Editorial standards

Independent analysis. Clearly labelled sponsorship.

How we keep our coverage independent, and how we handle content that is paid for.

Independence: DCM Insider’s analysis is written independently, for our readers. What we cover and the views we express are decided solely by our editorial team — never by advertisers, sponsors or commercial partners.
Sponsored content: We offer sponsored features, roundtables and reports. Any content that is paid for, or produced in partnership with a commercial sponsor, is clearly labelled and kept separate from our independent editorial coverage. Sponsoring a feature never buys favourable coverage elsewhere on DCM Insider, and participants in our sponsored roundtables review only their own contributions, for accuracy, before publication.
Accuracy: We aim to be accurate and fair. If you think we’ve fallen short of these standards, tell us at enquiries@dcminsider.com.

Labelling

How we label sponsored content.

Every piece that is paid for carries a clear label at the top, above the headline. Depending on the format, it reads as one of these: