Blickindex, published by Rhein Media Ltd. (company number 132410, registered in Gibraltar, registered office Suite 5.03, World Trade Center, 6 Bayside Road, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA), operates a strict separation between editorial content and commercial arrangements. This disclosure explains how advertising, affiliate links and sponsored material are managed, and how readers can verify our commitment to independence.
Who is responsible for Blickindex’s advertising and disclosure practices?
Overall responsibility rests with Chefredaktör Thomas Weber, who ensures that all commercial relationships are transparent and do not compromise editorial standards. The publisher, Rhein Media Ltd., oversees the business side, while the editorial team – led by Redaktionschef Anna Müller and supported by Laura Hoffmann as fact-checking chief – independently controls all journalistic content. Advertising and partnership enquiries are handled by separate teams that have no influence on news decisions.
How is Blickindex funded?
Blickindex is funded through a combination of display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. Full details of our ownership and funding structure can be found on our ownership and funding page. No single revenue source determines our editorial direction, and all commercial material is clearly labelled. We never accept payment for coverage that disguises advertising as journalism.
What are affiliate links and how do we use them?
Affiliate links are hyperlinks that earn Blickindex a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase on a partner site. We use them primarily in articles about products, services or retailers that our journalists have independently selected. Every affiliate link is clearly marked with a note explaining that Blickindex may receive a commission. The presence of an affiliate link never affects the editorial assessment of the product or service. Readers are never charged extra for using these links.
How do we ensure editorial independence from advertisers?
Editorial independence is guaranteed by our editorial policy, which states that no advertiser, sponsor or commercial partner may determine the conclusions of any article. The editorial team – including Politikredaktör Markus Schneider, Wirtschaftreporter Julia Fischer and Kultur- och samhällsredaktör Stefan Becker – makes all coverage decisions without consulting the advertising or partnerships departments. Our editorial policy sets out the firewall between commercial and editorial operations. Any attempt by an advertiser to influence content is reported to Chefredaktör Thomas Weber and may result in termination of the business relationship.
How can I advertise or partner with Blickindex?
Enquiries about display advertising, sponsorships, partnerships and content licensing should be sent to advertising@blickindex.de. For commercial collaborations and sponsored content proposals, contact partnerships@blickindex.de. All proposals are reviewed by the commercial team, and any resulting sponsored material must comply with our sponsored content policy, which requires clear labelling and full editorial approval. Blickindex does not accept native advertising that mimics editorial tone without prominent disclosure.
Our commitments
- We clearly label all sponsored content, affiliate links and commercial partnerships so that readers can distinguish them from independent journalism.
- We maintain a strict separation between the advertising team and the editorial newsroom; advertisers never influence story selection, framing or conclusions.
- We provide detailed ownership and funding information on our ownership and funding page, updated regularly to reflect changes.
- We do not accept payment for coverage that is not explicitly marked as advertising or sponsored, and we never sell editorial endorsements.
- We review and update this disclosure annually, and any material changes are communicated to readers via a notice on the site.