Effective Date: October 30, 2025
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

At First in Dallas, transparency with our readers is a top priority. This Sponsored Content Disclosure explains how we handle paid partnerships, sponsored stories, and promotional placements across our website and newsletter.

1. What Is Sponsored Content?

Sponsored content refers to any material — articles, event listings, business spotlights, or emails — for which First in Dallas receives direct payment, value, or other compensation.

Sponsored material may appear as:

• Featured business listings
• Branded “Local Business Spotlights”
• “Presented by” or “In Partnership With” stories
• Banner placements within our newsletter
• Dedicated Saturday email features

2. How We Identify Sponsored Content

We clearly label all sponsored material so you can distinguish paid placements from our regular editorial content.

You’ll see clear indicators such as:

• “Sponsored”
• “Paid Promotion”
• “Partner Feature”
• “Presented by [Sponsor Name]”

We do not disguise advertisements as editorial coverage.

3. Our Sponsorship Partners

We collaborate with a variety of partners that help keep our publication free for readers, including:

• Local Dallas businesses and event organizers
• AdQuire Media (digital sponsorship network)
• National brands or affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon Associates)

All partners are reviewed for relevance and quality before being accepted.

4. Editorial Independence

Even when compensation is involved, all sponsored content must align with our editorial standards.

• We do not accept content that misleads or confuses readers.
• We reserve the right to reject any sponsorship that conflicts with our values or audience interests.
• Our editorial team maintains full control over style, tone, and final presentation.

Sponsorships support our work — they do not dictate it.

5. Email and Newsletter Sponsorships

Our newsletter runs:

• Monday to Friday: Regular editions
• Saturday: Dedicated Sponsored Emails (exclusive placements)

Dedicated email sponsors receive full attention in that issue, but the content remains consistent with our brand tone and local mission.
We always disclose when an edition is sponsored.

6. AdQuire & Programmatic Offers

We may occasionally feature digital offers, surveys, or promotional placements powered by AdQuire Media.
These placements are third-party promotions and may use tracking pixels or cookies to measure engagement.
For details, refer to our [Cookie Policy →] and [Privacy Policy →].

7. Community Submissions and Paid Listings

Local businesses may submit paid or unpaid listings through our submission form.
Paid listings will be marked clearly as “Sponsored” or “Paid Listing.”
Unpaid community submissions (e.g., free events) are reviewed and approved at our editorial discretion.

8. No Endorsements

Sponsorship does not imply endorsement or guarantee.
We provide these opportunities as advertising space only and cannot verify or vouch for every sponsor’s products or services.

We recommend that readers evaluate offers independently before purchasing or engaging.

9. Contact

For sponsorship inquiries or questions about this disclosure, reach us at:

First in Dallas
Operated by TFS LLC
30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801
Email: [email protected]