Advertising Policy
Maintaining clear separation between commercial and editorial content
Our Commitment
AI Business Review maintains a strict separation between advertising and editorial content. Advertising is essential for sustaining quality journalism, but it must never compromise our editorial independence or readers' trust.
Guiding Principles
Separation
Editorial and advertising teams operate independently
Labeling
All paid content is clearly identified
No Influence
Ads don't affect editorial decisions
Transparency
All relationships disclosed
Content Labeling Standards
We use clear, consistent labels to distinguish commercial content from editorial content:
Advertisement
Display advertising, banner ads, and traditional promotional content paid for by advertisers.
AdvertisementSponsored Content
Articles or features paid for by a sponsor but created by our editorial team or clearly attributed external writers.
SponsoredPartner Content
Content produced in collaboration with a commercial partner, with clear disclosure of the relationship.
Partner ContentAffiliate Link
Product links where we may receive commission. Presence of affiliate links does not influence editorial recommendations.
AffiliateEditorial-Advertising Firewall
We maintain strict separation between editorial and commercial operations:
- No Preview: Advertisers do not receive advance notice of editorial content
- No Review: Advertisers cannot review or approve editorial content before publication
- No Adjacency Guarantees: We do not guarantee ads will appear alongside specific editorial content
- Separate Teams: Editorial staff do not participate in advertising sales; commercial staff do not influence editorial decisions
- Cooling-Off Period: Subjects of negative editorial coverage may not advertise for 30 days after publication to avoid perception of influence
Sponsored Content Guidelines
When we publish sponsored content:
- It is clearly labeled with "Sponsored" at the top of the page
- The sponsor is identified by name
- The content is visually distinguished from editorial content
- Sponsored content does not appear in editorial sections or feeds without clear labeling
- Our editorial team reviews sponsored content for accuracy but sponsors have final say on their messaging
Prohibited Advertising
We Do Not Accept Advertising For:
- Products or services that are illegal in major markets
- Misleading or deceptive claims about AI capabilities
- Cryptocurrency schemes without proper regulatory disclosure
- Political advertising or advocacy campaigns
- Products that discriminate based on protected characteristics
- Competitors of AIU.ac educational programs (conflict of interest)
- Any content that conflicts with our editorial values
We reserve the right to refuse any advertising at our sole discretion.
Reader Trust
Our readers' trust is our most valuable asset. If you ever have concerns about the distinction between editorial and advertising content:
- Email editor@aibusinessreview.org with your concern
- We will review and respond within 7 business days
- If labeling was inadequate, we will update it immediately
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