Advertising and Sponsorship Policies
Last updated: May 17, 2024
BYLN maintains sole discretion over approval, placement, and removal of all advertisements and sponsorships. Payment does not guarantee placement beyond the agreed terms.
- All advertisements are subject to BYLN editorial and business standards, including placement rules, rotation, and political fairness.
- Ads for candidates running for the same office will not be placed in the same location to ensure equal visibility and opportunity.
- BYLN reserves the right to reject or remove any advertisement that violates laws, misrepresents content, or conflicts with editorial integrity.
- Advertisers are responsible for submitting accurate materials; acceptance does not confer editorial influence or imply endorsement.
- If creating your own ad, submit the ad design file(s) to ContactBYLN[at]BYLocalNews.com.
- For sponsorship inquiries, email contactBYLN[at]BYLocalNews.com or call (337) 366-0479.
- To make a monetary contribution, visit the designated contribution link.
Note: BYLN ad prices and dimensions are posted on our [Advertising Rates] page. Advertisers should consult that page for current pricing, dimensions, and payment options.
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Advertising and Sponsorship Terms
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- Payment for ads or sponsorships does not guarantee placement beyond the agreed terms.
- BYLN may reject or remove ads that violate laws, misrepresent content, or conflict with editorial integrity.
- Refund or adjustment policies, if applicable, will be communicated to advertisers or sponsors.
- Acceptance of advertising or sponsorship does not confer editorial influence.
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Causes / Requests for Donations
Last updated: June 12, 2023
- Requests to promote fundraising efforts, including crowdfunding platforms (e.g., GoFundMe), are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- BYLN reserves the sole discretion to approve, reject, or remove such requests.
- Approval of a fundraising request does not constitute endorsement or verification by BYLN.
- BYLN assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information or the use of funds.
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Letters to the Editor
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- All Letters to the Editor are reviewed, verified, and approved prior to publication.
- Submissions must include the author’s full name, address, city, state, ZIP code, and telephone number.
- Only the author’s name, city, state, and telephone number will be published.
- BYLN reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, length, and editorial standards while preserving the author’s intent.
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Political Campaign Ads, Endorsements, and Reporting
Last updated: February 7, 2026 (Bios updated February 6, 2026)
- Political campaign advertising on BYLN does not constitute endorsement by BYLN. Candidates interested in advertising should review our rates.
Ad Placement and Fairness
- Ads for candidates running for the same office will not be placed in the same location.
- This ensures equal visibility for all candidates and a fair, competitive environment.
Political Campaign Advertisements
- Must include a disclaimer: “This ad is paid for by” or “Paid for by,” followed by the name of the person(s) or organization paying for the advertisement.
Campaign Announcements and Submissions
- Campaign announcements, non-fundraising press releases, letters to the editor, and articles are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Biographies of pre-candidates may only be published before the two months preceding candidate qualifying.
- Submissions must be emailed to News[at]BYLocalNews.com. Acceptable formats: typed text, Word documents, or PDFs with copyable text.
- Submissions may include one photo free of graphics/text overlays. Videos are not accepted.
- Content is published as submitted; submitters are responsible for verifying spelling, grammar, and accuracy.
Candidate Verification and Accuracy
- BYLN maintains the right and responsibility to verify candidate-provided information, including biographies, questionnaires, press releases, and resumes.
- Any factual inaccuracies, misrepresentations, or inconsistencies may be reported with appropriate sourcing or may result in denial of publication.
- BYLN reserves the right to decline submissions that are intentionally misleading, false, or violate applicable laws.
- Inclusion on BYLN does not constitute endorsement or imply support of the candidate or their claims.
Coverage and Reporting
- BYLN may cover campaign announcement events subject to availability.
- BYLN does not cover other campaign or fundraising events.
- BYLN does not conduct candidate interviews.
- Standardized questions may be sent to all candidates in a race for publication of responses.
- BYLN may report on candidate qualifications, professional record, and publicly verifiable information.
- BYLN will publish official candidate lists and election results.
Endorsements
- BYLN does not endorse any candidate.
- Candidates may submit press releases of endorsements for consideration. Endorsements must be from organizations, corporations, or currently elected officials.
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Errors, Updates, Copyrights, and Trademarks
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- Requests for corrections or updates must be emailed to News[at]BYLocalNews.com. Verified updates will be applied promptly, with a note if appropriate.
- Errors identified by BYLN or reported to BYLN are corrected as quickly as reasonably possible.
- BYLN respects intellectual property rights. Content found or reported to infringe copyrights/trademarks will be removed immediately until ownership is verified.
- BYLN may comply with DMCA or other legal intellectual property notices. Compliance does not imply endorsement or liability.
- Content corrections/removals do not imply endorsement or agreement by BYLN.
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Photos and Submitted Content
Last updated: February 7, 2026 (Press Releases added April 22, 2024)
Photos
- Unless otherwise noted, all photos are BYLN property and may not be used without written consent.
Press Releases
- BYLN welcomes press releases for consideration from any individual or organization.
- Releases from Louisiana’s U.S. Senators, the U.S. Representative from District 3, and state legislators serving Broussard and Youngsville are routinely published to inform readers of legislative positions.
Reporting Standards
- BYLN maintains unbiased, ethical reporting following the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics.
- Articles and photos are not previewed externally before publication.
- Anonymous submissions are not accepted.
Submitted Content and Photos
- By submitting, the contributor grants BYLN permission to use and publish the material.
- Ownership remains with the submitter, subject to BYLN approval.
- Submitted materials must be owned by the submitter and protected by copyright or trademark law.
- BYLN reserves the right to approve all submissions.
- Content or photos infringing on third-party rights will be removed immediately until ownership is verified.
- Placement on BYLN does not constitute endorsement or reflect BYLN’s views.
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Submission Rights and Licensing
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- By submitting content, press releases, or photos, the submitter grants BYLN a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the material.
- Ownership remains with the submitter unless a separate agreement specifies otherwise.
- BYLN may edit submitted content for clarity, style, or length, while maintaining original intent.
- Submissions must not violate laws, copyrights, trademarks, or third-party rights.
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Political Content and Neutrality Assurance
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- BYLN maintains strict editorial neutrality in all political reporting and coverage.
- Acceptance of political ads or announcements does not influence reporting or editorial decisions.
- BYLN may remove content that violates election laws.
- All political content is evaluated under the same standards for fairness and equal opportunity.
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Contributor and Financial Conflict Disclosure
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- Contributors, advertisers, or sponsors cannot influence editorial content or business operations.
- Any potential conflicts of interest are identified and managed internally to maintain independence, integrity, and transparency.
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Communications and Submission Protocols
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- Submissions, advertisements, sponsorship inquiries, corrections, and letters must be sent via designated email addresses.
- Acceptable formats: typed text, Word documents, or copyable PDFs.
- Photos must be free of graphics or text overlays. Videos are generally not accepted unless authorized.
- Submitters are responsible for verifying spelling, grammar, and accuracy before submission.
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Policy Updates and Review
Last updated: February 7, 2026
- BYLN reserves the right to amend or update these business policies at any time.
- Updates will be posted with a “Last Updated” date for transparency.
- Advertisers, contributors, campaign representatives, and submitters are responsible for reviewing policies periodically.
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