If you don’t believe me, ask Wikipedia (cue groans.) As an old-school public relations consultant, I remember the days when “reputation management” was strictly a PR term. We learned about it in our college courses and included it on our websites as a practice area. MORE
1 (Printed in Wikipedia, “Lorne M. By Dr. Thomas D. Phelan. Editor’s note: This blog post merely touches on an interesting and important discussion I had with Dr. Tom on The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. I invite you to listen to our full discussion here , or on iTunes or Stitcher. MORE
” Wikipedia attributes the phrase to a 1981 Mel Brooks movie, History of the World. I thought I’d bring back a feature this year that I haven’t done in awhile – my PR Golden Turkey Awards. Sound Opinions, one of my favorite podcasts inspired this year’s theme. MORE
An example of a hero of free authority: Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia.” You should read this article if: You’re interested in hearing the exclusive thoughts of 36 of the world’s leading communications experts. MORE
Digital journalism can mean many things according to Wikipedia: Digital journalism also known as online journalism is a contemporary form of journalism where editorial content is distributed via the Internet as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast. MORE
The album, titled “Babywoman,” was a “critical and commercial failure,” according to the model’s Wikipedia entry. That is, until her PR firm removed the criticism, violating Wikipedia’s terms of service. MORE
It and Wikipedia’s List of Cognitive Bias are good resources for gauging how those tendencies affect communications. Cognitive biases affect the way people process information and make decisions. Understanding them helps us address four problems: Too much information. Not enough meaning. MORE
Wikipedia. Reverse engineering : the process of extracting knowledge or design information from anything man-made and reproducing it or reproducing anything based on the extracted information. MORE
Spot on, Wikipedia. In 2014, a whopping 581,000 businesses started up in the UK. One of them was me, Zude PR. According to Bloomberg , a staggering 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months. MORE
He''s a well known and polarizing figure in the Wikipedia editing community for his borderline mad obsession with "comprised of" in Wikipedia articles. He''s written a 6,000 word essay on "comprised of" and built a software program designed to detect and fix uses of it on Wikipedia. MORE
There certainly wouldn’t be a Wikipedia page about it.) Once there was a simpler time. We lived in a world where you could do, say or write something likely to be considered offensive, insensitive, or just dumb and only a very few people would know about it unless you were already famous. MORE
Images: Wikipedia , Terry Robinson (Creative Commons). “I love it when a plan comes together,” says Hannibal. But his plans seem last minute, thrown-together responses to crises. Are they? At first glance, they appear to be. Hannibal’s plans seem rushed, not planned or thought out. MORE
2) Stand up for what you believe in: Wikipedia edits, tasteless newsbait pitches, etc. I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to write this post, but what actually inspired it was a comment by the fantastic Jason Mollica over on the book of face. MORE
Wikipedia. Wikipedia has a bad rep in academe. Bonus points to Wikipedia Commons for hosting free high-resolution pictures. I look back to my early days as a communicator— when people referred to the internet as “The Information Superhighway” and mainly used it to host “Star Trek” fan pages—and wonder how I fooled the world into thinking I was a halfway-competent practitioner. MORE
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. Wikipedia is just plain popular. Facebook relies on Wikipedia. MORE
A couple times a year, a story will emerge whose headline (with some variation) reads, “PR firm makes changes on client’s Wikipedia page.”. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has addressed this practice with The Huffington Post. If a PR pro sees a discrepancy on a client’s page, he or she should reach out to Wikipedia via email with an edit. The New York Times published a few examples of this last month. It’s embarrassing for the client, and it’s embarrassing for the PR firm. MORE
But my old boss’s plans were like falling into the internet; you could have a map, a calendar, an atlas, wikipedia, and a cat video to explain it all to you. MORE
Yes, it does, according to technology activists (and Steward Brand, who coined the phrase; see Wikipedia). So, does information really want to be free? It does if you are an insider trading apologist or fair disclosure objector. MORE
Wikipedia defines media relations as “working with media for the purpose of informing the public of an organization's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner.”. When I was in college, I had a part-time job as a restaurant server. MORE
Google,” the Google Home device beside the TV in the video lit up, searched the phrase on Wikipedia and stated the ingredients. Burger King recently tweeted this: The key to success is believing in yourself. Especially when you want a Whopper. Burger King (@BurgerKing) April 12, 2017. MORE
