Sponsorship Disclosure
Clear Labels. Clear Relationships.
Acquire Publishing accepts sponsorship, advertising, and partnership revenue. Every dollar is disclosed. No payment can purchase undisclosed favorable editorial treatment.
How We Distinguish Content
Editorial Interview
Selected by the editorial team based on the guest's experience, credibility, and the practical value of their knowledge. No payment from the guest. No editorial control by the guest. Published under Acquire Publishing's editorial standards.
Payment: No payment involved.
Editorial Control: Full editorial control retained by Acquire Publishing.
Sponsored Interview
An interview commissioned or paid for by the guest, their organization, or a sponsor. Clearly labeled as 'Sponsored Interview' at publication. Subject to the same editorial standards as non-sponsored interviews. Sponsors do not control conclusions or suppress critical discussion.
Payment: Guest or sponsor pays for production and placement.
Editorial Control: Editorial standards apply. Sponsor may review for factual accuracy only.
Sponsored Research
Research commissioned or funded by an external organization. The sponsor and funding source are disclosed in the research publication. Methodology, limitations, and conflicts are documented. Sponsored research is subject to the same verification standards as non-sponsored research.
Payment: Sponsor funds the research.
Editorial Control: Methodology and conclusions are independently determined. Sponsor review is limited to factual accuracy.
Sponsored Case Study
A case study commissioned or submitted by the subject organization. Clearly labeled as 'Sponsored Case Study.' Subject to editorial review for plausibility and consistency. Not presented as independently verified unless it meets the Verified Case Study standard as well.
Payment: Subject organization pays for development and placement.
Editorial Control: Editorial review applies. Label distinguishes from independently developed cases.
Underwritten Series
A series of interviews, articles, or reports funded by a named underwriter. The underwriter is identified at the beginning and end of each piece in the series. Underwriters do not select guests, control questions, or influence conclusions.
Payment: Underwriter funds the series.
Editorial Control: Full editorial independence retained.
Advertising
Paid promotional placement. Clearly distinguishable from editorial content by placement, labeling, and visual treatment. Not presented as editorial recommendation.
Payment: Advertiser pays for placement.
Editorial Control: Advertiser controls their own message within stated guidelines.
Affiliate Recommendation
Content that includes links to products or services for which Acquire Publishing may receive a commission if the reader makes a purchase. Affiliate relationships are disclosed on the page where the link appears. Recommendations are made based on editorial judgment, not affiliate availability.
Payment: Commission may be earned on qualifying purchases.
Editorial Control: Editorial recommendation is independent of affiliate relationships.
Institutional Partner
An organization with a formal, disclosed relationship with Acquire Publishing — such as a distribution partner, co-publishing partner, or research collaborator. The nature and scope of the partnership is disclosed wherever the partner is referenced.
Payment: Varies by partnership. Always disclosed.
Editorial Control: Partnership terms are documented and disclosed.
Distribution Partner
An organization that distributes or resells Acquire Publishing products. Not an editorial partner. Distribution relationships do not influence editorial decisions.
Payment: Commercial distribution arrangement.
Editorial Control: No editorial influence.
The Hard Rule
Payment cannot purchase undisclosed favorable editorial treatment. Sponsored content is clearly labeled. Sponsors do not automatically control conclusions. Any sponsor review is limited to factual accuracy, legal concerns, or approved contractual rights — not undisclosed editorial control.