ChatGPT Prompts for Marketing: Flyers, Ads, Emails and Small Business Promos

These ChatGPT prompts for marketing make the pieces a small business actually puts out: sale flyers, grand opening posters, service price lists, social promo images and email headers, plus the ad and email copy that goes with them. The flyer prompts go into Flyer Maker in Toybox AI, which builds a finished flyer image out of one description, and ChatGPT can take them as a first draft too, though each model renders them a little differently. The copy prompts run in ChatGPT or AI Writer. Swap in your own business, dates and prices before you run any of them.

How a good ChatGPT prompt for marketing is built

A marketing prompt has to carry everything a stranger needs to act on the offer. The six parts, top to bottom:

1. The headline, in quotes, exactly as it should print.
2. The offer, with a number: "25% off all boots", "free tune-up check".
3. When: weekday, date and hours, and the end date for any sale.
4. Where: the business name and full street address.
5. The call to action, word for word: "Call 555-0122", "RSVP at name@example.com".
6. The look: colors, one picture idea and the mood.

Flyer Maker fills any gap on its own. Skip the call to action, for example, and it can print a placeholder button reading "CALL TO ACTION", and it may add a tagline you never wrote, so proofread for one. Fill in this template:

[Type of flyer] for [business name], [street address]. Headline: "[headline]". [The offer, with numbers]. [Weekday, month and day], [start time] to [end time]. [Who it's for]. [Price, or "Free"]. [Exact call to action with phone or email]. [Two colors], [one picture idea], [mood].

Sale and promotion flyer prompts

These ChatGPT prompts for marketing flyers are for offers with an end date. In Flyer Maker, pick the Sale flyer type under "More options", Tall (3:4) for printing and Portrait (4:5) for Instagram.

Seasonal sale

For a weekend sale with one headline discount.

Sale flyer for Larchwander Outdoor Supply, 410 Birchwood Avenue. Headline: "Fall Gear Sale". 30% off all tents and sleeping bags, 20% off rain jackets. Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 8 AM to 5 PM. In store only. Call 555-0122 with questions. Deep green and burnt orange, a photo of a tent under autumn trees, bold and outdoorsy.

Change: the category on sale and the two discounts.

Black Friday weekend

For a three-day event with a door-opening perk.

Black Friday weekend flyer for Twinebury Gift Shop, 18 Quarry Street. Headline: "Black Friday Weekend". Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, doors open 7 AM Friday. 25% off everything in the store, and the first 25 customers on Friday get a free hand-painted ornament. Shop in person, no online orders. Black and gold, an illustration of wrapped gifts, energetic.

Change: the perk for early shoppers.

Buy one, get one

For a recurring weekday deal that fills a slow afternoon.

Promo flyer for Lanternquay Coffee, 9 Ferry Lane. Headline: "Two-for-One Tuesdays". Every Tuesday in November, 2 PM to 5 PM, buy any latte and get a second one free. Dine in or takeaway. Mention this flyer when you order. Warm cream and espresso brown, a photo of two lattes with leaf art on a wooden counter, friendly.

Change: the day, the hours and the item.

Moving or clearance sale

For clearing stock before a move or a closing date.

Clearance flyer for Quirebrook Books, 57 Elm Court. Headline: "We're Moving: Everything 40% Off". Saturday, November 7, 9 AM to 3 PM. All books, cards and puzzles 40% off, shelves and display tables for sale too. Cash and cards accepted. Bring your own bag. New location opens December 1 at 3 Mill Row. Navy and cream, an illustration of stacked books in moving boxes, cheerful.

Change: the percentage and the new address line.

Grand opening and event promo prompts

Use the Event or Business flyer type, and put the RSVP or booking details in "Contact info" as well as the description.

Grand opening

For the first day, with a reason to come early.