Wikipedia defines a publicist as "a person whose job it is to generate and manage publicity for a public figure, especially a celebrity, a business, or for a work such as a book, film or album.”. Recently I sat across from some restaurant “publicists” at a dinner. MORE
Wikipedia , “the world’s most successful online encyclopedia.” There are rules to keep each Wikipedia page “by the people” and not prejudicially written by the person. Wikipedia’s risk on the healthcare industry. MORE
Wikipedia: Hoax played on Emulex via Fake Press Release. “Childishly written!” ” “A disgrace” These are the words most junior PR account executives fear hearing from clients about press releases submitted for review. MORE
Wikipedia! Yes, Wikipedia seems like the obvious place to turn, and I will explain why. Since Wikipedia pages outrank other pages on almost every topic, reputation rescuers immediately think of creating a Wikipedia page. A Wikipedia page can really boost one’s reputation. MORE
Photo credit: Carrot and stick – Wikipedia. If you’re a business owner in 2014, it’s doubtful that you’ve not been affected by online reviews – whether positively, negatively, or both. MORE
To illustrate this, I wanted to use the example of two unique websites, Ripoff Report and Wikipedia. Meanwhile, false information about you may also be posted on Wikipedia, whether in articles about you or your company. Wikipedia. By Whitney C. Gibson. MORE
Create your own Wikipedia page. Wikipedia pages can be great for social sharing and for helping manage your brand online. To create a page, go to the entry creation page at Wikipedia, and once you’ve created the entry, check back often and track any changes. MORE
Wikipedia says that “ small talk is a bonding ritual and a strategy for managing interpersonal distance …. When you and I meet for the first time, we’re probably not going to talk about politics, religion or anything remotely controversial. MORE
” [Reference: Wikipedia ] The opposite affect. Your values are what connect you on a profound level with your audience, your stakeholders. Go back on your values and you’ll find yourself in a crisis. MORE
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. MORE
On its “ FAQ ” page, Yelp warns uses of potential legal consequences for posting false information, while hyperlinking to the Wikipedia entry for “libel.” By Whitney C. Gibson. MORE
Drawn from impeccable online sources, including BuzzFeed, Huffington Post, Wikipedia and Tumblr, these facts and stats will astound you. Source: Wikipedia . Happy Canada Day! MORE
Wikipedia discusses that ” Some chatterbots use sophisticated natural language processing (NLP) systems, but many simpler systems scan for keywords within the input, then pull a reply with the most matching keywords, or the most similar wording pattern, from a database.” MORE
After Penerbangan Malaysia Berhad the second-largest shareholder is Khazanah Nasional, which holds 17.33% of the share (source: Wikipedia). By Judith Delaney, Attorney and member of Agnes + Day’s Crisis Intelligence Team. MORE
Customer service, according to Wikipedia , " is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase." Yes, the author of Ocean Marketing''s email exchange turned meme is an idiot -- at best. But is this a public relations mistake or is this a customer service mistake? MORE
Here’s how Wikipedia defines reputation management: Reputation management refers to influencing and controlling an individual's or business's reputation. “Reputation management” was once strictly a PR term. MORE
Source: Wikipedia). MORE
How to Successfully Submit Your Article to Wikipedia. Wikipedia tends to prove a frustrating challenge to many. And yet it’s important to have a Wikipedia page that reveals accurate and timely information. Welcome to this week’s #CrisisRoundup! MORE
This is to say nothing of the subsystems for crisis management or Wikipedia engagement. . Wikipedia is another topic about. On the other, only through an open-source ethos can something like Wikipedia even exist. MORE
I find the Wikipedia pages particularly useful for bookmarking lists of commemorative days and commemorative months. It’s officially fall! You know what that means? Guzzling uber-fattening pumpkin lattes at a thousand calories a pop, yes. Dusting off Halloween decorations, um hum. MORE
Even Wikipedia incorrectly redirects a search for “brand advocate” to the “brand ambassador” page. Don’t Let The Plethora of Blog Posts Fool You It’s easy to tout the benefits of brand advocate programs – of which there are many – but there isn’t enough discussion around just how difficult it is to create and sustain one. What is the difference between a brand ambassadors, brand advocates and just an online community? MORE
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Wikipedia , “the world’s most successful online encyclopedia.” There are rules to keep each Wikipedia page “by the people” and not prejudicially written by the person. Wikipedia’s risk on the healthcare industry.
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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.
