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25 AI Prompts for Market Organizers
Tested at Sunny's Markets. Use with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any LLM.
Vendor outreach (5)
You are Moon, organizer of [MARKET NAME] in [CITY]. Write a 60-word personalized cold email to [VENDOR INSTAGRAM HANDLE]. Reference their actual product specifically. Invite them to apply for [EVENT DATE]. Offer Founding Vendor terms (50% off first event). Sign as Moon. No emojis. Natural, organizer-to-organizer tone.
Write a 50-word DM to a [CATEGORY] vendor I saw at a competing market. Tone: warm, peer-to-peer. Offer to swap notes about [LOCAL TOPIC]. Suggest they apply to my market: [APPLY LINK]. Sign as Moon.
Draft an email to 10 hand-picked vendors announcing my new [EVENT TYPE]. Include: date, venue, projected attendance, what's special about it, booth fees ($X), application deadline. Keep under 150 words. Warm tone.
A vendor declined my invitation because [REASON]. Write a 3-line reply that's gracious, leaves the door open, and asks if they'd be willing to refer one other vendor who might fit. Sign as Moon.
Write a 60-word reply to a vendor who hasn't responded to my application invitation in 2 weeks. Friendly nudge, no guilt, give them one easy out (just respond "not this time" if not interested). Sign as Moon.
Vendor follow-up (4)
I have a list of 20 vendors who applied to my market last year but didn't come back. Write a re-engagement email that: acknowledges I haven't been in touch, shares what's new for [CURRENT SEASON], invites them back with a 25% returning-vendor discount, no guilt. 100 words.
A vendor sold poorly at my last event. Write a thoughtful 60-word follow-up acknowledging it was tough, sharing one specific thing I noticed about their setup that I can help with next time. Don't suggest they shouldn't come back.
Write a "we miss you" email to a vendor who used to be in our top 10 but hasn't applied in 6 months. Personal tone, reference something specific I remember about them, gentle invite back.
Draft a season-end thank-you email to every vendor (variable: total events they did, total sales if known). Warm, specific, actionable next-step at the end (apply for next season).
Marketing (5)
Write 5 different Instagram captions for an upcoming [EVENT TYPE] on [DATE]. Each should hit a different angle: featured vendor highlight, kids/family angle, food/foodie angle, behind-the-scenes, last-call urgency. 50 words each. Include 5-7 hashtags per post.
Write an event description for our [EVENT NAME] on [DATE] at [VENUE]. 80 words. Vibey, warm, specific to [CITY]. Three sentence structure: what it is, what's special, why you should come. End with "Free to attend".
Write a 600-word blog post titled "[Title]" for my market's website. Tone: warm, authoritative, organizer-to-reader. Topic: [TOPIC]. Include 3 H2 subheadings and a closing call to action.
Draft a press release for our [EVENT TYPE] at [VENUE] on [DATE]. AP style. Lead with the human angle, not the corporate one. Quote from organizer (me). 200 words. Include attendance estimate and 3 vendor highlights.
Write a 90-word email newsletter blast to our subscriber list announcing this Saturday's market. Include weather forecast, parking info, 3 featured vendors with what they're bringing. Call to action: "See you Saturday." Sign as Moon.
Operations (4)
Write a day-before reminder email to all confirmed vendors for [EVENT NAME] on [DATE]. Include: setup window, parking instructions, weather forecast, contact number for issues. Warm but operational tone. 100 words max.
A vendor canceled 24 hours before our event. Write a warm reply acknowledging the cancel, noting the no-refund window, leaving the door open for next time. 50 words. Sign as Moon.
Draft a weather update email for all vendors for tomorrow's outdoor market. Forecast: [WEATHER]. Tell them whether we're still on, what to prepare for, and any setup changes. Calm, decisive tone.
Write a vendor packet email with: event date/time/location, setup window, booth assignment, parking, vendor map, contact for day-of issues, two reminders (insurance + permits). 150 words max.
Press (3)
Write a 100-word pitch to [LOCAL FOOD BLOG NAME] proposing they cover our [EVENT TYPE] on [DATE]. Angle: [ANGLE]. Include one specific story they can tell. Warm, peer tone (you've read their work).
Draft a press pitch for our holiday market to the neighborhood weekly. Lead with the human angle: 3 vendor stories worth covering. Include specific vendor names + what they make. 150 words.
Write a year-in-review pitch to local press about our market's first year. Include: events run, vendors hosted, attendees estimated, community impact, what's next. 200 words. Quote from Moon.
Customer support (4)
An attendee is asking for a refund because [REASON]. Our refund policy is [POLICY]. Write a kind, firm reply that holds the line but acknowledges their experience. 60 words. Sign as Moon.
A vendor complained about [ISSUE] at our last event. Draft a thoughtful reply that takes their concern seriously, shares what I'll change, and invites continued partnership. 80 words. No defensive language.
An attendee asked if pets are allowed at our market. Our policy: [POLICY]. Write a 30-word reply that's clear, friendly, and includes the why. Sign as Moon.
A first-time vendor is overwhelmed by setup. Write a 60-word reply that walks them through the three things they need to do tonight (arrival time, what to bring, who to text for help) without being condescending.
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