Write the messaging decision brief
30-40 min
30-40 min
Start by defining the exact message decision: headline, value proposition, pain angle, proof point, CTA, category narrative, or campaign hook. Add current copy, page or campaign goal, target persona, buying stage, traffic source, constraints, and the business reason this decision matters. Write a decision rule before testing, such as “ship the version with strongest clarity and credibility among economic buyers” or “select the variant that best explains the new category.” Store the brief in Airtable with owner, due date, reviewers, and final decision status. If the test cannot change what will actually launch, do not run the sprint.
A messaging test brief with objective, audience, constraints, and decision rule.
Most messy tests fail before they start because the team does not agree on what decision is being made. Lock the decision rule before anyone sees the results.
Create a PMM messaging test brief.
Current copy:
{{current_copy}}
Product context:
{{product_context}}
Target persona:
{{target_persona}}
Page or campaign goal:
{{goal}}
Messaging hypotheses:
{{hypotheses}}
Constraints:
{{constraints}}
Output:
1. Decision to be made
2. Audience and buying stage
3. Copy elements in scope
4. Copy elements out of scope
5. Success criteria
6. Decision rule
7. Risks to watch
8. Reviewers needed
9. Final recommendation format