House Holds a Hearing on Terrorism Content and Misinformation on Social Media Platforms
On June 26, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing on the role of online platforms in spreading […]
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Alliance Urges Fourth Circuit to Protect News Publishers Against Political Advertising Disclosure Requirements
On June 7, the Alliance filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in
UK Government Releases Online Harms White Paper; Congress Continues Hearings on Online Platforms
On April 8, the United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Home Office released their long-awaited
The EU Copyright Directive: Myth vs. Fact
The EU Copyright Directive includes Article 11, also known as the Publishers’ Right*, which would allow news publishers to copyright
The EU Copyright Directive: Myth vs. Fact
The EU Copyright Directive includes Article 11 that would allow news publishers to copyright their content, a fundamental right currently afforded to news publishers in the U.S. The global news industry wholeheartedly supports this endeavor and supports passage of the Parliament’s version of Article 11 in the current negotiations leading up to an EU vote in early 2019.
CEO Column: Giving Thanks
It’s the time of year when we reflect on the things that matter most to us, and on my list – alongside family, friends and a team of hardworking and dedicated colleagues – is the opportunity I’m given every day to help promote and protect the news media industry.
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Student Press Law Center Fights for Student Journalists’ 1A Rights
While student journalists may not be facing the exact same threats as their adult counterparts, there are serious threats to the student press, and the current anti-press environment has only made things worse. But luckily for students across America, the Student Press Law Center is ready to assist young journalists no matter their legal or ethical predicament.
Open Markets Institute Raises Questions About the Media’s Relationship with the Duopoly
Last week, the Open Markets Institute hosted a discussion on the fate of journalism in the age of the duopoly. The conversation between anti-trust experts and media pros focused on the ongoing battle between publishers and platforms, and how the platforms have the power to both help and harm publishers.
Find Out What’s Happening in Your State with LawView
LawView tracks state and federal bills that would affect news media publishers. Currently, we’re following legislative proposals falling in one of eight different topics as they pertain to news media: drones, online political ad disclosure, anti-SLAPP, federal, public notices, Freedom of Information Act, First Amendment and telemarketing.
News Media Alliance Calls on Duopoly to Stop Filtering Quality News
News Media Alliance President and CEO David Chavern today called on the major technology platforms, namely Facebook and Google, to take responsibility for the role they play in deciding, via their “secret algorithms,” how and to whom news is distributed, and the subsequent impact of those decisions on civil society.