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September 2024

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing because your account is being used only for advertising or promotion.

If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please review Wikipedia's guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text to the bottom of your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}.  Jimfbleak - talk to me? 10:32, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Hi@Jimfbleak I apologise for the delay in replying.

First of all we are mortified that our first content turned out to be advertising, it was neither our interest nor our wish.

We have tried to rewrite the text again, keeping it as neutral as possible.

I specify that we would like to create the page of the Italian Holding Company Flos B&B Italia Group, linking it to that of the individual brands already existing on Wikipedia (link here those of Flos, B&B Italia and Luis Poulsen), as well as that of the CEO of the Holding Company (Daniel Lalonde) from whom we have been mandated to write this page.

Could we try do draft a new version of the page?

Thanks in advance

Regards V.caposiena (talk) 12:36, 10 September 2024 (UTC)

Sorry for the second message, I wanted to better specify that we are not directly linked to the Brand nor do we receive direct income from them for writing the Wikipedia page linked to Flos B&B Italia Group V.caposiena (talk) 12:40, 10 September 2024 (UTC)

Who is "we"? Are you working in behalf of the company? Your first edit here was a full-length highly promotional unreferenced article about the company, you say that you want to carry on writing about the company, you say the CEO told you to write this article (see WP:BOSS), you seemed to think you could use the brands images with impunity so your claim we are not directly linked to the Brand nor do we receive direct income from them is some way short of saying you have no conflict of interest. Use the procedure in the box above to request an unblock, and an independent admin will reply. You will not be unblocked to write about this company or anything related to it. Jimfbleak - talk to me? 15:03, 10 September 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Jimfbleak with apologies again for the misunderstanding, I will try to give you a broader context, but first I will mention that I have taken the time to read through all the anti-scam and advertising policies.

My partner and I are two copywriters and we are hired by various third-party agencies to increase the online visibility of their brands (including Design Holding) by writing SEO-relevant content.

We realised that the holding company, unlike some of its brands, did not have a Wikipedia page, so we made a piece of content to that effect.

This content contained all the references to the brand itself, to the holding company's other brands (Flos, B&B Italia, Luis Puolsen), and to all the international architects and designers who collaborate - or have collaborated - with them (such as Antonio Citterio, Castiglioni, etc.). The images were retrieved directly from the websites of the various brands and the copyright is exclusively theirs. Perhaps we should have included the reference?

We have also tried to include sources to authoritative portals and newspapers (such as Sole24Ore, a well-known Italian business magazine) and links to the brand.

Unfortunately, this is the first time we have attempted to write a page for a Holding Company, so I apologise if we have made mistakes or if our content may have been interpreted as promotional.

As I wrote in the previous message, we have tried to rewrite the text, removing all possible promotional tones, and would like to send it to you for revision, if possible.

If so, can I simply paste it here or will I have to put it in my sandbox? V.caposiena (talk) 16:34, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

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Several issues.

• Not a reason for the block, but you said The images were retrieved directly from the websites of the various brands and the copyright is exclusively theirs.

When you post an image here, you release it to be used for any purpose, including commercial, but there is nothing to suggest that the companies have agreed to you, in effect, waiving their copyrights. If they have, they must say so on their websites.

• As above, you clearly have an association with the company that you should have declared.

• may have been interpreted as promotional is something of an understatement, your text was an extended unreferenced promo, eg ...a group brand featuring the “modern classic” approach in its collections offering a complete range of sophisticated and elegant furnishings, designed in a tradition of artisanship with a contemporary approach. It combines excellent materials, precise manufacturing, and exclusive details. Maxalto uses its artisan skills... is pure spam with no real facts.

• I am not going to unblock you. As I have already said, you should use the unblock request procedure described in the yellow box above, which will generate a blue box and attract the attention of an uninvolved admin to consider your request. Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:37, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

In the meantime, I thank you for taking the time to understand the various problems. Thank you also for clarifying the image issue, perhaps we missed the copyright passage on the guidelines and I apologise again.

May I ask you the kindness to tell me how I can go about declaring this association between us and the client? Is this declaration valid even if we go through the third company, which actually has contact with the brand, that commissioned the work from us?

