The fastest way to stay on top of an industry is to write one clear prompt and let a scheduled tool do the searching for you. With AIDular, you describe what you want to follow, pick how often, and get a sourced report sent to your inbox.
Here is how to do it well.
Why Most People Track Industries Badly
Most people either check too many websites and burn out, or they rely on one newsletter and miss things. The fix is to be specific about what you actually need from an industry, then automate it.
Vague prompts get vague reports. Specific prompts get useful ones.
Step 1: Pick One Industry and One Angle
Do not try to track "the tech industry." That is too broad. Instead, pick a slice:
- Funding rounds in the climate tech space
- New regulations affecting food delivery apps
- Mergers and acquisitions in the sports media sector
- Startup launches in the fintech space in Europe
One angle gives AIDular something concrete to search for. You get a tighter, more useful report.
Step 2: Write Your Prompt Like a Question to a Research Assistant
Think of AIDular like a smart intern. Tell it exactly what to find, where to look if you can, and what to skip.
A good prompt has three parts:
- The topic - what industry and what angle
- The detail level - headlines only, or summaries with context
- Any filters - geography, company size, time range
Copy-Paste Example Prompt
Track funding announcements, product launches, and major partnerships in the B2B SaaS industry. Focus on companies with fewer than 200 employees. Include a one-sentence summary for each item and link to the source. Skip opinion pieces and podcasts.
You can paste this into AIDular at aidular.com and adjust the words to fit your industry. That is all it takes to get started.
Step 3: Choose the Right Frequency
This is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here is a simple guide:
- Daily - Use this only for fast-moving industries like crypto, breaking news, or stock market activity. You want updates before things become old news.
- Weekly - The sweet spot for most industries. You get enough items to spot trends without being overwhelmed.
- Monthly - Good for slow-moving sectors like insurance, infrastructure, or academic research. Things do not shift overnight there.
If you are unsure, start weekly. You can always change it.
Step 4: Add a Second Angle as a Separate Tracker
Once your first tracker is running smoothly, add a second one for a different angle of the same industry. For example:
- Tracker 1: Funding and launches in climate tech (weekly)
- Tracker 2: New climate regulations in the EU and US (monthly)
Keeping them separate means each report stays focused. Mixing too many angles in one prompt usually leads to a messy report.
Step 5: Read Your Report With a Goal in Mind
When your report lands in your inbox, do not just skim it. Ask yourself:
- Is there a company I should look into further?
- Did anything change that affects my work or studies?
- Is there a trend forming across multiple items?
Even five minutes of focused reading beats thirty minutes of aimless browsing.
A Few Prompts Worth Stealing
Here are some other solid starting points for different industries:
- Healthcare: "Find news about AI tools being adopted by hospitals in the UK, including any NHS announcements. Weekly summaries with source links."
- Gaming: "Track new game studio launches, layoffs, and major publishing deals in the indie gaming space. Weekly. Skip reviews and gameplay articles."
- Retail: "Monitor store closure announcements, new retail concepts, and consumer spending trend reports in the US. Monthly digest."
Each one is specific, has a time scope, and tells AIDular what to skip.
Try It Free
AIDular's Lite plan is free, so you can set up your first industry tracker without paying anything. Head to aidular.com, describe what you want to follow, pick your schedule, and your first report will arrive without you lifting a finger after that.