The National Executive Committee of the Guild announces a moratorium on advertising in the Guild News. Following is a statement from National Guild President Polly M. Law:
The Guild News prides itself on presenting balanced points of view on Issues critical to the visual communications industry. It has, and will continue, to tackle any and all topics, no matter how controversial.
To avoid even the appearance or misperception of favoritism or endorsement, no matter how unfounded, the Executive Committee mandated a moratorium on all new Guild News advertising at its regular meeting held June 30. We will honor all existing contracts until they expire and will not be renewed. The Executive Committee reserves the right to lift the moratorium if and when a workable, simple advertising policy is proposed and accepted.