Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
The Harvey World Herald is committed to unbiased, independent journalism. Funds from advertising and sponsored content allow The Harvey World Herald to cover operating costs, expand coverage, and more. The following advertising policy explains how The Harvey World Herald protects our journalistic integrity and the trust of our readers while working with advertisers and sponsors.
What We’re Looking For
The Harvey World Herald‘s sponsorship options are designed with local BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) and women-owned businesses, healthcare organizations, post-secondary institutions, artistic and cultural organizations, and community groups across the south suburbs. In short, we’re looking to work with anyone who’s striving to make Harvey a better community for all. If you share our publication’s values and respect our editorial mission, we’d love to hear from you.
Policy
All advertising policies are independent of editorial decisions. That said, the Harvey World Herald does not endorse any product or service marked as an advertisement or promoted by a sponsor in the Harvey World Herald publications. Editorial content is not compromised by commercial or financial interests, or by any specific arrangements with advertising clients or sponsors. Advertisements may not be deceptive or misleading and must be verifiable. Advertisements should clearly identify the advertiser and product or service being offered.
Scope
This policy covers all functions within The Harvey World Herald, including print publications, websites, social media accounts, email newsletters, and any affiliates that involve advertising opportunities.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Harvey World Herald executive leadership to ensure compliance with this policy.
Procedure
The Harvey World Herald has the right to decline any advertisement that, in its sole discretion, is incompatible with its mission or inconsistent with the values of the Harvey World Herald, the publication/website or the organization, and to stop accepting advertising previously accepted. Advertisements are subject to review by executive leadership at the Harvey World Herald. The Harvey World Herald has no conflict of interest in what, when, or how we publish content—regardless of sponsorship status. In no case shall separate agreements with the Harvey World Herald or its affiliates supersede this policy.
- All native/content advertisements/sponsorships are labeled with “Sponsored” text at the top of the article, page, or section along with the name of the sponsoring entity. An example of this would be, “This article was made possible thanks to financial support from [SPONSOR NAME].”
- Ads that contain a URL or domain in the body must link to that same URL or domain.
- Ads must send users to the same landing page when the ad is clicked.
- Landing pages cannot use “fake” close behavior or any of the spam behavior which is recognized as malware.
- Ads must directly relate to the content on the landing page.
- Ads must clearly represent the company, product, or service that is being advertised.
Prohibited Actions
Advertising for the following categories is prohibited:
- Ads must not be false, misleading, fraudulent, or deceptive, including: unsubstantiated claims, etc.
- Ads cannot insult, harass, or threaten a user/users.
- Ads cannot contain, facilitate, promote or reference discrimination against any individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
- Ads must not promote a political campaign, government entity, or lobby group.
- Ads cannot use language that harms the environment and/or contribute to climate change.
- Advertisers should not be implicated, charged with, or convicted of participating in human rights abuses, such as supporting oppressive regimes or engaging in torture.
- Advertisers cannot promote, manufacture, or sell weapons, including firearms.
By avoiding these types of sponsors, we can ensure that our values and mission are aligned with those of our sponsors and that we are not inadvertently supporting organizations that engage in harmful practices.
Violations
Violations of this policy may result in consequences, including but not limited to, the removal of the ad, suspension of advertising privileges, or termination of the advertiser’s contract.
Reservation of Rights
The Harvey World Herald reserves the right to modify or terminate this policy. Any modifications or terminations will be communicated to the relevant parties in a timely manner.
Advertising Complaints Policy
To file a complaint about advertising/sponsorship, please send an email to advertising@harveyworld.org with a detailed description of the issue.
Partnership Clause
The Harvey World Herald retains editorial control of our content in all circumstances. Funding partners do not have input into the stories that will be produced, are not aware of specific stories we are working on, do not review them before publication, and do not have special access to reporters. We will always disclose who our funding partners are. Partners must sign a sponsorship agreement including a clause agreeing to editorial independence before entering into a partnership with the Harvey World Herald.
