Media Grid UK (mediagriduk.uk) is owned and operated by Sliema Media Limited, registered in Malta (Malta Business Registry company number C 84217). The Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Pierce, holds ultimate responsibility for all editorial content and for maintaining the separation between commercial and editorial functions. This page explains how the publication is funded and the measures that protect editorial independence from commercial interests.
Who is responsible for advertising and commercial decisions at Media Grid UK?
The Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Pierce, holds ultimate editorial authority over all content published by Media Grid UK. Commercial partnerships, advertising sales and sponsorship arrangements are managed separately by the advertising and partnerships teams, which operate independently of the newsroom.
No commercial partner, advertiser or sponsor has any influence over editorial decisions, story selection or the conclusions reached by our journalists. This separation is enforced by editorial leadership and is a condition of employment for all editorial staff.
How is Media Grid UK funded?
Media Grid UK is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. Sliema Media Limited, the Maltese-registered parent company, ensures that all revenue streams are transparent and disclosed to readers.
Full details of our ownership and funding structure are published on our /ownership-funding/ page. We believe that transparency about funding is essential to maintaining the trust of our readers.
What are affiliate links and how do we use them?
Affiliate links are links to third-party retailers or service providers that may earn Media Grid UK a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. These links are used only in relevant editorial contexts such as product reviews, comparisons or recommended reading lists.
Every article containing affiliate links includes a clear disclosure at the top or bottom of the piece. The use of affiliate links never influences the editorial assessment or recommendation made by our journalists. Oliver Reeves, our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, oversees compliance with this policy.
How does display advertising work on our site?
Display advertising appears on Media Grid UK in standard formats such as banner ads, sidebar placements and in-article units. All display advertising is sold and managed by the commercial team, which operates separately from the editorial newsroom.
Advertisers cannot influence the content, tone or placement of editorial stories. Advertising inventory is clearly distinguished from editorial content through visual labelling and placement conventions.
How is sponsored content identified?
Sponsored content is any material that has been paid for by a third-party partner and published on Media Grid UK. Every piece of sponsored content is clearly labelled as “Sponsored” or “Promoted” at the point of entry and within the article itself, so that readers can distinguish it from independent editorial coverage.
Our /sponsored-content-policy/ sets out the full terms under which sponsored material is accepted, produced and labelled. Sponsored content is subject to the same fact-checking and editorial standards as all other content, and commercial partners are not permitted to misrepresent facts or mislead readers.
How do we maintain editorial independence from commercial interests?
Editorial independence is guaranteed by a strict operational separation between the commercial and editorial functions of Media Grid UK. No advertiser, sponsor or commercial partner is permitted to influence the selection, tone, direction or publication of editorial content.
The Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Pierce, has final authority over all editorial decisions and can veto any commercial arrangement that threatens the publication’s integrity. Our /editorial-policy/ sets out the full framework governing editorial standards and independence.
Who can I contact about advertising or partnerships?
Enquiries about advertising opportunities should be directed to advertising@mediagriduk.uk. Proposals for commercial partnerships, content licensing or sponsorship arrangements should be sent to partnerships@mediagriduk.uk.
General commercial enquiries can also be sent to info@mediagriduk.uk. Our /about-us/contact/ page provides full contact details for all departments, and the commercial team responds promptly to all enquiries.
Our commitments
- We clearly label all advertising, sponsored content and affiliate links so that readers can distinguish them from independent editorial content.
- We maintain a strict operational separation between our commercial and editorial teams, with no commercial influence over editorial decisions.
- We disclose all funding sources and commercial relationships on our /ownership-funding/ page and in relevant editorial contexts.
- We never allow commercial considerations to determine the conclusions, tone or selection of editorial stories.
- We review and update this disclosure policy regularly to ensure it reflects current practices and industry standards.