MPA Urges Department of Justice to Protect Journalists Covering Protests
MPA joined a coalition of media organization urging the Department of Justice to protect journalists covering protest activities.
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Trump Administration’s Proposal to Limit Foreign Journalist Visas is a Violation of Press Freedom
The Alliance joined the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press and 36 other media organizations urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to scrap a proposal introduced in September that would restrict visas for foreign journalists working in the United States.
Advocacy, Free Press-A, Journalism
To Reap the Value of a Free Press, We Must Allow Them to Do Their Jobs
As we head into what is going to be a truly historic election, we must remember the importance of the freedoms granted by the First Amendment and the value of the free press. For many years – but especially in the last four years – journalists in the United States have been literally under attack for doing their jobs.
House of Representatives Passes Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
The Fallen Journalists Memorial (FJM) Foundation, News Media Alliance, National Newspaper Association and National Association of Broadcasters today commended the U.S. House of Representatives on passing bipartisan legislation authorizing the FJM Foundation to establish a national memorial that honors the many reporters, editors, photographers and broadcasters who have lost their lives reporting the news.
Congressional Hearing Highlights Importance of National Memorial to Fallen Journalists
A national memorial is important for paying tribute to journalists who perished not only while reporting on the front lines of battle, but those whose lives were lost while simply fulfilling their duty to deliver the news. That was the message delivered at a December 4, 2019, Congressional hearing by advocates for legislation to establish a Fallen Journalists Memorial in Washington, DC.
Key House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands heard testimony today on the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act, H.R. 3465. The Act would authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a permanent memorial honoring the sacrifices of journalists who have died while performing their jobs.
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What You Need to Know about the Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rule
The News Media Alliance has provided a quick-reference one-pager that summarizes key provisions of the new DOL Overtime rule, as well as relevant FLSA exemptions.
Statement: Alliance Encourages Memorial Advisory Commission to Recommend Establishment of Fallen Journalists Memorial
In preparation for the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission meeting today, the News Media Alliance submitted a written statement to show its support for the establishment of a Fallen Journalists Memorial.
News Media Offer Brand Safe Alternative for Advertisers to Ad Tech
With the rise of digital and programmatic ad buying, brand safety risks have increased, as has advertiser awareness of ad placement.
A Return to Contextual Advertising?
With the onset of digital media and subsequent migration to digital marketing, concerns regarding personal data privacy have spurred new protective regulations for consumers. As a result, we may be on the cusp of a change to the digital advertising playbook.