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TechDay FAQs

IT Brief Ireland is part of the TechDay network of news sites.

Below are answers to common questions about TechDay, our editorial standards, submissions, corrections and our terms & conditions.

Editorial standards

How does TechDay identify sponsored content to readers?

We will always be transparent with readers if the story is not independently written by TechDay.

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When someone outside of TechDay writes a story, we always identify the author / company clearly on the story.
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If something is written by TechDay and significant changes are requested, we will identify the story as 'Sponsored'.
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We do not use algorithms to present paid content above the most recent or best stories.

What is TechDay's AI policy?

TechDay uses AI as an assistive tool for editorial workflows while keeping editors and journalists responsible for judgement, source review, and publication decisions.

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A real editor or journalist is involved in every story.
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AI may support research, drafting, editing checks, workflow quality, and consistency.
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We keep on file our source documents for future reference & quality investigations.
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AI does not replace professional editorial responsibility & accountability at TechDay.
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We employ more humans in our Editorial team now than before any AI was involved in our Newsroom.
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AI is not replacing humans at TechDay, in fact we are employing more Interview Editors globally.

Are your TechDay reviews trustworthy?

Yes, our reviews are completely independent. We do not accept payment or secret commissions for them in any form.

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None of our reviews are paid for.
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Review scores, conclusions, and wording are not negotiated.
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Manufacturers (or their agents) are not sent drafts of reviews before publishing.
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We do not receive any commissions or affiliate payments.
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We always disclose on the review if a product is gifted to us.

Press releases & news

Where should I press releases?

You must send press releases to editors@techday.com or they will not be considered.

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Sending to other email addresses or individual editors will result in rejection, delaying consideration of your news.
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The editors@techday.com email address replaced pr@techday.com. Please update your mailing lists.

Can we update a press release after sending it?

No, the first version received will be considered the final.

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Only send the final approved version and not drafts.
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Updated releases will not be considered.

In what format should I send press releases?

You must include the body of the press release in the body of the email.

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Don't send us a teaser, send us the actual release in its entirety.
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Attached or linked press releases will be rejected.
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Press releases should be 650 words or longer.
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See the image section below for how to send us images.

How should I send images with press releases?

Our preferred method is for you to attach one to three images to the original email.

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We love human headshots, photos, product shots or screenshots to go with press releases.
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Images should be at least 1,200 pixels wide by 677 pixels high.
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These are the minimum sizes, larger is fine.
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Do not stretch the image to fit our size requirements.
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We don't need more than three images for a story.
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Attaching images is preferred over links or online storage tools.
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Ensure you have copyright permission for us to run the images.
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There is no need to provide stock photography.

How does TechDay handle embargoes?

When embargoes are clearly identified on the original email, TechDay will always respect them.

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There is no need to send us an email asking if we agree to an embargo.
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Use the words Embargo or Embargoed in the subject line and body of your email.
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Specify the embargo time, date and timezone toward the start of your email.
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Embargoes cannot be added or changed after submission.

How long will it take to assess my press release?

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There are no guarantees of coverage.
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Our Editors pick only the best 5-8% of press releases for writing into news stories.
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You will be notified by email if we pick up your news for coverage.
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Publication timing depends on editorial workload and news value.
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Releases sent to us are archived after seven days.
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You will not be notified, if we do not select your release for writing into a news story.

Corrections and updates

How do I report an error in a TechDay story?

All corrections need to be sent to corrections@techday.com or they will not be considered.

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Sending to other email addresses (other than corrections@techday.com) delays consideration.
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Include a story link so we know which story you are referring to.
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Focus on what is wrong in the story, not simply sending us updated source material.

What changes will TechDay make after publication?

Our team will consider factual corrections only. For example mispellings of names or brands.

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Published stories will not be rewritten for preference, search wording, or to suit your marketing messaging.
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Like any good newspaper. We do not add links/backlinks to stories.
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We absolutely welcome headshots or screenshots to update articles. Logos or other designs will be rejected.

Can a published story be removed?

We do not remove stories after they've been published, unless TechDay has made the mistake.

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Removal is not available because coverage is inconvenient, historic or no longer part of your marketing messaging.
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After a story is published, it is cached on Google Search, Google News, Perplexity, ChatGPT etc. So removal is unlikely to achieve your desired result.

Product reviews

How do I submit a product for review?

Read our review FAQs below and then fill in the form here

What happens to review samples?

Review sample handling depends on the agreed loan, return, or retention arrangement made before review work begins.

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State return requirements before sending a product.
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Return logistics should be simple and clearly documented.
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Do not send unsolicited products without confirming review interest first.

Which countries do you do hands-on reviews?

We only accept reviews in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Bylines & Op-eds

Can I send a byline to TechDay?

Bylines need to be arranged with our team before submission. Approach us on hello@techday.com first.

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Bylines are also be known as op-eds, guest columns or thought leadership columns.
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They should be arranged with our team before preparing / writing.

How do I submit a byline?

After we have agreed on a byline, ensure you follow our guidelines below.

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Bylines should only ever be sent to shadda@techday.com
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They should be sent as a Word document attachment with a headshot of the author/s.

What are the guidelines for the actual writing?

Bylines need to be written in a formal and authoritative tone by a named expert.

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It must be a byline/thought leadership/opinion piece, not a press release
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The ideal length of a byline is 800-1000 words.
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Do not excessively mention your company name or product names.
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A full author name, job title and company are needed. A human name has power over just a company name.
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An exclusive article submitted to TechDay will perform better than a non-exclusive column. As a result, we prefer and recommend exclusivity but don't require it.

What are the image specifications for a byline headshot?

Bylines should always be accompanied with a headshot of the author.

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Headshots should be at least 1,200 pixels wide by 677 pixels high.
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These are the minimum sizes, larger is fine.
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Do not stretch the headshot to fit our size requirements.
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Attaching images is preferred over links or online storage tools.

Terms, licensing, and privacy

Can TechDay content be copied, scraped, mined, or used to train AI systems?

TechDay content is available for personal, non-commercial reading unless TechDay agrees otherwise in writing.

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Contact TechDay to discuss licensing, syndication, archival access, AI use, or commercial use.
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Robots.txt provides machine-readable instructions but does not grant a licence.
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Automated scraping, text and data mining, dataset creation, and AI training use are prohibited without permission.

What information does TechDay collect from website visitors?

TechDay may collect personal information supplied through forms and non-personal browsing data used to improve websites and services.

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Visitor and campaign data may be used in anonymised form for service improvement and reporting.
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Third-party sites and services have their own policies.
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Personally identifiable visitor information is not shared with clients without explicit consent.

Where are the formal TechDay terms?

The formal terms are published on the Our terms page and remain the authoritative source for legal and commercial terms.

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Use the FAQ for plain-English orientation.
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Commercial service details may also be defined in quotations or written agreements.
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FAQ summaries do not replace the formal terms.