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News Media for Open Government Encourages Congress to Take Actions to Support Journalists, a Free Press and an Open and More Accountable Government

By Paul J. Boyle / February 3, 2021

Recent events continue to demonstrate that journalism and journalists are a necessary part of our democracy and critical to a well-functioning government and an informed electorate. There are many challenges for news media and journalists in today’s landscape. As members of the 117th Congress consider solutions to these challenges, the News Media for Open Government (NMOG) coalition calls on Congress to promote policies that bolster the First Amendment, the value of journalists, a free press, and a more transparent and open government.

Journalism, News Impact Project

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Local News Impact

By Staff / January 29, 2021

As we mark the first anniversary of the News Impact Project, we wanted to have some fun. And what better way to mark this occasion than with a quiz all about the impact of local news!

Journalism, News Impact Project, Research & Tools

News Impact Project Celebrates First Anniversary

By Staff / January 29, 2021

Today, the News Impact Project celebrates its one-year anniversary. Thanks to this program, we’ve highlighted hundreds of news stories from our members and other local news publishers showcasing the amazing impact local news has on their communities.

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Op-Ed for News Publishers: Slow Vaccine Distribution and Disappearing Local News are Crises with a Common Solution

By Staff / January 27, 2021

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published an op-ed that it has approved Alliance members to run in their publications, suggesting that the rise in closures of local news and problems with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy can both be improved through government advertising in local news media.

Journalism

Resources for Reporters Covering the Inauguration

By Arantxa Hernandez / January 19, 2021

As journalists prepare to cover the Presidential Inauguration and the anticipated rallies and protests across the country, many may be concerned about facing similar attacks to those experienced by reporters covering the violence at the Capitol earlier this month. Making preparations and being aware of the resources available can help provide reassurance.

Advocacy, Advocacy-A, Business Ops-A, Press Releases

Supreme Court Hears Arguments for Repealing Newspaper-Broadcast Ownership Ban

By Staff / January 19, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court today (10:00 a.m. ET) will hear oral arguments in Federal Communications Commission v. Prometheus Radio Project, a case concerning whether a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation that prohibits the cross-ownership of a daily newspaper and broadcast station in a local market should be repealed.

Advertising, Advertising-RT, Audience-RT, Research & Tools

Flaws in Ad Tech Contribute to False Perceptions of Brand Safety, Ad Blocking, and Disinformation

By Rebecca Frank / January 14, 2021

Disinformation and trust in news were key drivers of the tragic riots that took place on January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. But as the crisis unfolded, advertisers paused many of their online ads, including those running alongside news content.

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Newspapers Challenge Removal of Rate Cap Established by Congress

By Paul J. Boyle / January 12, 2021

The News Media Alliance and the National Newspaper Association have joined a legal challenge of an order by the Postal Regulatory Commission that would effectively eliminate a Congressionally-mandated limit on postal rate increases for Periodicals and Marketing Mail.

Journalism

How Two Texas News Outlets Are Taking Collaboration to the Next Level

By Jennifer Peters / January 6, 2021

“Collaboration” has become a buzzword in journalism in 2020, but the Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News were thinking about how they could partner up to better serve communities in and around Dallas before everyone else started talking about it.

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Alliance CEO: Congress Must Give Local News Publishers a Chance

By Staff / January 4, 2021

On December 28, National Review published a column by News Media Alliance President & CEO, David Chavern, discussing the recent lawsuit by ten attorneys general against Google for anticompetitive behavior, and the need for Congress to grant an antitrust safe harbor for news publishers.