How PQR News Makes Money — Revenue & Independence
Quick answer: PQR News pays for independent news and explainers through clearly labelled advertising, sponsored content, press releases and partnerships. These commercial activities are always disclosed and kept strictly separate from our reporting, which our newsroom controls and never sells. This page explains exactly how it works.
Key takeaways
- Our income comes from labelled advertising, sponsored content, press releases and partnerships.
- Editorial is never for sale — money never buys coverage or influence.
- Everything paid is disclosed, in line with the FTC endorsement guidelines.
- Readers come first — we decline revenue that would mislead them.
- Questions are welcome via our contact page.
Why we publish this page
Good journalism costs money, and readers deserve to know who is paying for what they read. Rather than leave that vague, we set it out plainly. Being open about our revenue is not a legal box-tick; it is how a reader-first publication keeps its readers’ trust. If you ever wonder whether something on PQR News was paid for, this page and our advertising disclosure tell you how to know.
How we earn revenue
- Advertising — labelled display placements and packages around our content.
- Sponsored content — branded articles that carry a clear sponsored label.
- Press releases — company-supplied announcements, reviewed and labelled.
- Partnerships — longer-term arrangements bundling the above, all disclosed.
The wall between money and editorial
The single most important thing on this page is the line between revenue and reporting. Our newsroom decides what to cover and how, based on what readers need — not on who is advertising. Advertisers and sponsors get labelled placements, never approval rights, edits or a veto over independent stories. If an advertiser dislikes our coverage, that changes nothing about the coverage. This separation is what makes both our reporting and our commercial work worth anything.
How we label paid content
Every paid or company-supplied item carries a clear label so you never have to guess. Sponsored articles are marked as sponsored, ads are identifiable as advertising, and press releases are shown as company-supplied announcements. This labelling follows the FTC endorsement guidelines and is explained in full in our advertising disclosure.
What we refuse to do for money
- Sell undisclosed or disguised paid links inside editorial content.
- Let advertisers approve, edit or block independent reporting.
- Run paid placements without a visible label.
- Publish misleading claims, fake endorsements or invented statistics.
Affiliate and other links
Where we use any link that could earn us a commission, we disclose it so you understand the relationship, and such a link never changes what we recommend or how we report. We will not pretend an interested link is neutral. If we cannot include something honestly and with the right disclosure, we leave it out.
How this benefits readers
A publication funded transparently can stay independent. Because our revenue comes from clearly labelled commercial work rather than hidden deals, we are free to report without owing anyone quiet favours. That is the deal we offer readers: useful, independent news and explainers, paid for in the open, with every commercial element marked.
About PQR News
PQR News is an independent news and explainer publication with a named editorial team and a plain reader-first mission: cover the day’s developments, then explain what they mean. Editorial decisions are made by our newsroom and are never sold. You can read who we are on our about page and reach the team through our contact page or at partners@pqrnews.com. Every commercial placement described on this page is clearly labelled and kept separate from independent reporting, in line with the FTC endorsement guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
How does PQR News make money?
Through clearly labelled advertising, sponsored content, press releases and partnerships — never by selling editorial coverage.
Does advertising influence your reporting?
No. There is a firm wall between revenue and editorial. Advertisers get labelled placements, not influence.
How do I know if something is paid?
It will be labelled. Sponsored articles, ads and press releases all carry clear labels; anything unlabelled is independent editorial.
Do you use affiliate links?
Where any commission-earning link appears, we disclose it, and it never changes our recommendations or reporting.
Do you sell links?
No. We do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links. Paid placements are clearly labelled and follow our disclosure policy.
Can I pay to remove or change a story about me?
No. Editorial decisions, including corrections, follow our standards and are not for sale. Contact us with factual concerns and we will review them.
Where can I ask about your revenue practices?
Use our contact page — we are happy to explain how any specific placement works.