Author Archive for Staff

Congress Holds a Hearing on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
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Congress Holds a Hearing on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

On October 16, the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing titled “Fostering a Healthier ... Read More
News Media Alliance Establishes John P. Murray Award for Excellence in Audience Development
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News Media Alliance Establishes John P. Murray Award for Excellence in Audience Development

The News Media Alliance has established a new industry award, the John P. Murray Award for Excellence in Audience Development, in honor of their long-time ... Read More
Podcast Interview: David Chavern on 'E&P Reports'
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Podcast Interview: David Chavern on ‘E&P Reports’

This week's “E&P Reports” features digital publishing columnist Rob Tornoe speaking with Alliance president and CEO David Chavern as he breaks down the “Journalism Competition ... Read More
In Lieu of Newspapers, Starbucks Begins Offering Free Digital News Access
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In Lieu of Newspapers, Starbucks Begins Offering Free Digital News Access

Starbucks announced on October 1 that, in lieu of selling print newspapers in their stores, they will instead offer free digital access to several news ... Read More
Facebook Settles a Lawsuit by Advertisers Alleging Inflated Video Viewing Data
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Facebook Settles a Lawsuit by Advertisers Alleging Inflated Video Viewing Data

On October 4, Facebook and a group of advertisers who purchased video ads on Facebook’s platforms filed a proposed class action settlement resolving a case ... Read More
Google Refusing to Pay Publishers in France following the Implementation of the EU Copyright Directive
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Google Refusing to Pay Publishers in France following the Implementation of the EU Copyright Directive

Google has opted out of paying publishers in France for news results in Google Search, an executive announced on September 25. France, which is the ... Read More
Statement: Alliance Encourages Memorial Advisory Commission to Recommend Establishment of Fallen Journalists Memorial
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Statement: Alliance Encourages Memorial Advisory Commission to Recommend Establishment of Fallen Journalists Memorial

In preparation for the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission meeting today, the News Media Alliance submitted a written statement to show its support for the ... Read More
House Judiciary Begins Antitrust Investigation Into Google Parent Alphabet
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House Judiciary Begins Antitrust Investigation Into Google Parent Alphabet

The House Judiciary Committee on September 13 informed Alphabet CEO Larry Page that the company was under investigation regarding competition in digital markets. Page, whose ... Read More
News Media Alliance Requests Germany to Extend the EU Publishers’ Right to Non-EU Publishers during Implementation
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News Media Alliance Requests Germany to Extend the EU Publishers’ Right to Non-EU Publishers during Implementation

On September 6, the News Media Alliance joined four other news media organizations to request the German Government to extend the protections created by Article ... Read More
Alliance Hosts Congressional Fly-In to Advocate for Passage of the Journalism Competition & Preservation Act
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Alliance Hosts Congressional Fly-In to Advocate for Passage of the Journalism Competition & Preservation Act

On Tuesday, September 10, the Alliance is hosting a Congressional fly-in to advocate for the passage of the “Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.” Executives representing ... Read More
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