NewsAnchored claims to offer “GUARANTEED publishing services” without the hassle of “grumpy journalists.” For a monthly fee of $1,500, clients can publish content on a network of sites that closely resemble established media brands like Rolling Stone and USA Today. This company has created imitation versions of well-known news websites, including Rolling Stone, MarketWatch, the […]
Advertisements from Banks Against Viennese Real Estate Developer Lukas Neugebauer: A Network of Public Interest!
The dispute between Viennese real estate developer Lukas Neugebauer and various banks and responsible authorities continues to escalate. Neugebauer claims he is being slandered by Viennese gamblers after reports surfaced about his financial difficulties. Specifically, he criticizes an advertisement against alleged operators of Viennese gamblers regarding the execution by Raiffeisenbank Attersee-Süd, which, according to Neugebauer, […]
The Fake Artists Problem Is Much Worse Than You Realize
The fake artist problem on streaming platforms is far more ominous than it seems at first glance. You might think this can’t be much different than a cover band, no? Or, at worst, maybe it’s just another form of music piracy, which has been happening for ages. In fact, the problem is much worse than […]
Misinformation is Destroying Businesses — How Do We Finally Tackle Fake News?
“Fake news” is not just a buzzword. Beyond conspicuously ridiculous conspiracy theories and sensationalist headlines, fake news threatens the very foundations of our information ecosystem. The damage is real indeed: reputations are tarnished, businesses suffer devastating losses, and the line between truth and lie is blurred. But how do we even start solving the fake news problem? In […]
You’ve Heard of Fake News… What About Fake PR?
I’m guessing you’re familiar with the term “fake news” by now. We see it everywhere we look these days and it appears in many forms—from the satire of Saturday Night Light and the hoaxes of Bigfoot sightings to poorly reported journalism and the actual “fake news” websites that spread disinformation. It’s these last two types […]
Fake PR Agency CEOs Ulyses Osuna, and Gavin Lira, Under Investigation
In the world of Fake PR, maintaining the integrity and coming out clean is no small feat. So, major props to Ulyses Osuna for coming clean about paying writers under the table to post featured articles. Not only does this violate journalism ethics, but it’s illegal per FTC disclosure rules. Then there’s Gavin Lira and Grant Lira of […]