Manage PR crises using classification, golden hour response, crisis statement templates (3C framework), and reputation recovery planning.
SkillScore73Maintained
Automatic
◆Marketing & Content pack
Last verified 8/28/2026
What it changes
Passed 16 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 7 of 22 without it.
Without skill32%
With skill73%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
The incident category is classified as Product.
The incident category is classified as Personnel.
The incident category is classified as Operational.
and 6 more in the full report
10 fixed6 passed either way5 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+41 pp
Tokens
+38%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-5%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/28/2026v116 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 10 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 10
Prompt
Our main payment processing server suffered a hardware failure, taking down checkout services across 500 retail stores. We need a quick holding statement for social media while technical teams diagnose the cause.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
The holding statement explicitly gives a time or deadline for the next update.
Missed
Passed
The statement acknowledges the outage without speculating on root causes.
Passed
Passed
case-11 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/28/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md114 lines3 files
PR Crisis Management
Framework
IRON LAW: First Response Within 1 Hour
The first hour after a crisis becomes public is the "golden hour."
Silence in this window = others control the narrative. A holding
statement ("We are aware of [issue] and are investigating. We will
provide an update by [time].") is infinitely better than silence.
Crisis Classification
Level
Description
Examples
Response
Level 1: Noise
Minor complaint, limited reach
Single negative review, individual social post
Monitor, respond if needed
Level 2: Issue
Growing attention, media interest possible
Multiple complaints on same topic, minor influencer post
Proactive response, prepare statement
Level 3: Crisis
Widespread media coverage, significant reputation damage
Product recall, data breach, viral scandal, executive misconduct
Full crisis protocol, C-suite involvement
Crisis Response Protocol
Hour 1: Contain
Activate crisis team (PR, Legal, CEO, relevant department head)