During our recent issue launch, I boasted that we wouldn’t be publishing any sponsored content. However, it quickly became clear that many readers were unaware of what sponsored content is—and just how pervasive it’s become in the media. Here’s a quick rundown and case study, using an article that is absolutely not an ad.
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