Sponsorship and advertising policy

Pier and Point is free to read, but not free to run. We fund the newsroom through reader memberships (Pier+), one-time tips, and a small number of named local sponsorships.

What we sell

• Sponsored beats. A local business or organization can sponsor a single beat — Civic, Coastal, Public Safety, Schools, Environment, Housing, or Business. The sponsor's name appears on that beat page and related articles, clearly labeled as a sponsor. The sponsor does not pick stories, review copy, or approve headlines.
• Local features. A paid, reported profile of a business, nonprofit, or community project. Written by our newsroom, marked as a partner feature, and published on the site and in the newsletter.
• Event partnerships. Co-presenting a community forum, candidate conversation, or neighborhood event. The partner provides venue, refreshments, or promotion; we handle independent coverage.

What we do not sell

• Editorial control over any story.
• Positive coverage of a sponsor's competitors or critics.
• Native advertising disguised as reporting.
• Pay-to-play coverage of elected officials, candidates, or political parties.
• Unlabeled affiliate links or third-party ad network placements that track readers across the web.

Disclosure

Every sponsored beat and partner feature carries a visible disclosure. Sponsorship revenue is reported in our annual transparency post, including sponsor names and total amounts received by category.

Contact

For partnership inquiries: hello@pierandpoint.com

For news tips: tips@pierandpoint.com