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So you want a Wikipedia page?

David PR Group

Wikipedia remains a subject of great interest in PR and marketing circles. The site continues to confound even the most experienced marketers as Wikipedia’s notorious editors work hard (and even neurotically) to avoid being manipulated by marketing people. Wikipedia is meant to serve as an online encyclopedia.

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Public Relations

Reputation Us

Wikipedia defines public relations (PR) as the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. However, PR is not marketing, advertising or branding. PR is listening. PR is engaging.

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Edward Bernays—The Father of PR

Doctor Spin

Bernays is credited with pioneering many techniques in the field of public relations. He was among the first to use psychology and other social sciences to design and implement public relations campaigns. The Father of PR: Edward Bernays Edward Bernays (1891–1995) is considered the father of public relations. In Wikipedia.

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Shep Gordon: “Make Parents Angry”

Doctor Spin

Shep Gordon is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, renowned for his innovative and creative approach to public relations and talent management. Image: Wikipedia ) Gordon gained fame as a talent agent and manager for various high-profile celebrities, particularly in the music and culinary industries. Shep Gordon.

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Public relations in 2018

Stephen Waddington

Here’s my analysis of the opportunities and challenges that I believe public relations faces in the next 12 months. This is an article and deck about the outlook for public relations and social media in 2018. I’ve also published a blog of key international events in the public relations calendar as part of the project.

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Why Facebook & Google Can’t Afford to Legitimize Fake News Sources

Cision

Google’s response to public outrage at this fake news? And that brings up an excellent point — do search engine and social media companies have a moral responsibility to protect the public from fake news? The article misidentified the shooter as another (innocent) man. Where does that obligation begin and end? Why Fake News Exists.

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Secret Sauce: What it is, and How to Apply for best PR Results

Flack's Revenge

[They] launched Certs in 1956, and used the word Retsyn in all its advertising for years. Going back even earlier, Coca Cola famously guarded its secret formula, as described in Wikipedia : The Coca-Cola Company ‘s formula for Coca-Cola syrup…, is a closely guarded trade secret. Please help if you know!!! Sans Sauce.

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