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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

What are your financials?

As an organizational value, Free Speech TV is committed to a high level of transparency, including making our annual financial information available to the public. Annual Income: $3,546,013* Individual Contributions: $3,202,723 Foundation Grants: $343,290 Earned Income/In-Kind/Other: $8,905 Annual Expenses: $3,726,539* Programming Services: $2,441,339 Management & General: $583,317 Fundraising: $701,883 Net Assets as of 06/30/2024: $1,224,186 … Continued

Does FSTV accept sponsorship or underwriting?

FSTV amplifies voices that corporate media ignores and silences and spotlights those building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world from the ground up. Now more than ever, we need mission-driven partners to stand with us. If your company or organization shares our values, you can make a real impact by underwriting FSTV. It’s a … 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

What’s your viewership/reach?

Dish and DirecTV: 20 million subscribers Streaming Channels: Approximately 370K monthly and growing Roku, iOS, Android, Amazon FireTV, Amazon Mobile/Tablet, tvOS, Android TV, Panasonic, Philips, Sharp, Sony, TLC, Samsung, Tizen, Vizio (coming soon), Xbox/Microsoft (coming soon)

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

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