Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Is Katie Couric Media paid to suggest products? 

Katie Couric Media participates in several affiliate marketing programs and other business relationships, such as sponsorships, and we promote these programs throughout our website, in marketing and on social media.  This means that we receive a commission or other consideration on the content, products and services we suggest, which then lead to a purchase on the retailer’s or supplier’s website.  Also, businesses referred to, highlighted or with links on katiecouric.com may provide Katie Couric Media with sample products.  These types of relationships are common in the ecommerce world and are often referred to as “affiliate marketing” or “sponsorships”.  It is our business relationship with these companies that allows us to bring you more interesting stories, products and services, and we wanted to let you know the connection!  For more information please see our terms of use.

2.  How does Katie Couric Media choose what brands and products are in Katie’s Shop or are recommended in articles ?

Our team explores brands, founders and may sample products and services that we finding interesting and current.  We rely on the retailer’s or supplier’s site and published materials about the retailer or supplier to learn about the retailer or supplier and their products and services, and this is all the information we obtain.  We do not fact check or conduct further research on the information provided from these companies or that is publicly available.  Based on the information we have, we spotlight those that we love and think our community will love too. We make suggestions only.  We recommend that you complete your own research about these products, services, content and companies before you buy! Please see our terms of use for more information.

3.  How does Katie Couric Media determine if a product is BIPOC Founded? Is Ethically Produced?  Is Eco-Friendly?  Is Female Founded? Mission Driven?  Or Gives Back?

We review the retailer’s or supplier’s publically available company information to determine what values it has that align with the values of Katie Couric Media and what each retailer or supplier publically states about its products and services. We review this information at the time we initially include this information on katiecouric.com or in our newsletters and other marketing materials.  In some cases, we may talk to company representatives and founders, who provide to us additional information. We do not investigate or fact check the information provided by the companies as to these values.  We recommend that you should do your own research about these products and companies before you buy if these values are critical to your buying decision!  Please see our terms of use for more information.

4.  Does Katie Couric or John Molner use or sponsor all the products in Katie’s Shop or on katiecouric.com?

The Katie Couric Media team sources the products and services that we find interesting!  We work with retailers and suppliers where there is an apparent shared purpose.  Katie Couric Media is a media, marketing and storytelling organization, that was founded by Katie Couric and John Molner.  When we put these products or services on our website or marketing materials these are suggestions only, this is not a sponsorship or endorsement to purchase or use these products from Katie Couric, John Molner or Katie Couric Media.  Katie Couric Media has no liability or responsibility to you if you purchase these products or services.  Katie Couric Media makes no representations about these products or their suitability for you.  Remember to check the terms and conditions on the site where you buy the product or service before purchasing!  Those terms and conditions of  the retailer or supplier site where you make the purchase and pay for the product or service apply to your purchase.  Given the constant change in ecommerce, prices may vary from our website to the purchase site, as these are not our products!  We strongly encourage you to make whatever investigation or research you feel necessary or appropriate before going ahead a purchase with any linked retailer or supplier.  You should make your own choices and decisions about purchasing these products.  Please see our terms of use for more information.

5.  I bought a product that I saw on katiecouric.com and it is not what I wanted. How do I return it or get a refund?

No products are purchased on katiecouric.com.  Please contact the third-party retailer or supplier site where you purchased the products.

6.  How does Katie Couric Media choose the products or services on katiecouric.com?

Katie Couric Media’s interests and tastes inspire the Katie Couric Media’s product and services suggestions.  When we list or mention these products and services on our website or our marketing materials, this is not a sponsorship or endorsement to purchase or use these products or services.  You should evaluate and assess the products and services before you decide to purchase.  Katie Couric Media has no liability or responsibility to you if you purchase these products or services.  Please see our terms of use for more information.  

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