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The album, titled “Babywoman,” was a “critical and commercial failure,” according to the model’s Wikipedia entry. That is, until her PR firm removed the criticism, violating Wikipedia’s terms of service.
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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. Wikipedia is just plain popular. Facebook relies on Wikipedia.
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A couple times a year, a story will emerge whose headline (with some variation) reads, “PR firm makes changes on client’s Wikipedia page.”. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has addressed this practice with The Huffington Post. If a PR pro sees a discrepancy on a client’s page, he or she should reach out to Wikipedia via email with an edit. The New York Times published a few examples of this last month. It’s embarrassing for the client, and it’s embarrassing for the PR firm.
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” [Reference: Wikipedia ] The opposite affect. Your values are what connect you on a profound level with your audience, your stakeholders. Go back on your values and you’ll find yourself in a crisis.
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” Wikipedia attributes the phrase to a 1981 Mel Brooks movie, History of the World. I thought I’d bring back a feature this year that I haven’t done in awhile – my PR Golden Turkey Awards. Sound Opinions, one of my favorite podcasts inspired this year’s theme.
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But my old boss’s plans were like falling into the internet; you could have a map, a calendar, an atlas, wikipedia, and a cat video to explain it all to you.
Flack's Revenge
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Yes, it does, according to technology activists (and Steward Brand, who coined the phrase; see Wikipedia). So, does information really want to be free? It does if you are an insider trading apologist or fair disclosure objector.
Cision
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Wikipedia says that “ small talk is a bonding ritual and a strategy for managing interpersonal distance …. When you and I meet for the first time, we’re probably not going to talk about politics, religion or anything remotely controversial.
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source: Wikipedia ). Raster images are stored in image files with varying formats ( source: Wikipedia ).
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Photo credit: Carrot and stick – Wikipedia. If you’re a business owner in 2014, it’s doubtful that you’ve not been affected by online reviews – whether positively, negatively, or both.
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Wikipedia discusses that ” Some chatterbots use sophisticated natural language processing (NLP) systems, but many simpler systems scan for keywords within the input, then pull a reply with the most matching keywords, or the most similar wording pattern, from a database.”
David PR Group
DECEMBER 2, 2016
If you don’t believe me, ask Wikipedia (cue groans.) As an old-school public relations consultant, I remember the days when “reputation management” was strictly a PR term. We learned about it in our college courses and included it on our websites as a practice area.
Rock the Status Quo
APRIL 23, 2015
Even Wikipedia incorrectly redirects a search for “brand advocate” to the “brand ambassador” page. Don’t Let The Plethora of Blog Posts Fool You It’s easy to tout the benefits of brand advocate programs – of which there are many – but there isn’t enough discussion around just how difficult it is to create and sustain one. What is the difference between a brand ambassadors, brand advocates and just an online community?
PR Breakfast Club
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2) Stand up for what you believe in: Wikipedia edits, tasteless newsbait pitches, etc. I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to write this post, but what actually inspired it was a comment by the fantastic Jason Mollica over on the book of face.
Melissa Agnes
MARCH 18, 2014
After Penerbangan Malaysia Berhad the second-largest shareholder is Khazanah Nasional, which holds 17.33% of the share (source: Wikipedia). By Judith Delaney, Attorney and member of Agnes + Day’s Crisis Intelligence Team.
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There certainly wouldn’t be a Wikipedia page about it.) Once there was a simpler time. We lived in a world where you could do, say or write something likely to be considered offensive, insensitive, or just dumb and only a very few people would know about it unless you were already famous.
Cision
JULY 13, 2015
Images: Wikipedia , Terry Robinson (Creative Commons). “I love it when a plan comes together,” says Hannibal. But his plans seem last minute, thrown-together responses to crises. Are they? At first glance, they appear to be. Hannibal’s plans seem rushed, not planned or thought out.
Melissa Agnes
OCTOBER 16, 2014
1 (Printed in Wikipedia, “Lorne M. By Dr. Thomas D. Phelan. Editor’s note: This blog post merely touches on an interesting and important discussion I had with Dr. Tom on The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. I invite you to listen to our full discussion here , or on iTunes or Stitcher.
Bad Pitch Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2011
Customer service, according to Wikipedia , " is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase." Yes, the author of Ocean Marketing''s email exchange turned meme is an idiot -- at best. But is this a public relations mistake or is this a customer service mistake?
