Archive for COVID-19
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
Guest Post: Politics and Policy in the Age of Pandemic
Lobbying firm Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas today released an analysis of how the novel coronavirus pandemic will impact policy and politics in the coming ... Read More
Media Groups Call on Congress to Support Local News, Local Media Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Today, four national media organizations representing thousands of local newspapers and local broadcast media outlets – the News Media Alliance, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), ... Read More
#AloneTogether Ad PSAs – Ad Council
The News Media Alliance has partnered with the Ad Council to bring print and digital PSAs for newspapers' use to help raise awareness about the ... Read More
UPDATED: News Publishers Deemed “Essential” Businesses During Pandemic
As municipalities across the United States enter states of emergency and issue shelter-in-place orders, news publishers are working to ensure they are viewed as "essential" ... Read More
Webinar Recap: Using Data to Inform and Improve Your Journalism – Including NEW Information on Tracking Your Coronavirus Coverage
In a webinar with the American Press Institute’s Metrics for News team, we discussed which measures of engagement to focus on (hint: not just pageviews) ... Read More
CEO: We’re Here to Serve You During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this unprecedented health crisis, the Alliance is working to provide accurate and real-time information; advocacy and representation with lawmakers; legal guidance and resources to ... Read More
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
Member Exclusive: Alliance Discussion of Stimulus Package and Benefits to News Publishers
On Tuesday, March 31, the News Media Alliance convened an Operational Working Group to discuss the the Stimulus Package, CARES Act, small business loans and ... Read More
Alliance, Others Encourage USPS to Incentivize Business Mailings Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Alliance and 11 other business associations sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) encouraging the agency to put forward measures in ... Read More
