/🟡/🟢] |

 

| | | | | | |

 

**Priority key:**

 

– 🔴 High: Strong fit + near deadline + high-value outlet

 

– 🟡 Medium: Moderate fit or more time available

 

– 🟢 Lower: Worth tracking but not urgent

 

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**Table 2: Opportunity details**

 

For each 🔴 and 🟡 opportunity:

 

| Field | Details |

 

|——-|———|

 

| Publication | |

 

| Theme/Issue | |

 

| Publish date | |

 

| Submission deadline | |

 

| [CLIENT] angle | |

 

| Spokesperson | |

 

| Format | |

 

| Pitch approach | |

 

| Status | [Ready to pitch / Needs development / Needs approval] |

 

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**PHASE 4: OUTPUT CONVERSION**

 

STOP and ask: “Which output format do you need?”

 

**Option A: Proactive pitch**

 

[Convert opportunity to pitch email format]

 

**Option B: Contributed article outline**

 

[Convert opportunity to byline outline with key sections]

 

**Option C: Spokesperson prep**

 

[Convert opportunity to interview prep format]

 

**Option D: Calendar export**

 

[Format for import to project management tool]