Before AI can create authentic content, it must understand what makes a brand unique.
Here are five concrete steps to transform an AI like ChatGPT into a true brand voice:
1. Analyzing Existing Content
Starting point: Existing texts, websites, social media posts, and marketing materials of a brand.
- Let ChatGPT analyze various texts and ask: “What recurring linguistic patterns do you recognize?”
- Example AI response: “The brand often uses direct, clear statements and avoids jargon. The tone is inspiring but not overly promotional.”
Outcome: An initial overview of tone, word choice, and style.
2. Identifying Brand Values and Core Messages
Brands that communicate consistently have clear values and messages.
- Feed ChatGPT with brand descriptions and ask: “Can you derive from these texts which values the brand emphasizes?”
- Example: “The brand often speaks about clarity, strategy, and sustainable growth – indicating a focus on structure and long-term thinking.”
Outcome: An AI that understands what defines the brand can generate better content.
3. Defining the Brand Voice
Every strong brand has a unique "voice" – a distinctive way of communicating.
- Let ChatGPT create a "Brand Voice Guide": “Based on these texts, how would you describe the brand voice?”
- Possible outcome: “Clear, structured, professional. Direct statements, no unnecessary emotionalization, but still inspiring.”
This guide can be used to optimize every future AI-generated text.
4. Prompt Optimization: Guiding AI Instead of Using It Blindly
ChatGPT produces generic content if it does not receive clear instructions.
- Use detailed prompts such as: “Write a LinkedIn post in the style of [Brand], conveying the following core message…”
- Include specific guidelines for tone, style, and word choice.
Outcome: Instead of generic standard texts, you get content that feels like true brand communication.
5. Quality Assurance Through Human + AI Collaboration
AI can assist – but human fine-tuning remains essential.
- Let ChatGPT generate multiple versions of a text and choose the best one.
- Refine the text by requesting specific adjustments: “Make the language more precise and direct.”
Outcome: Efficiency through AI – without losing brand identity.