The times have changed. 20 years ago, if you had a TV show, that was enough to be known. The audience came by itself, and you just had to compete with similar programs or programs that were broadcast on the same schedule.

But now it’s completely different. The audience does not come by itself, you have to look for it and attract it constantly, and the perfect place to do it, of course, is the internet.

However, that can be very difficult. Your content may be good, but that does not mean that you will attract the attention of Millennials that change what they see on a weekly basis, or that you are going to outrun your competition easily. In fact, they are probably also investing a lot of time and money in promotion through the internet.

The secret weapon of any TV show that wants to be promoted over the internet is Wikipedia. Having an article of your program on Wikipedia guarantees reference material for current and future viewers, which is a huge long-term benefit post-production. Basically, being on Wikipedia is synonymous with being relevant.

But not everyone can have their article in Wikipedia, in fact most of the articles that are created daily are deleted because they do not meet the rules and requirements of Wikipedia’s standards for content publishing. That is why our team of Wikipedia experts is responsible for reviewing all cases to determine who can be on Wikipedia and who can’t.

Notability Requirements for TV Shows on Wikipedia

The more buzz surrounding your television program, the higher the chances of your Wiki TV page getting published. Here are some notability suggestions that will make your entry stand out:

• List all episodes and seasons
• List all awards/nominations your show has received
• List all organic and earned mentions of your show in the news
• List all cast members, especially those whom may already have their own Wikipedia pages
• List relevant production companies and producers

Better yet, if you’re a producer or executive producer, it’s a good idea to keep an ongoing list of television shows you’re working on. This way, you can reference other popular works that might give you a leg-up when it comes to publishing on Wikipedia.

Wikipedia Guidelines for TV Media

If you have a TV show, chances are high that you can be on Wikipedia because the rules tend to favor TV shows, especially if they are regional or national programs (if your show is local, you may be in trouble).

However, the key is to figure out if you have a good enough coverage of your program. That is, if newspapers, magazines or other media took notes on your show, those notes are the ones that determine whether you can be on Wikipedia or not. This adds to your online notability.

Another important requirement is that your program has to be live by the time you want to create the article, Wikipedia does not usually accept notes about pilot episodes, or about shows to be released, unless they have a lot of journalistic coverage.

In Closing

You’ve spent a lot of time and money getting your TV program up and off the ground, and it would be devastating to not be able to show off your project online on Wikipedia. Better yet, leave it to the experts to do the heavy lifting for you.

If you want to start promoting your TV program online, Wikipedia is the best place to start. Get in touch with us and our team of Wiki specialists will help you right away!