Melissa Agnes
JULY 10, 2014
On its “ FAQ ” page, Yelp warns uses of potential legal consequences for posting false information, while hyperlinking to the Wikipedia entry for “libel.” By Whitney C. Gibson.
PR Daily
APRIL 13, 2017
Google,” the Google Home device beside the TV in the video lit up, searched the phrase on Wikipedia and stated the ingredients. Burger King recently tweeted this: The key to success is believing in yourself. Especially when you want a Whopper. Burger King (@BurgerKing) April 12, 2017.
PR Daily
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Here’s how Wikipedia defines reputation management: Reputation management refers to influencing and controlling an individual's or business's reputation. “Reputation management” was once strictly a PR term.
PR Daily
MAY 1, 2017
Create your own Wikipedia page. Wikipedia pages can be great for social sharing and for helping manage your brand online. To create a page, go to the entry creation page at Wikipedia, and once you’ve created the entry, check back often and track any changes.
PR Daily
AUGUST 4, 2016
Wikipedia. Wikipedia has a bad rep in academe. Bonus points to Wikipedia Commons for hosting free high-resolution pictures. I look back to my early days as a communicator— when people referred to the internet as “The Information Superhighway” and mainly used it to host “Star Trek” fan pages—and wonder how I fooled the world into thinking I was a halfway-competent practitioner.
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JUNE 3, 2014
Source: Wikipedia).
PR Daily
MAY 30, 2017
It and Wikipedia’s List of Cognitive Bias are good resources for gauging how those tendencies affect communications. Cognitive biases affect the way people process information and make decisions. Understanding them helps us address four problems: Too much information. Not enough meaning.
ZudePR
MAY 31, 2015
An example of a hero of free authority: Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia.” You should read this article if: You’re interested in hearing the exclusive thoughts of 36 of the world’s leading communications experts.
Rock the Status Quo
OCTOBER 2, 2014
I find the Wikipedia pages particularly useful for bookmarking lists of commemorative days and commemorative months. It’s officially fall! You know what that means? Guzzling uber-fattening pumpkin lattes at a thousand calories a pop, yes. Dusting off Halloween decorations, um hum.
ZudePR
JULY 20, 2016
Spot on, Wikipedia. In 2014, a whopping 581,000 businesses started up in the UK. One of them was me, Zude PR. According to Bloomberg , a staggering 8 out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months.
PR Daily
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
He''s a well known and polarizing figure in the Wikipedia editing community for his borderline mad obsession with "comprised of" in Wikipedia articles. He''s written a 6,000 word essay on "comprised of" and built a software program designed to detect and fix uses of it on Wikipedia.
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JULY 17, 2014
Digital journalism can mean many things according to Wikipedia: Digital journalism also known as online journalism is a contemporary form of journalism where editorial content is distributed via the Internet as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast.
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OCTOBER 3, 2014
How to Successfully Submit Your Article to Wikipedia. Wikipedia tends to prove a frustrating challenge to many. And yet it’s important to have a Wikipedia page that reveals accurate and timely information. Welcome to this week’s #CrisisRoundup!
Flack's Revenge
JANUARY 28, 2016
Wikipedia: Hoax played on Emulex via Fake Press Release. “Childishly written!” ” “A disgrace” These are the words most junior PR account executives fear hearing from clients about press releases submitted for review.
PR Daily
APRIL 7, 2015
Wikipedia defines a publicist as "a person whose job it is to generate and manage publicity for a public figure, especially a celebrity, a business, or for a work such as a book, film or album.”. Recently I sat across from some restaurant “publicists” at a dinner.
Shift Communications
MARCH 17, 2016
Wikipedia. Reverse engineering : the process of extracting knowledge or design information from anything man-made and reproducing it or reproducing anything based on the extracted information.
PR Daily
APRIL 21, 2016
Wikipedia defines media relations as “working with media for the purpose of informing the public of an organization's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner.”. When I was in college, I had a part-time job as a restaurant server.
Where the Fishermen Ain't
OCTOBER 25, 2013
This is to say nothing of the subsystems for crisis management or Wikipedia engagement. . Wikipedia is another topic about. On the other, only through an open-source ethos can something like Wikipedia even exist.
Cision
APRIL 1, 2016
Otherwise they would have to start hitting people up for money like a PBS pledge drive or the window that pops up on Wikipedia. You ’ re not going to stop using Instagram.
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