Wirtschaftsquelle.de is owned by Wirtschaftsq Media Ltd, a private company registered in Gibraltar, and is funded through a mix of display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. This page explains how those revenue streams work, how we maintain editorial independence, and where you can direct commercial or partnership enquiries. For a full overview of our ownership and funding structure, see our Funding & Ownership page.
How is Wirtschaftsquelle.de funded?
Our journalism is supported by advertising, affiliate commissions, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing agreements. Display advertising appears alongside our editorial content; sponsored articles are clearly labelled. We never accept payment for favourable coverage, and commercial partners have no influence over our editorial conclusions. Detailed financial information about Wirtschaftsq Media Ltd is available on our Funding & Ownership page.
The publication’s editor-in-chief, Daniel Simon, has final authority over all editorial decisions. Our fact-checking team, led by Christina Scholz, ensures that sponsored or commercially influenced material is properly identified and never mistaken for independent journalism. All revenue streams are transparently reported to maintain the trust of our readers.
What are affiliate links and how do we use them?
Affiliate links are links to products or services that may earn Wirtschaftsquelle.de a small commission if you make a purchase. We use them only where they add genuine value to our reporting – for example, in product reviews or practical guides. Every affiliate link is disclosed within the article, and our editorial team’s recommendations are never swayed by the potential commission.
Affiliate income helps us offset production costs without charging readers. No affiliate programme dictates what we cover or how we cover it. If you have questions about a specific link, please contact our partnerships team at partnerships@wirtschaftsquelle.de.
What about display advertising and sponsored content?
Display advertising is managed by our commercial team and appears in designated ad slots. Sponsored content – articles paid for by a third party – is always clearly labelled as such. Readers can easily distinguish sponsored material from independent editorial articles because we use a prominent disclosure at the top and bottom of sponsored pieces.
Our editorial staff never write sponsored content; that work is handled by a separate commercial team. The fact-checking department, under Christina Scholz, reviews all sponsored content to ensure it meets our accuracy and transparency standards. For advertising enquiries, contact advertising@wirtschaftsquelle.de. For partnerships, contact partnerships@wirtschaftsquelle.de.
What you can expect from us
You can expect that every article on Wirtschaftsquelle.de – whether news, analysis, sponsored or affiliate-linked – is produced with the same commitment to accuracy and fairness. Our editorial mission is to deliver trustworthy Swedish journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
Our newsroom operates under the oversight of editor-in-chief Daniel Simon. The team includes Sandra Groß as newsroom chief, Matthias Horn covering politics, Julia Becker reporting on the economy, and Christian Lange handling culture and society. Each article is written by a named journalist, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. AI-assisted tools may support research or drafting, but every piece is approved by a human editor. Our full editorial policy is outlined on the Editorial Policy page.
Questions or concerns?
If you have questions about advertising, affiliate links or sponsored content, please contact our commercial team directly: advertising@wirtschaftsquelle.de for display advertising; partnerships@wirtschaftsquelle.de for partnerships and sponsored content. For concerns about editorial independence or conflicts of interest, contact editor-in-chief Daniel Simon at anders.lindqvist@wirtschaftsquelle.de or our fact-checking lead at emma.sandberg@wirtschaftsquelle.de. You can also reach us through our general contact page or file a complaint using our complaints procedure.