Ownership and Funding
Ownership and publisher
FootballTransfers is a digital sports media platform published by Realtimes Network, an independent media company based in the Netherlands focused on international digital journalism and sports media.
Realtimes Network manages several media platforms, including FootballTransfers.com, FCUpdate.nl, GPFans.com, and MovieMeter.nl.
Financing of FootballTransfers
FootballTransfers is funded through several different revenue streams, which help to maintain and develop the website.
These may include:
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advertising revenue on the website
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partnerships with other media organisations
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automated advertising through ad networks
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commercial partnerships and sponsorship deals
Content that is published as part of a commercial agreement or sponsorship deal is clearly noted on the website.
Editorial independence
FootballTransfers' editorial team operates independently from its commercial and business interests.
Editorial decisions are made purely by the editorial team and are not influenced by any commercial interests. Any partners that FootballTransfers has are exempt from the editorial process. Commercial collaborations do not play a role in the content of editorial articles.
Our journalists and editors work in line with the guidelines set out in our editorial policy.
Transparency and reliability
FootballTransfers believes that being transparent about ownership and funding helps to strengthen the trust of our readers.
We value the independence of our editorial process as one of our guiding principles.
Contact
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