David Chavern

David Chavern is former President & CEO of the News/Media Alliance. Chavern has 30 years of experience in executive strategic and operational roles. Prior to the Alliance, he completed a decade-long tenure at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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It’s Time to Rein in the Tech Platforms’ Anticompetitive Behavior

We rely on a healthy news media to keep us informed and to ensure transparency from our leaders. But as news has moved online and brought audiences that are larger than ever, it has become clear that the digital deck ... Read More
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Newspapers Must Stand in Solidarity Against Trump’s Attacks on Press

Today, newspapers fought back against President Trump's attacks on the media in the the best way they know how: they took to the presses. In a unified voice, they called for an end to these attacks and stressed the importance ... Read More
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Statement: Remembering Gerry Lenfest

On Sunday, we lost one of journalism’s greatest supporters and advocates, Gerry Lenfest. Gerry supported newspapers when they needed it most and showed that they are worth fighting for ... Read More
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Statement: Revision to Tariffs Doesn’t Solve Underlying Problem

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its affirmative final determination on countervailing duties and antidumping duties on imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada, which includes newsprint ... Read More