Archive for coronavirus
Statement: Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Provide SBA Affiliation Waiver for News Publishers
Today, the bipartisan "Local News and Emergency Information Act" was introduced in the Senate by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), John Boozman (R-AR), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), ... Read More
Alliance CEO Discusses the Importance of Local News During COVID-19, Sustaining News Publishing, on Bloomberg’s ‘Sound On’
Alliance President & CEO David Chavern was a guest on Bloomberg's 'Sound On' podcast with Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli today to talk about ... Read More
Statement: Alliance Applauds Inclusion of SBA Waiver for News Publishers in Fourth Stimulus
The Alliance is pleased to report that the latest stimulus package, introduced by U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, includes support for local news in ... Read More
Member Exclusive: Alliance Discussion of Re-Opening After Pandemic & Updates from Members
On Tuesday, May 5, the News Media Alliance Operational Working Group was joined by Dennis Hoeg, of Nexteer Automotive, to discuss the manufacturing industry perspective ... Read More
Action: Tell Your Representatives and Senators How They Can Support Local Newspapers
The Alliance has been working over the last six weeks to enhance the ability of newspapers to get recognition and relief during the COVID-19 pandemic ... Read More
Fixing Online Advertising and News: A Matter of Life and Death
This post appears on Medium - click here to read the full article. Below is a short excerpt. As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes life in ... Read More
Senators Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Support for Local Media Outlets Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Today a bipartisan letter was sent from U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Boozman (R-ARK) to their Senate colleagues urging ... Read More
How News Publishers Can Benefit from Government Loan Programs During COVID-19
Though online traffic to news sites has spiked during the pandemic, far too many news publishers are still struggling. Thankfully, the recently-enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief ... Read More
Member Exclusive: Alliance Discussion of Print Operations, Including Cutting Print Days
On Tuesday, April 14, the News Media Alliance Operational Working Group was joined by Ken Harding of FTI Consulting, who shared what his team has ... Read More
Newsy Activities for Family Fun During Social Distancing
As we enter the second month of social distancing due to COVID-19, many people will be getting cabin fever (if you haven’t already), especially kids ... Read More
