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Did you know that about 90 percent of startups fail within the first five years of operation? One of the major reasons for their failure is poor brand awareness, which is developed through PR strategies. Having the right exposure is vital to gaining new clients, growing the company, and securing future funding—in general, company success. But startups and small businesses don’t always have the kind of skills or resources they need to increase their visibility in an already oversaturated media landscape.

Managing and protecting a company’s brand is one of the most important jobs of the chief marketing officer, the chief executive officer, and the board. It used to be that marketers’ greatest challenge was convincing a consumer to try their product and encourage brand loyalty, but the challenges facing brands have gotten far more complex, and the stakes have grown higher when marketing in the current era of fake news. Leaders must now address a highly polarized marketplace.

Wikipedia for Business 2024 is written for marketing, communications, and PR professionals. It is a “how to” manual for all things Wikipedia: how to understand how Wikipedia affects online reputations, SEO, and brand authority; how to view your role in relation to Wikipedia; how to interact with Wikipedia editors; and how to edit or request edits to articles.

Heather Ripley is passionate about helping business owners in the skilled trades embrace the power of public relations to grow. Throughout her career, she’s advised hundreds of contractors in how to effectively boost their visibility and reputation. Now, Heather shares the insight that has made her public relations agency, Ripley PR, one of the most respected and successful firms in the country.