So how can I add new information to keep the page up to date and strictly factual and informational? Additionally, Newmark Knight Frank has acquired Grubb & Ellis, making the new name "Newmark Grubb Knight Frank." How can I change the name of the article to respresent the new name of the company?

I would like to edit the Newmark Knight Frank article

July 2012 edit

  Hello, Sam Rose Gold. We welcome your contributions to Wikipedia, but if you are affiliated with some of the people, places or things you have written about in the article Newmark Knight Frank, you may have a conflict of interest or close connection to the subject.

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For information on how to contribute to Wikipedia when you have a conflict of interest, please see our frequently asked questions for organizations. Thank you. Theroadislong (talk) 17:33, 12 July 2012 (UTC)Reply

  Welcome to Wikipedia. Everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the encyclopedia. However, please do not add promotional material to articles or other Wikipedia pages, as you did to Newmark Grubb Knight Frank. Advertising and using Wikipedia as a "soapbox" are against Wikipedia policy and not permitted. Take a look at the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you. Theroadislong (talk) 22:14, 16 July 2012 (UTC)Reply


Howdy, Sam! I understand your frustration at having your edits reverted. As Theroadislong pointed out, you need to avoid promotional language and make sure that information you add has a reliable source that you cite. You may find it helpful to read policy pages WP:NPOV, WP:PEACOCK and WP:RS and then with that information, add back the information with appropriate citations. I am happy to help in any way. Please let me know. Joe407 (talk) 14:36, 17 July 2012 (UTC)Reply

  Please stop your disruptive editing. If you continue to add soapboxing, promotional or advertising material to Wikipedia, as you did at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, you may be blocked from editing. MikeWazowski (talk) 19:49, 24 July 2012 (UTC)Reply