[Andi Hope]

That you are trying to pass off as actual journalism? Not impressed with the constant Mint Sim spamming entering my feed and emails. Really shoddy work guys, this is below you and you need to drop it or you will lose a lot of readers and watchers...

[Aquila]

Also interested in how the editorial staff thinks about various types of content.

[virxbmc]

Another forum I frequent had this exact thread topic too. Even the mods and admins participated with claims that "it's not" advertising or paid content.

[Aquila]

Sponsored posts usually have a disclosure on the article indicating that it is sponsored content. Example, on the Mint article it starts with, "Mobile Nations and Mint SIM have partnered to bring you the best new way to get connected to high-speed LTE in the U.S.".

[LuxuryTouringZone]

Guess it's just their way of making additional income. Though I'd rather not see it, you have to remember that it is a free-to-browse website, so it's just what they have to do to diversify income I suppose.