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Steps for public relations, human resources, and communications professionals to ethically update its company's Wikipedia article

Axia PR

Wikipedia can be a blessing for many people as they seek information and conduct research. Many companies ask their PR firm to write Wikipedia articles on their behalf. This is not an ethical practice. It can also be a frustration for organizations and companies who need to ensure their content is accurate.

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How to avoid a conflict of interest when editing your company's Wikipedia article

Axia PR

Wikipedia articles are edited by volunteer contributors and are meant to have a neutral point of view. There are companies that hire public relations (PR) professionals to edit Wikipedia pages and ethical ways to make changes to a Wikipedia article.

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This Week in PR Ethics (11/10/22): Virtue – Twitter, Bruins and Misconduct

Ethical Voices

Marlene Neill had a great assignment for her students this week where they had to analyze a political ad of their choice to see if it was ethical. Beyond the elections, the common theme in PR ethics issues this week was (the lack of) virtue. . Twitter layoffs – Elon Musk gave a masterclass in how not to handle layoffs ethically.

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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.

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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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Information Asymmetry: The Informed Minority Advantage

Doctor Spin

In Wikipedia. In Wikipedia. In Wikipedia. In Wikipedia. In Wikipedia. Ethical Implications of Information Asymmetry In the 2nd century BCE, the Greek Stoics told the tale of the Merchant of Rhodes. 1 Mafia (party game). 2024, January 13). 2 Andrew Plotkin. 2022, October 10). 3 Information asymmetry.

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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Public Relations

Doctor Spin

This mode of persuasion refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the communicator, which can be established through demonstrating expertise, integrity, and goodwill. In Wikipedia. In Wikipedia. 1 Modes of persuasion. 2023, September 27). link] Subscribe and get a free ebook on how to get better PR ideas. 3 Hargis, M. &