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The Marketing Power of Wikipedia: 8 Tips for PR Pros

MaccaPR

As PR and marketing professionals – and consumers – we often forget about the sheer power and influence that Wikipedia has on our daily lives. Wikipedia is a permanent part of our public culture. All jokes aside, Wikipedia does have a distinct influence on the business community. Wikipedia is just plain popular.

Wikipedia 101
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Why monitoring external factors is key to corporate reputation

Onclusive

Corporate reputation has surpassed profitability in its importance to business success—today’s customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders have many choices, and they are leaning toward companies with a stellar public image. In the age of social media, managing corporate reputation is a complex undertaking.

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On Today’s Multi-Agency Wikipedia Statement

Where the Fishermen Ain't

PR Leaders Today Affirm a Commitment to Abide by and Evangelize Wikipedia Community Norms. Last February, William Beutler , principal of Beutler Ink and publisher of The Wikipedian , convened a meeting of digital leaders from multiple agencies, as well as notable Wikipedia volunteers. Fortunately, my employer feels the same way.

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Internet Defamation: How Executives Can Handle Disparaging Online Content

Melissa Agnes

Today, no company is immune from damaging Internet posts. Business leaders – especially those very visible in the public and online – are easy targets for disgruntled customers, former employees and ex-business partners, among others, whether on Facebook, Twitter, other popular websites or blogs. By Whitney C. First, Ripoff Report.

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

Flack's Revenge

It was an interesting marketing strategy from parent company American Chicle – whose other product was Chiclets. 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.

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150—Dunbar’s Number

Doctor Spin

In Wikipedia. Traditionally, the “Company,” a standard unit in military organization, tends to hover around the Dunbar number. Some modern businesses, such as the Gore-Tex company (known for its innovative work culture), limit the size of their offices to 150 employees. In Wikipedia. 2023, May 29). Military units.

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Time for communicators to help manage Employer Brand social channels

Communications Conversations

” According to Wikipedia, an “Employer brand” is the reputation of an employer, and its value proposition to its employees, as opposed to its more general corporate brand reputation and value proposition to customers. Then, think about the job seeker experience as it relates to your company.