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Latest Articles
Q&A: Transitioning to PDF Newspaper Filing
In January 2018, the Copyright Office announced the final rule approving the transition from microfilm to PDF format for group newspaper registrations with the Copyright Office and Library of Congress. To help you navigate the new process, we've provided the following Q&A ... Read More
FAQ: Coalition for Better Ads and Ad Filtering Within Chrome
This FAQ provides background on the Coalition for Better Ads, its Better Ads Standards, and the Chrome Filtering Feature ... Read More
Copyright Office Signs Final Rule, Modernizes Newspaper Registration
The News Media Alliance applauds the Copyright Office for signing the final rule allowing group newspaper registration via PDF ... Read More
Copyright Office to Modernize Newspaper Archives
We are very pleased that the Copyright Office has published its proposed rules for the transition from microfilm to PDF format for newspaper copyright registrations. These rules will also guide mandatory deposits for preservation with the Library of Congress ... Read More
Rolling Back Outdated Rules Will Encourage Needed Investment in Local News
The News Media Alliance has long advocated for the repeal of the 1975 ban on cross-ownership between a broadcast television or radio station and a newspaper in the same market. Investment is necessary to sustain quality journalism; therefore, we have sought to roll back these outdated regulations ... Read More
FCC Reauthorization Bill Doesn’t Address Cross-Ownership
While we applaud Chairman Blackburn in proposing such language, we are disappointed the bill was passed without addressing the cross-ownership rule ... Read More
