what-if

Compare marketing budget scenarios side-by-side with revenue and ROI deltas versus a baseline.

Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ajayatwal1105-emerson/digital-marketing-pro --skill what-if-ajayatwal1105-emerson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: what-if
Source: https://github.com/ajayatwal1105-emerson/digital-marketing-pro/tree/main/skills/what-if
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ajayatwal1105-emerson/digital-marketing-pro --skill what-if-ajayatwal1105-emerson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates slow, single-option budgeting debates by producing a fast, side-by-side forecast of outcomes for 2–4 marketing budget scenarios.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scenario comparison with directional projections: Tests multiple channel-mix and budget allocations against a baseline to show revenue and ROI deltas.
  • Risk-aware ranking: Adds simple risk indicators based on channel concentration and assumption sensitivity so teams can choose between best return and best risk-adjusted return.
  • Practical planning for near-term decisions: Designed as the lighter alternative to full Monte Carlo simulation when you need answers quickly for meetings and short planning cycles.

Quick Start

Run /digital-marketing-pro:what-if and provide 2–4 named scenarios with channel-level budget allocations and expected ROI per channel, plus your current baseline budget as the reference.

Frequently Asked Questions about what-if

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare marketing budget scenarios side-by-side to project ROI?

Comparing marketing budget scenarios requires defining a Scenario 0 baseline and 2–4 alternative channel mixes, then projecting point-estimate revenue and ROI deltas with variance bands to generate a side-by-side ranking.

What is the best way to do a quick risk assessment for alternative channel mixes?

Risk assessment for channel mixes involves applying simple risk indicators based on channel concentration and assumption sensitivity. This approach ranks options by best return versus best risk-adjusted return without needing full Monte Carlo simulation.

Can I use scenario analysis for short-term marketing planning cycles?

Yes, scenario analysis is designed for near-term decisions and short planning cycles. It applies ramp and diminishing-returns adjustments to project outcomes across paid, content, and organic channels quickly for meetings.

How many alternative budget allocations can I evaluate at once?

You can evaluate 2 to 4 alternative budget allocations simultaneously. The tool compares these named scenarios against your current baseline budget to produce a recommended option with directional projections.

When should I avoid using rapid scenario analysis for marketing budgets?

You should avoid rapid scenario analysis when you need full Monte Carlo simulation or complex long-term modeling instead of point-estimate projections. It is built for fast directional forecasting and simple variance bands, not exhaustive risk modeling.