The Alliance has designated this space to share steps being taken and resources on how fellow news publishers are responding during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure journalist and customer safety and well-being.
In addition, you will find tips and guidance, statements, articles and other resources that may be useful as you are continuing to work to provide critical news information during the crisis.
Please bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates and additional resources, tools and information as the situation evolves.
Stimulus Updates Affecting the News Media Industry
Statement: House Introduces Legislation to Provide SBA Affiliation Waiver for News Publishers
Statement: Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Provide SBA Affiliation Waiver for News Publishers
Statement: Alliance Applauds Inclusion of SBA Waiver for News Publishers in Fourth Stimulus
Action: Tell Your Representatives and Senators How They Can Support Local Newspapers
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Senators Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Local Media Outlets Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Media Groups Call on Congress to Support Local News, Local Media Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Alliance Summary: Newspaper Relevant Provisions in COVID-19 Relief Bill
January 6, 2021
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Alliance Stimulus Funds Guide
March 27, 2020
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More: How News Publishers Can Benefit from Government Loan Programs During COVID-19
Advertiser Keyword Blocking of COVID-19 News
Keyword Blocking Around Pandemic Hurts Publishers and Public
A Clarion Call (Alliance VP, Research & Insights Rebecca Frank via Medium)
Fixing Online Advertising and News: A Matter of Life and Death (Alliance VP, Research & Insights Rebecca Frank via Medium)
Statement: Ad Tech Companies: Stop Journalism-Harming Keyword Blocking Practices
COVID-19 Drives Traffic to News Sites, But Will Publishers Benefit?
News Publishers Deemed “Essential” Businesses During Pandemic
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More: Letter to Vice President – News Publishers Should be Designated “Essential” Businesses
#AloneTogether Ad PSAs – Ad Council
Latest Alliance Operational Working Group Call
(Discussion of Ongoing Alliance Activities Around COVID-19, June 2, 2020)
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News Impact Project: COVID-19 Impactful News Stories
How Publishers Are Working to Protect Readers, Journalists During Pandemic
WHO Guidance: Package Delivery Safety and Coronavirus
Related Links
How to Protect Your Mental Health During Times of Crisis
Alliance CEO Statement: News Publishers Perform Essential Function During COVID-19 Health Crisis
AP makes coronavirus dataset available to all: The Associated Press is offering its COVID-19 dataset for any organization that signs up for a free account on data.world. AP used data collected by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering, population data and county rural/urban designations to calculate caseload and death rates per 100,000 people.
How to demonstrate trustworthiness with your coronavirus coverage (Trusting News)
Zero incidents of COVID-19 transmission from print surfaces (INMA)
The Coronavirus Is Killing Local News (The Atlantic)
Reynolds Journalism Institute’s COVID-19 Resources for journalists
Alliance Member Communications
CEO: We’re Here to Serve You During the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 6, 2020)
Action: Tell Your Representatives and Senators How They Can Support Local Newspapers (April 23, 2020)
Operational Working Group Call (5/5/20): Alliance Discussion of Re-Opening After Pandemic & Updates from Members
Operational Working Group Call (4/14/20): Alliance Discussion of Print Operations, Including Cutting Print Days (member login required)
Operational Working Group Call (4/1/20): Alliance Discussion of Stimulus Package and Benefits to News Publishers (member login required)
Operational Working Group Call (3/19/20): Alliance Round-Table on Operations During Public Health Crisis (member login required)