Archive for Digital

Op-Ed: Google and Facebook Must Pay for Local Journalism
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Op-Ed: Google and Facebook Must Pay for Local Journalism

Much of the news business is being hammered by the decline in advertising because of Covid-19, just when the public most needs reliable information. But ... Read More
Keyword Ad Blocking Hurts News Industry
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Keyword Ad Blocking Hurts News Industry

Traffic to news sites has spiked in recent weeks due to the COVID pandemic; however, news publishers have not seen a financial benefit. Overzealous blacklisting ... Read More
Google Contract with Brand Safety Companies Allegedly Limits Ability to Share Negative Information
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Google Contract with Brand Safety Companies Allegedly Limits Ability to Share Negative Information

On April 19, the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenSlate, a brand safety company, refused to sign a contract with Google after being an approved partner since 2017 ... Read More
Big Tech Still Under Scrutiny After Helping Government with Coronavirus Response
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Big Tech Still Under Scrutiny After Helping Government with Coronavirus Response

As America works to meet the needs brought on by COVID-19, tech companies have coordinated with the government to find effective responses to the crisis. But people’s ... Read More
French Competition Authority Requires Google to Pay for News Content
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French Competition Authority Requires Google to Pay for News Content

On April 9, the French competition regulator, Autorité de la Concurrence, issued an interim decision requiring Google to pay for news content under the recently ... Read More
Statement: Ad Tech Companies: Stop Journalism-Harming Keyword Blocking Practices
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Statement: Ad Tech Companies: Stop Journalism-Harming Keyword Blocking Practices

The News Media Alliance and Digital Content Next call on digital advertisers and digital advertising companies to stop using keyword blocking practices that jeopardize the ... Read More
News Media Alliance Joins Other Industry Groups to Call for California to Postpone CCPA Enforcement
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News Media Alliance Joins Other Industry Groups to Call for California to Postpone CCPA Enforcement

On March 20, the News Media Alliance joined over 60 business groups, including the Motion Picture Association and the Association of National Advertisers, in asking ... Read More
Big Tech in Discussions on Using User Data for Virus Prevention Despite Privacy Concerns
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Big Tech in Discussions on Using User Data for Virus Prevention Despite Privacy Concerns

On March 17, the Washington Post reported that the government is in discussions with the tech industry regarding the use of user location data to aid in ... Read More
House Antitrust Chairman Holds a Roundtable on Competition in Digital Markets
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House Antitrust Chairman Holds a Roundtable on Competition in Digital Markets

On March 17, Representative David Cicilline (D-RI), Chair of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, held a roundtable discussion with stakeholders in Rhode Island on competition in ... Read More
Google’s Undisclosed Use of Consumer Data Challenged Under GDPR
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Google’s Undisclosed Use of Consumer Data Challenged Under GDPR

On March 16, Dr. Johnny Ryan of Brave Software, a California-based developer of a privacy-focused web browser, filed a complaint with the Irish Data Protection ... Read More
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News/Media Alliance Applauds Senators Schumer, Heinrich, Rounds and Young for Recognizing Importance of Journalism in AI Forums, New Report Learn more