I apologise again for the misunderstanding, I know it is not an excuse for you but it really was the first time for us and we are learning a lot from this exchange with you, so thank you. It will certainly help us to better understand your guidelines and not make any more mistakes. In the box you indicated, should I refer to our exchange or do I trivially explain everything that happened from the beginning? V.caposiena (talk) 16:02, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

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Request reason:

Dear Wikipedia Administrators, I am writing to express my sincere apologies for the issues that arose during my recent attempt to create a Wikipedia entry, which ultimately led to the indefinite suspension of my account. I fully understand and appreciate the high standards Wikipedia upholds in terms of neutrality, verifiability, and content quality, and I regret that my initial submission failed to meet these standards. To provide some context, my intention was to create a page for a Holding company, which recently underwent a rebranding. This rebranding has led to confusion among users who are not yet associating the new name with its established reputation. As many of the brands managed by the Holding already have Wikipedia pages, I believe a consolidated entry would be beneficial for users seeking information about the parent company. However, I now recognize that my initial draft was overly promotional in nature, and for that, I sincerely apologize. This was my first time contributing to Wikipedia, and in retrospect, I acknowledge that I approached the task with a misunderstanding of the platform’s requirements for neutrality. Following the removal of the draft and the subsequent suspension of my account, I reflected on the feedback I received and have since rewritten the text to fully comply with Wikipedia’s policies, ensuring that it now presents the information in a factual, neutral, and encyclopedic manner. I would be grateful if you could reconsider the suspension of my account, allowing me the opportunity to submit the revised article for review. I am fully committed to adhering to Wikipedia’s guidelines moving forward and have taken steps to ensure that no promotional language or bias is present in the new draft. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience caused and sincerely hope for your understanding. I genuinely value the integrity of Wikipedia as a resource and would like to contribute positively to the platform in the future. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and hope for a favorable resolution. V.caposiena (talk) 15:48, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

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We do not consider AI generated appeals. You meed to show that YOU understand the issues. Cabayi (talk) 19:14, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

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Good Evening @Cabayi I assure you that I really understood your terms and would like to prove it as soon as possible. I keep repeating, and you can also see in the exchange I had with Jimfbleak, that I am mortified that this happened and that I guarantee it will not happen again. Unfortunately it was a mistake due to inexperience the first time around. I would like to ask you the kindness to please give me a second chance, I would like to have the opportunity to send you back the text I revised. Honestly, apart from continually apologising and trying to show you that I understand, I would not know what else to do, which is why I am even more regretful. Please, I would really like to contribute with the creation of the entry. V.caposiena (talk) 20:56, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

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This unblock request is essentially free of content. And nothing in the discussion above convinces me you understand how fundamentally inappropriate it is to abuse Wikipedia to promote businesses and engage in SEO. Yamla (talk) 11:40, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

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Good morning Yamla, I'm not sure how to prove to you that I understand the error. I know that this is no excuse for you, as you will see thousands of scams or AI-generated content every day, but I am really trying to have a constructive dialogue with you to understand how best to proceed as this is my first time. I would really like to contribute to the Wikipedia entry. For that reason, and to show you my good intentions, I reproduce here the content I have revised by removing any reference to promotional or misleading phrases. I don't know if this is the right way, but I want to show you that I am in good faith. Looking forward to your kind feedback on this new content, I wish you a good day.

FLOS B&B ITALIA GROUP

Flos B&B Italia Group, founded in November 2018, is a multinational company that owns several established brands in the high-end furniture and lighting sectors, with roots in European design. The Group includes FLOS, B&B Italia, Louis Poulsen, Maxalto, Arclinea, Azucena, FENDI Casa, Audo Copenhagen and Lumens.[1].

