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PHQ News & Intelligence helps podcasters and creator-led businesses understand meaningful industry developments. These standards govern how we source, review, label, update, and correct that work.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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AI may assist research, organization, or drafting, but it does not approve or publish PHQ journalism. A human editor reviews each story before publication.
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Our editorial lens focuses on what changed, why it matters to podcasters and creator-led businesses, and what readers may want to do next.
Our process
From source to publication
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Identify recent developments through approved publishers, primary materials, and reputable industry research.
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Confirm that material claims are supported, links are usable, and unsupported language is excluded or narrowed.
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Draft and review
Create a readable story, run editorial quality checks, and require a human decision before publication.
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Update responsibly
Correct material errors transparently and preserve a public record when a published correction is warranted.
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Readers can report a possible error directly from a news article. The editorial team reviews the original source record, supporting evidence, and published language. When a material correction is confirmed, the article is updated and a visible correction notice may be published. Minor copy edits that do not change meaning may be made without a formal notice.
Editorial independence: Commercial relationships, studio services, sponsorships, or affiliate interests should not determine factual conclusions. Relevant material conflicts should be disclosed when they could affect how a reasonable reader evaluates the work.