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Privacy Policy updated and effective as of May 25, 2018 Privacy Policy (previous) Your privacy is important to us. It is Free Speech TV’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website, https://freespeech.org, and other sites we own and operate. Information we collect Log Data When you visit … Continued

Why should I sponsor or underwrite FSTV?

You’ll Reach the Doers. Our audience isn’t just watching—they’re acting. FSTV viewers are more than twice as likely as the general population to be civically engaged. They organize, protest, vote, volunteer, and donate. They’re the kind of people who don’t wait for change—they create it. You’ll Be in Good Company. FSTV viewers support organizations like … Continued

What do underwriters get?

Broadcast and streaming exposure alongside our most trusted programs Custom, values-based underwriting messages that center your mission Strategic placement with content that aligns with your work A tax-deductible partnership that supports real, independent journalism A spot in the movement for truth, justice, and people-powered change FSTV is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public interest broadcaster. We follow … Continued

How do you determine if a company or organization is mission-aligned?

At FSTV, we seek underwriting partners who share our commitment to advancing social justice, civic engagement, and equity. Mission-aligned underwriters are organizations and companies whose values and actions support the public interest, promote sustainability, and foster community well-being. Examples include: Advocacy groups, nonprofits, and foundations dedicated to social justice, environmental protection, or public health. Businesses … Continued

What type of companies do you not accept support from?

To maintain our integrity and adherence to our mission, FSTV does not accept underwriting from entities whose actions or practices conflict with our core values. These include: Corporations involved in activities harmful to communities or the environment, such as fossil fuels, private prisons, or predatory lending (gold and cryptocurrency). Entities that promote discriminatory policies or … Continued

How long can underwriting or sponsorship acknowledgements be?

An FSTV underwriting message (credit) is 15 seconds long, measured as 55-58 syllables. It begins with a preamble from FSTV, then the legal name of the organization purchasing the underwriting. It’s followed by a line or two that describes the product, service, or mission of the underwriter followed by the website or location. A trademarked … Continued

What is the FSTV Gift Acceptance Policy?

Free Speech TV solicits and accepts gifts that are consistent with its mission and values and that support its core programs or special projects. In the course of its regular fundraising activities, Free Speech TV will accept donations of money, stock, annuities, retirement distributions, real property, personal property, and in-kind services. Certain types of gifts–such … Continued