Name: Flos B&B Italia Group S.p.A. Headquarter: Milan, Italy Founded: 2018 CEO: Daniel Lalonde Industry: High-end design furniture and lighting Subsidiaries: FLOS, B&B Italia, Louis Poulsen, Maxalto, Arclinea, Azucena, FENDI Casa, Audo Copenhagen, Lumens Revenue: €898.6 billion (2023 GMV revenues) [1] Number of employees: ~ 2160 Employees (June 2024) Website: https://www.flosbebitaliagroup.com

History

Flos B&B Italia Group, founded in November 2018 and jointly owned by investment companies affiliated with Investindustrial and Carlyle, rebranded from Design Holding in May 2024[3]. The company stated that the rebranding was intended to align the corporate name with its well-known constituent brands [6] In November 2018, Flos, Louis Poulsen and B&B Italia Group (including B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena and Arclinea) came together to form the Flos B&B Italia Group with the aim of creating a global high-end design group operating in the luxury furnishings and lighting sectors. In April 2021, Flos B&B Italia Group acquires Lumens – formerly YDesign Group, US-based leading online retailer of high-end, modern lighting and home furnishings; in May 2021, the Group and FENDI announce the launch of the joint venture Fashion Furniture Design (FF Design) to develop the FENDI Casa business. In 2022, the Group acquires Designers Company, a Danish group that includes brands such as Menu and by Lassen, which has a strong presence in the Northern European and US design market and offers a wide range of products including furniture, lighting and accessories. In 2023 furniture brands Menu and By Lassen have merged to form a new design brand called Audo Copenhagen. The new brand was launched on 1 June and named after Menu's Copenhagen showroom The Audo, which has been rebranded as Audo House and serves as Audo Copenhagen's headquarters [2].

Brands

Flos B&B Italia Group manages a portfolio of brands it has acquired since 2018, expanding to include 10 brands as of 2024 [9]. Among these brands are B&B Italia, Flos, Louis Poulsen, Maxalto, Azucena, Arclinea, FENDI Casa, Audo and Lumens.

B&B Italia

Founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, B&B Italia is an Italian company operating in the high-end designer furniture sector. The brand focuses on contemporary design and invests in research and development [10]. The company also collaborates with prestigious design names including Antonio Citterio, Piero Lissoni, Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce, Naoto Fukasawa, Patricia Urquiola, Barber & Osgerby, Doshi Levien, Michael Anastassiades, Monica Armani, Zaha Hadid, Foster+Partners and many others.

Flos

Flos is an Italian company specializing in both indoor and outdoor lighting, founded in Merano in 1962. The company was born from the collaboration between Dino Gavina and Cesare Cassina with Arturo Eisenkeil, who had the merit of importing a new coating material from the USA. In the Merano workshop highly successful products were created, some of which ended up being displayed at the MoMa in New York. The company has a history of experimenting with forms, materials, and technological innovations [11]. The company collaborates with designers such as Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Antonio Citterio, Jasper Morrison, Patricia Urquiola, Vincent Van Duysen, Michael Anastassiades, Marc Newson, Konstantin Grcic, and many others.

Louis Poulsen

Established in 1874, Louis Poulsen is a lighting company that produces both interior and exterior lighting fixtures. Louis Poulsen has a strong connection to Danish design, with contributions from designers such as Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Verner Panton. The company also collaborates with modern designers, including Christian Flindt, Shoichi Uchiyama, Louise Campbell, Øivind Slaatto, Alfred Homann, Oki Sato, Olafur Eliasson and Anne Boysen [12].

Maxalto

Founded in 1975, Maxalto is a brand within the Group, designed and coordinated by Italian designer Antonio Citterio. The brand's approach is described as 'modern neo-classic', blending traditional and contemporary elements [13].

Azucena

In 2018, B&B Italia Group acquired the classic Italian brand Azucena, founded in 1947 by architects Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Ignazio Gardella and Corrado Corradi Dell’Acqua. The Azucena brand produces and markets a collection that reissues more than 20 renowned products including the Catilina chair, the ABCD and Toro chairs, the Monachella lamp and the Cavalletto table which can be found in selected stores in Italy and abroad. [14]

Arclinea

Arclinea Arredamenti S.p.A., founded by Silvio Fortuna in Caldogno in 1925, started as an artisanal laboratory specializing in wood-processing and has grown to become an Italian leader in high-end design kitchens. Arclinea operates in both retail and contract with the divisions: residential, hospitality, marine. [15]

FENDI Casa

Founded in Rome in 1925, Fendi has emerged as a world-renowned luxury brand. In May 2021, Flos B&B Italia Group and FENDI formed a joint venture called Fashion Furniture Design (FF Design) to expand the FENDI Casa business, with Flos B&B Italia Group holding the majority share. This partnership aimed to enhance FENDI’s home segment by leveraging the expertise of Flos B&B Italia Group. The collaboration focuses on designing, manufacturing, and distributing collections that reflect the essence of the Maison.

