Advertising & Commercial Policy
Last updated: 29 August 2026
Pub & Social is a digital publication supported in part by advertising and commercial partnerships. This policy explains how we manage advertising, sponsorships and other commercial relationships while maintaining the independence of our editorial content.
Advertising
Pub & Social may display advertising across our website and other digital platforms.
Advertising may be sold directly by Pub & Social or supplied through third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense and other advertising providers.
The appearance of an advertisement on Pub & Social does not mean that we endorse the advertiser, product or service.
Editorial Independence
Advertising and commercial relationships are kept separate from our independent editorial decision-making.
Advertisers, sponsors, pubs, breweries, brands and commercial partners cannot purchase favourable independent editorial coverage.
Commercial considerations do not determine whether legitimate corrections or updates are made to our editorial content.
Sponsored Content
We may publish content that has been created or produced as part of a paid commercial relationship.
Where content is sponsored or paid for, we aim to identify the commercial relationship clearly using appropriate labels such as:
- Advertisement
- Sponsored
- Sponsored Content
- Paid Partnership
- Advertorial
- In Partnership With
The exact label may vary depending on the nature of the commercial arrangement.
Commercial Partnerships
Pub & Social may work with pubs, breweries, drinks companies, hospitality businesses, event organisers, entertainment providers and other organisations.
Commercial partnerships may include:
- Advertising campaigns
- Sponsored articles
- Sponsored videos
- Social media campaigns
- Newsletter sponsorship
- Events
- Competitions and giveaways
- Brand partnerships
- Promotional campaigns
Where appropriate, commercial relationships will be disclosed to our readers.
Affiliate Links
Some Pub & Social content may contain affiliate links.
If you follow an affiliate link and subsequently make a purchase or complete another qualifying action, Pub & Social may receive a commission.
Where affiliate relationships are used, we aim to disclose them appropriately.
The existence of an affiliate relationship does not determine our independent editorial conclusions.
Reviews, Invitations and Complimentary Products
Pub & Social may receive complimentary products, food, drinks, event access, hospitality or experiences for editorial consideration.
Receiving something free of charge does not guarantee coverage or a positive review.
Where a material relationship is relevant to a reader’s understanding of the content, we aim to disclose it appropriately.
Competitions and Giveaways
Pub & Social may run competitions and giveaways independently or with commercial partners.
Individual competitions may be subject to their own eligibility requirements, closing dates and terms and conditions.
Alcohol Advertising
Pub & Social regularly covers pubs, breweries and the drinks industry.
Advertising and sponsored content relating to alcoholic beverages should comply with applicable UK advertising laws, regulations and industry standards.
We do not intend our commercial content to encourage irresponsible or underage drinking.
Third-Party Advertising
Some advertisements displayed on our website may be selected and delivered automatically by third-party advertising providers.
This means Pub & Social may not directly select every advertisement displayed to every visitor.
Third-party advertising providers may use cookies and similar technologies subject to applicable consent requirements.
Further information is available in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Advertising Standards
We reserve the right to refuse, remove or discontinue advertising or commercial relationships that we consider:
- Misleading or deceptive
- Unlawful
- Harmful
- Discriminatory
- Inappropriate for our audience
- Inconsistent with our editorial or commercial standards
Conflicts of Interest
Where a commercial relationship could reasonably affect a reader’s understanding of editorial content, we aim to disclose that relationship appropriately.
Our editorial team should not deliberately conceal material commercial relationships relevant to published content.
Reporting Commercial Content
If you believe advertising or sponsored content appearing on Pub & Social is misleading, inappropriate or incorrectly labelled, please contact us.
Include the relevant page URL and details of your concern where possible.
Email: hello@pubsocial.co.uk
Advertising & Partnership Enquiries
For advertising, sponsorship or commercial partnership enquiries:
Email: hello@pubsocial.co.uk
Pub & Social is a Canford Media publication.