Use when identifying cultural moments, audio trends, memes, or creator collaborations to inform social content.
SkillScore41Maintained
Automatic
◆Marketing & Content pack
Last verified 8/23/2026
What it changes
Passed 9 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 6 of 22 without it.
Without skill27%
With skill41%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Specifies estimated shelf life for identified trends.
Requires logging estimated shelf life and usage notes.
Includes trend viability scoring evaluated on brand fit, risk level, and shelf life.
and 2 more in the full report
3 fixed6 passed either way13 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+14 pp
Tokens
-7%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-17%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/23/2026v19 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 3 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 3
Prompt
A niche meme is circulating on Reddit. Before committing creative resources, how can we validate whether this signal has broader resonance across industry and audience channels?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Cross-references Industry Signals such as analyst briefings, customer communities, or competitor feeds.
Missed
Passed
Cross-references Audience Signals such as social listening alerts, community polls, or support tickets.
Passed
Passed
case-13 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/23/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md34 linessingle file
Trend Research & Culture Listening Skill
When to Use
Planning reactive or moment-based content.
Refreshing creative direction for campaigns that feel stale.
Arming leadership/content teams with timely POVs.
Framework
Inputs to Monitor
Platform Signals – TikTok Creative Center, Instagram Reels Trends, X trending topics, Reddit threads.
Industry Signals – Gartner/Forrester briefings, customer communities, competitor feeds.
Audience Signals – social listening alerts, community polls, support tickets.
Creator Ecosystem – emerging creators, UGC submissions, partner pitches.
Research Process
Daily 15-minute scan per priority platform.
Document notable hooks/audio/templates in a shared tracker with shelf life + usage notes.
Score trends by relevance (brand fit, persona interest, risk level).