Audo

Audo is a Danish design brand which sells contemporary furniture, lighting, and accessories in the premium segment to professionals and retail customers in more than 50 countries. Audo reflects both a century of Danish design tradition and a modern, global outlook that is continually expanding and evolving [16].

Lumens

Founded in San Francisco Bay Area in 2021 and incorporating the heritage of YLighting, Lumens is a leading online retailer of lighting, furniture, and accessories, offering a selection of modern designs from over 300 brands [17].

Designer

Flos B&B Italia Group’s catalogue features objects designed by international designers including Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Antonio Citterio, Gaetano Pesce, Philippe Starck, Piero Lissoni, Konstantin Grcic, Jasper Morrison, Patricia Urquiola, Michael Anastassiades, and many others.

Sustainability

Flos B&B Italia Group states that its design philosophy incorporates sustainability, aiming to balance aesthetic considerations with sustainable practices [8] [4]. It considers its environmental impact and the community’s interests in its design process and is committed to improving its ecological and social footprint through sustainable design strategies and responsible business practices [5].

Design for the planet

Flos B&B Italia Group commits to an environmentally responsible approach across its operations, from production lines to office activities. This involves integrating eco-design and circularity principles across their product design and engineering processes, monitoring ESG risks and implementing climate change mitigation strategies throughout the value chain [2].

Design for people

Diversity, equity and inclusion within the workforce and the communities where it operates [9] are valued and supported in Flos B&B Italia Group. Moreover, opportunities for professional growth are offered by the Group, with the goal to improve employee well-being through flexible work policies and personal development programs.

Design for culture

The Group values the identities of its brands and their connections to local communities. It collaborates with local artisans and promotes sustainable practices to preserve cultural traditions and support the local economy.

Notes

[1] IlSole24Ore "Design Holding cambia nome" https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/design-holding-cambia-nome-nasce-flos-bb-italia-group-AFxSzb3D

[2] FLOS B&B Italia Group Fact Sheet 2024 https://www.flosbebitaliagroup.com/group/?_gl=1*trg05*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzQ1NDQ5MDQ3LjE3MjU0MzkxNDQ.*_ga_3HMH5H9Y5B*MTcyNTQzOTE0NC4xLjAuMTcyNTQzOTE0NC4wLjAuMA.

[3] FLOS B&B Italia Group Sustainability Report 2023 https://staging-eu01-designholding.demandware.net/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-DHCorp-contentlib/default/v98fed92b643597aebdc37139e572fe2de4a008ab/Sustainability%20DH/Sustainability%20report/Flos%20B%26B%20Italia%20Group%5FSustainability%20Report%202023%5Fdef.pdf?version=1,720,424,315,547

[4] FLOS B&B Italia Group Press Release, 16 May 2024 https://www.flosbebitaliagroup.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-DHCorp-contentlib/default/dw305f5081/Investors/Press%20release/Press%20Release%20Flos%20B&B%20Italia%20Group_Flos%20B&B%20Italia%20SpA.pdf?_gl=1*ks5qeg*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI4MjgxNDA0LjE3MjU0MzkwNTc.*_ga_3HMH5H9Y5B*MTcyNTQzOTA1Ni4xLjAuMTcyNTQzOTA1Ni4wLjAuMA..

[5] https://wwd.com/home-design/shop-home/design-holding-makes-bolder-steps-with-its-sustainability-report-1235754732/

[6] https://www.flosbebitaliagroup.com/sustainability

[7] https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/luxury/design-holding-changes-group-name/

[8] https://esgnews.it/abitare-sostenibile/lalonde-flos-bb-italia-group-eco-design-e-sviluppo-talenti-focus-del-percorso-di-sostenibilita/

[9] https://businessofhome.com/articles/can-design-holding-become-the-lvmh-of-home

[10] https://www.fuorisalone.it/en/brand/166/BB-Italia

[11] https://oggettididesign.com/blog/flos/

[12] https://www.nordicnest.com/inspiration-tips/get-to-know/the-history-of-louis-poulsen/

[13] https://www.architonic.com/en/story/harriet-thorpe-the-high-life-maxalto-by-b-b-italia/20174314

