Editorial Guidelines

Editorial Guidelines

Quality. Integrity. Credibility.

At Newsland Integrated Media Services, we uphold the highest editorial standards to ensure all published press releases deliver credible, timely, and newsworthy content. Our editorial team is committed to maintaining the integrity of the news landscape by accepting only relevant and compliant submissions.

What We Accept

We prioritize legitimate announcements such as:

  • Corporate milestones and achievements
  • Product launches and service expansions
  • Event announcements and partnerships
  • Awards, recognitions, and financial disclosures
  • Other verifiable, impactful developments

We do not accept opinion pieces, generic blog content, advertisements, or promotional sales copy.

Content Requirements

To qualify for distribution, all press releases must:

  • Be 500–1,500 words in length
  • Be written in news-style format (third person)
  • Contain accurate and verifiable information
  • Avoid slander, exaggerated claims, or aggressive/polarizing language
  • Exclude strong religious or political commentary
  • Follow a standard structure:
    • Concise headline (under 10 words)
    • Summary paragraph
    • Main body
    • Optional closing and/or editor comments
  • Originate from a clearly stated city and country

Formatting & Submission Guidelines

  • Paragraphs must be separated by line breaks (no HTML formatting)
  • Use of bold text, clickable links, and emails is allowed
  • No spelling or grammatical errors; our team does not offer proofreading
  • Duplicate content previously submitted elsewhere will be rejected
  • Include valid media contact information: name, email, and (if applicable) phone
  • Hyperlinks must be relevant and contextual, not promotional

Image Guidelines

  • Include one main image in .jpg or .png format
  • Company logos are not permitted within the release body
  • Additional media can be shared via Google Drive or Dropbox links
  • Embedded images inside the text will require revision

Compliance & Editorial Integrity

We reserve the right to reject, edit, or remove any press release that includes:

  • Inflammatory, defamatory, racist, violent, or sexually explicit content
  • Unsubstantiated claims or unverifiable information
  • Misleading references to endorsements, government affiliations, or celebrities without proof
  • Poor writing quality or lack of credible contact details
  • Aggressive promotional language (e.g., “FREE,” “BUY NOW,” “LIMITED TIME ONLY”)
  • Prohibited topics, including:
    • Revenge or personal attacks
    • General articles, blog posts, or open letters
    • Get-rich-quick schemes, MLMs, or cryptocurrency promotions
    • Unapproved supplements, testing kits, or medical devices
    • Unauthorized use of names, brands, or symbols

Optional Editorial Support

If your content requires refinement, you may opt for Newsland’s Editorial Service, starting at ₦20,000 (+ VAT). Our team will help optimize your content to meet distribution standards.

Submission Agreement

By submitting to Newsland Integrated Media Services, you agree to comply with our editorial policies. Non-compliant submissions will be declined without refund.

We are committed to distributing only credible, high-quality news that informs and inspires. Thank you for maintaining these standards with us.