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

Cision

In the 1890s, it was called yellow journalism and was a tactic designed by greedy newspaper publishers to sell more newspapers using scandalous (and not necessarily true) headlines. But many sites that rely on traffic to attract advertisers will create clickbait headlines that are so scandalous, people can’t help but click.

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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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Shep Gordon: “Make Parents Angry”

Doctor Spin

Image: Wikipedia ) Gordon gained fame as a talent agent and manager for various high-profile celebrities, particularly in the music and culinary industries. It was an overt challenge to advertising and public promotion norms, fitting perfectly with the rebellious and boundary-pushing brand that Cooper and Gordon were building.

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44 Top Growth Hacks to Help PRs, Marketers and Start-ups

Norton's Notes

For those of you that don’t know what Growth Hacking actually is, according to Wikipedia, this is the definition: Growth hacking is a marketing technique developed by technology startups which uses creativity, analytical thinking , and social metrics to sell products and gain exposure. [1]

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Edward Bernays—The Father of PR

Doctor Spin

In Wikipedia. In Wikipedia. He placed the idea in articles, newspapers, celebrity endorsements, and events. Bernays: Celebrated and Criticized His work significantly influenced how corporations interact with the public, shaping modern marketing, advertising, and public relations strategies. In Wikipedia.