[14] https://studiojuma.com/client/azucena/

[15] https://uniquekitchen.com.sg/arclinea-history/

[16] https://www.connox.com/audo.html?srsltid=AfmBOorXHiYpBZ0lhOOeaQOyfgv1RBm3JfYiUvJyvFOb_hIfgShjWVNi

[17] https://www.lumens.com/about-us.html

V.caposiena (talk) 08:45, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

Decline reason:

This content is wholly inappropriate for Wikipedia, and until you can tell us why, there is no pathway forward for you here. We're not interested in helping you promote your clients or in enhancing search results for them. If you're being paid to be here, we won't handhold you- you need to figure out how things are done here. If your payment is contingent on editing about clients, I suggest you return your client's money. 331dot (talk) 08:50, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

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Hi 331dot, may I ask you the kindness of indicating why this would be inappropriate? The group holding company does not have a Wikipedia entry, unlike some of its brands such as Flos, B&B Italia, Louis Poulsen, and Maxalto. Our idea (mine and my collaborator's) was to give visibility and context also to the holding company, also in view of the new rebranding that is creating confusion in Italy, and at the same time enrich the voices of the individual brands. I reiterate that we are not paid directly by the client, nor do we have any interest in creating a promotional page for him. We are not trying to break any rules here, we are doing our best to write a piece that is compliant with your guidelines. Apparently we're not being able to do so, so could you please help us understanding what we're doing wrong? Which sections, in your opinion, are problematic? We will then proceed in reviewing them accordingly. Thank you for your help

 V.caposiena (talk) 10:03, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

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Please answer Elli's question below if you wish to be unblocked. You can do this in a fresh unblock request. HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 15:15, 29 October 2024 (UTC)

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See WP:YESPROMO. Wikipedia is not the place to promote your business. --Yamla (talk) 10:06, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

"Our idea ... was to give visibility and context also to the holding company"

Wikipedia's aim is to document things that are already notable, not to promote them so that they become notable. Your objective is fundamentally at odds with Wikipedia's purpose. Cabayi (talk) 10:14, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

That the individual brands may merit articles(if they do) does not mean that their holding company(which I understand to mean it largely exists on paper) merits and article. It depends on the coverage in independent reliable sources. Furthermore, Wikipedia is not a place for companies to tell about themselves. "Give visibility and context" is the exact definition of promotion. I concur with Cabayi that your objective is fundamentally incompatible with Wikipedia's, and you should expend your efforts at a website where what you want to do is permitted, like a website owned by the company, or social media. 331dot (talk) 10:22, 23 September 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Yamla and @331dot,

Thank you for your clarification, everything is now clearer to me and I apologise again for the gross mistake I made. We will no longer proceed to upload the entry in question in order to meet the guidelines.

Having clarified the matter, I would ask you the kindness of unblocking my account?

Thank you in advance. V.caposiena (talk) 07:51, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

Since you won't be editing about your company, what edits do you want to make instead? 331dot (talk) 08:05, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

None at the moment, also because I would like to have some time to do some more tests in my sandbox. This exchange was enough for me to realise that before publishing a rumour (however non-promotional it was for me) I have to think about it several times. I would also like to ask if there was a way to send the entries for approval to some particular contact person, so that I could have the history with the same person. This would really help new copywriters who want to help not make the same mistakes again.

However, I would not like to have my account blocked for life and never be able to contribute again. Could you please kindly accept my request for unblock it? V.caposiena (talk) 11:28, 24 September 2024 (UTC)

Good morning @Yamla and @331dot could I have any chance to unblock my account? could I have any chance to unblock my account? Can I kindly ask if is possibile to do? Thanks in adcvance for your kindly support and time. V.caposiena (talk) 12:59, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

Someone else will review your request. However, you won't be unblocked to just edit your sandbox, and if you don't intend to make contributions to the encyclopedia, there is no need to unblock you as blocks only prevent editing. 331dot (talk) 14:53, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

hi @331dot yes I will want to contribute in the next futuro. V.caposiena (talk) 15:09, 2 October 2024 (UTC)

Can you give an example of an article you might edit, and some of the changes you'd want to make to it? Elli (talk | contribs) 16:21, 5 October 2024 (UTC)