Bill Beutler on Why Wikipedia May Be the Most Overlooked (and Dangerous) Marketing Channel

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Marketers spend countless hours optimizing for Google, LinkedIn, and Reddit—but what about Wikipedia? In this episode of Marketing Spark , host Mark Evans talks with Bill Beutler , one of the world’s leading experts on Wikipedia strategy. Bill explains why brands can’t afford to ignore the platform that powers both Google search and AI tools like ChatGPT, and how companies can ethically and effectively manage their presence. From the pitfalls of “learned helplessness” to the opportunities of Wikidata, Bill reveals why a Wiki strategy is now a marketing imperative .