Grand opening flyer for Sprocket and Saddle Cycles, 221 Canal Street. Headline: "Grand Opening". Saturday, October 17, 11 AM to 5 PM. Free safety check for any bike, and the first 50 visitors get a free water bottle. Kids' bike decorating table at 2 PM. Everyone welcome. RSVP at sprocketsaddle@example.com. Bright teal and white, a photo of a bike leaning on a brick storefront, energetic.

Change: the free offer and the kids' activity.

Workshop or class

For a paid class with limited seats.

Workshop flyer for Sproutmere Garden Center, 14 Nursery Road. Headline: "Make Your Own Holiday Wreath". Sunday, December 6, 1 PM to 3 PM. $35 per person, fresh greens, ribbon and a wire frame included. Ages 12 and up, 16 seats. Register by calling 555-0138. Pine green and deep red, an illustration of a wreath with pine cones, warm and handmade.

Change: the class, the price and the seat count.

Customer appreciation day

For thanking regulars with a one-day perk.

Flyer for Customer Appreciation Day at Larkwhistle Salon, 6 Aspen Plaza. Headline: "Thank You Day". Saturday, November 21, 9 AM to 3 PM. Free 10-minute hand treatments for every guest, 15% off all gift cards, and coffee and pastries all day. Walk-ins welcome. Book a haircut the same day at 555-0164. Blush pink and gold, minimal, elegant.

Change: the free treatment and the gift card discount.

Service and price list prompts

For services, a price list flyer answers the first question before anyone calls. Under "More options", the Packed layout makes room for more lines.

Seasonal service menu

For a short list of services with starting prices.

Service flyer for Tuftmarrow Lawn Care. Headline: "Fall Cleanup Season". Leaf cleanup from $85, lawn aeration $60, gutter clearing $75, winter bed mulching from $120. Serving the Oak Hill and River Bend neighborhoods. Book by Friday, November 20 for a spot before the first frost. Call 555-0115 for a free quote. Green and gold, an illustration of a rake and leaf pile, clean and friendly.

Change: the services, prices and booking deadline.

New client offer

For a first-visit discount with a clear end date.

New client flyer for Burrwhistle Dog Grooming, 72 Station Road. Headline: "Your Dog's First Groom: 20% Off". For new clients only, through Monday, November 30. Full groom includes bath, trim, nails and ears. Small dogs from $55, large dogs from $80 before the discount. Call 555-0189 to book. Sky blue and white, a photo of a freshly groomed terrier, playful.

Change: the discount and what the service includes.

Service reminder

For a seasonal job customers forget to book.

Reminder flyer for Coalwhistle Heating, 24 Mercer Street. Headline: "Furnace Tune-Up: $89". Book before Saturday, October 31. Includes a filter change, a safety check and a written report. Serving homes on the east side of town. Call 555-0127 to book a morning or afternoon slot. Deep navy and warm orange, an illustration of a house with a glowing window, serious and trustworthy.

Change: the price and what the visit includes.

Social and email promo image prompts

These ChatGPT prompts for marketing images make pictures for a feed or an inbox rather than a wall. Choose Portrait (4:5) for Instagram and Wide (5:4) for email headers and screens.

New product post

For announcing a launch in the Instagram feed.

Instagram post for Oatlathe Soap Co. Headline: "New Winter Scents". Three new bars: Cedar and Clove, Peppermint Oat, and Black Tea. $9 each or 3 for $24. Available online and at 30 Tannery Lane from Tuesday, November 10. Shop through the link in our bio. Soft sage and cream, a photo of three soap bars on a linen cloth, calm and clean.

Change: the product names and the bundle price.

Email newsletter header

For the banner at the top of a promo email.

Wide email header for Kilnworth Pottery's newsletter. Headline: "Holiday Mugs Are Here". Subtext: "Free shipping on orders over $50 through Saturday, December 12". Button text: "Shop the Mugs". Studio address in small type: 11 Clay Street. Warm terracotta and cream, a photo of a row of speckled mugs on a wooden shelf, lots of empty space around the text.

Change: the headline and the shipping cutoff.

