If you place an ad in the local newspaper, does this require reporting due to media contact?

Placing an ad in the local newspaper does not typically require reporting due to media contact. The primary concern for reporting is related to the disclosure of sensitive or classified information, and general advertisements do not fall under this category. Unless the content of the ad includes classified details or pertains directly to proprietary government business, it is not considered a media contact that necessitates prior reporting.

While the implications of what is placed in an ad can vary depending on the specific content, in general practice, routine advertisements promoting community events, services, or products are not classified as significant media contacts requiring reporting protocols. Therefore, in situations where the communication does not involve sensitive or classified information, reporting is not necessary.