Cross-Ownership Ban Gives Platforms Unfair Advantage
The cross-ownership ban also prevents newspapers from receiving the investment they need to be able to compete against the social media giants, who are free to invest, acquire and merge at will.
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Support Real News: Real News Ad
Download the Real News ad from the Support Real News campaign (March 2017)
CEO Column: Support Real News
2016 was the year of “fake news.” But as inundated as we were with fake news, it is not a new thing.
Statement: Introduction of Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act
“We are pleased by yesterday’s bipartisan introduction of the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act, which would establish a Copyright Register who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
UK News Media Association Calls for Urgent Investigation into Fake News
Today the London-based News Media Association called for an urgent investigation into the impact of Google, Facebook and the digital advertising supply chain on journalists’ ability to operate in a world increasingly threatened by fake news.
News Media Companies Have Quality on Their Side
The Alliance for Audited Media has launched its Quality Certification program, another opportunity for news media publishers to differentiate on quality.
Comments: UK Parliamentary Committee ‘Fake News’ Inquiry
The News Media Alliance filed in response to the UK’s inquiry into the growing phenomenon of “fake news”.
‘Fake News’: The Growing Phenomenon
The concept of fake news is not new. Our industry has spent many years addressing the quality of content circulated in print, but with the advent of the digital age, readers are struggling to distinguish fake news from real, fact-supported and verifiable news.
2nd Filing: Petition for Reconsideration, FCC Cross Ownership Ban
Today, the News Media Alliance again filed in support of the National Association of Broadcasters’ Petition for Reconsideration of the FCC’s decision to keep in place a 41-year-old rule preventing cross ownership between newspapers and radio or television broadcast stations in the same market.
Announcing the 2017 Accelerator Pitch Winners
The News Media Alliance today announced the four winning media startups that will participate in the 4th annual Accelerator Pitch Program at mediaXchange 2017.