Referral offer

For turning happy customers into referrals.

Referral flyer for Brightwhisk House Cleaning. Headline: "Give $25, Get $25". Refer a friend and you both get $25 off your next clean after their first visit. Offer runs through Thursday, December 31. Tell your friend to mention your name when they call 555-0193. Light aqua and white, an illustration of a sparkling kitchen, friendly and simple.

Change: the reward amount and the end date.

Gift card promotion

For holiday gift card sales with a bonus.

Gift card flyer for Gildermoss Bistro, 35 Orchard Road. Headline: "Gift Cards: Buy $50, Get $10". Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card for yourself. Available at the host stand through Thursday, December 24. Bonus cards valid January and February. Call 555-0148 to order by phone. Burgundy and gold, an illustration of a gift card tied with ribbon, elegant.

Change: the card amounts and the bonus dates.

Copy prompts for ads and emails

ChatGPT prompts for marketing content such as ads, emails and review requests go into ChatGPT or into AI Writer with Type set to "Ad" or "Email". Paste these as they are, with your facts in the brackets:

• Google search ad: "Write 15 Google Ads headlines of 30 characters or fewer and 4 descriptions of 90 characters or fewer for [business], based on these facts: [offer, place, hours]. No exclamation marks. List the character count after each line." Google's limits for responsive search ads are 30 characters per headline and 90 per description.
• Promo email: "Write a promotional email for [business] about [offer and end date]. Subject line under 50 characters that says what the offer is. Three short paragraphs and one button text. End with our street address, [address], and a line explaining how to unsubscribe." Every promo email should say what it's about, include your business address and an easy unsubscribe link, so readers know who sent it and can stop the emails whenever they want.
• Review request: "Write a short thank-you message asking customers of [business] to leave an honest review on [site]. Don't offer a reward and don't suggest what to say." Ask real customers for honest reviews and don't reward positive ones, so every review you get is one a shopper can trust.
• One offer, three channels: "Here is our flyer text: [paste it]. Write an Instagram caption and a two-sentence text message that use the same offer, dates and address, word for word." For ChatGPT prompts for marketing campaigns, start from the flyer text like this, so a customer who sees all three sees one end date.

For listing copy, the AI product description generator has briefs for Etsy, Shopify and WooCommerce.

Product photo prompts for marketing images

Product shots start from a photo of the actual product, not a flyer prompt. In Product Mockup, upload the photo, pick a scene such as Studio or Flat lay, and add a note in "Anything else?" like "Soft window light from the right, on a pale oak table, with a sprig of eucalyptus beside it." The product photography prompts library has scene-by-scene wording.

Tips for better marketing results

• Write the end date once and reuse it. Put the same weekday and date in the flyer prompt, the caption and the email, so a customer never sees two different last days.
• Quote the call to action. "Call 555-0122 to book" gives the flyer exact words to print. "Add a call to action" leaves the wording to the AI.
• Keep flyer text to phone size. A headline, the offer and three short lines read on a phone screen; a paragraph doesn't.
• Say what must not appear. ChatGPT's image guidance suggests naming what has to be left out of the picture, such as "no tagline" or "no extra prices".
• One offer per prompt. Two discounts and a raffle on one flyer compete for the headline. Split them into two flyers or two posts.
• Proofread like a customer. Read each price, date, address and phone number on the finished image before you print or post it.

Fixes for common problems

Run these prompts in Flyer Maker

Open Flyer Maker, paste a prompt into "Describe your flyer", choose the size and flyer type, and select "Create flyer"; it's usually ready in about 30 seconds. It won't draw fake QR codes, so switch on "Leave a blank square for your QR code" and paste your real one in. If a date or price comes out wrong, type the fix into the "Want to change something?" box that appears with your finished flyer (currently 60 credits, 70 for 2K, 90 for 4K). More layouts and wording by occasion are in the flyer prompts library, the small business flyer ideas, and a roundup of AI tools for small business.