How we publish.
These are the standards Ashton Media follows across its podcasts, newsletters, articles and video.
Independence
Editorial decisions are made by the Ashton Media editorial team. Partners and advertisers do not approve or change independent editorial coverage.
Sourcing
We name sources wherever we can, link to original documents and data, and say when information comes from a company or organization about itself.
Fact checking
Names, figures, dates and quotes are checked before publishing. Numbers reported by a company, including our own audience figures, are labeled as company- or publisher-reported.
Sponsored content
Paid content, sponsored segments and partner features are clearly labeled as sponsored or partner content, on the page or in the episode.
AI assistance
We may use AI tools to help with research, transcription, drafts and summaries. A person reviews and is responsible for anything we publish. Ask Jay, our AI assistant, gives general guidance and is not editorial reporting.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it. To request a correction, use our contact page and include the link and the details.
Dates and updates
Content shows when it was published. When we make a significant update, we say so.
Conflicts of interest
When a contributor or Ashton Media has a business relationship with a company in a story, we disclose it.