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03/12/2025

How do Wikipedia’s rules shape what we read online? And what happens when AI enters the mix? In this episode of The Changelog, Bill Beutler joins hosts Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo to discuss the mechanics behind a “successful” edit, the invisible norms that influence content, and the future of collaboration on the world’s largest reference site. Catch the conversation here:

Let's hear how Wikipedia actually works from long-time Wikipedian, Bill Beutler! Bill has been heavily involved with this "8th wonder of the modern world" for two decades and even built a career on it, founding Beutler Ink –a digital agency known for its pioneering work in Wikipedia public relatio...

21/11/2025

Wikipedia has never been the favorite website of American conservatives, but a new initiative from the Heritage Foundation seeking to "identify and target" editors is a concerning development:

Wikipedia has never been the favorite website of American conservatives, but a new initiative from the Heritage Foundation seeking to "identify and target" editors is a concerning development.

12/11/2025

Wikipedia is stuck in the middle as AI integration continues, while political critics seek to control it. Read more about it in this edition of "WikiWise". https://bit.ly/3JQ7NR0

Wikipedia is stuck in the middle as AI integration continues, while political critics seek to control it.

31/10/2025

What does it take to manage reputation in the era of AI and open information? Beutler Ink CEO William Beutler sits down with Adrian Ma on the Fuse Podcast to unpack Wikipedia’s influence, PR’s relationship with transparency, and the future of digital knowledge:

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17/10/2025

Volunteer editors are trying to make it easier to identify AI-generated content and Republican members of Congress are targeting Wikipedia over claims of antisemitism. Read more about it in this edition of "WikiWise"

Volunteer editors are trying to make it easier to identify AI-generated content and Republican members of Congress are targeting Wikipedia over claims of antisemitism. Read more about it in this edition of "WikiWise" 🔔 Wiki Briefing Wiki editors publish field guide to AI writing tendencies Wikipe...

17/10/2025

Your brand might already have a Wikipedia page...but is it telling the right story?

Bill Beutler talks with Susan Walsh on the More 2 Marketing podcast about how brands can show up authentically on Wikipedia, what “getting it right” really looks like, and why transparency is the key to credibility:

More 2 Marketing is a place where all things marketing, product and everything in-between will be discussed. New content will be added as we explore through podcasts and blogs this exciting world. The aim is to share knowledge to help everyone grow.

16/10/2025

Nearly every AI system leans on it, but few people give it the credit it deserves: Wikipedia has quietly become one of the most important sources of information on the internet.

Bill Beutler joins Mark Evans on the Marketing Spark Podcast to unpack what that means for companies, marketers, and anyone who cares about credibility online:

When people think of AI, they often focus on data, models, and hallucinations—but they forget one of AI’s biggest sources: Wikipedia. From ChatGPT to Google ...

13/10/2025

New quarter, new questions.

The Q3 issue of BINK Quarterly explores how Wikipedia fits into the future of AI and online credibility—and what that means for brands trying to be seen (and trusted).

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The summer rush is winding down, and Q3 has been all about experimentation—new stories, new formats, and new ways of showing how Wikipedia fits into the bigger picture of online credibility. Here’s what we’ve been up to, and why it matters for your work.

29/08/2025

Sure, anyone can edit Wikipedia. But not everyone should. That’s why we exist. 🖥️🔍📖

26/08/2025

The way news is published online is changing fast thanks to AI. Some news outlets are leaning into direct-to-inbox newsletters, and others into feed-like platforms. But if reporting shifts away from traditional articles, what happens to Wikipedia’s sourcing standards? Our Wikipedia strategist Joshua Leach takes a closer look in the latest Ink Tank blog:

The AI revolution is here and media organizations are being forced to adapt. Wikipedia will have to grapple with those changes, and it could transform how we get our information forever. 

20/08/2025

Wikipedia sets the baseline, Reddit adds perspective, and AI pulls from both to generate responses that resonate. In his latest blog, Bill Beutler explains why these platforms matter more than ever for influencing AI answers:

AI chatbots lean heavily on two surprisingly similar--but fundamentally different--corners of the internet. One prizes authority, the other authenticity. Together, they're reshaping how brands appear in AI-driven answers.

14/08/2025

If AI is talking about your brand 🗣️ chances are it’s drawing from Wikipedia 🧩

In this guest contribution to Wix Studio, our president Bill Beutler explores how Wikipedia shapes what AI “knows” about your brand. The challenge is: Wikipedia doesn't always do a great job of keeping business topics updated.

That’s where Beutler Ink comes in—to help businesses close the gap and ensure their presence is complete, accurate, and AI-ready:

Wikipedia is becoming a focus for marketers as AI changes how consumers find information and make buying decisions.