Public Policy

WORKING TO SUSTAIN QUALITY JOURNALISM

The News/Media Alliance diligently advocates on the pressing issues affecting today’s news and magazine media organizations, including monetization by the tech platforms. As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital, it is critical that publishers find ways to monetize digital content and be fairly compensated for use of their digital content, including in search engines and for advertising sold against that content. The Alliance strongly supports legislation that would allow news publishers to collectively negotiate with the platforms for this purpose.

The Alliance also advocates for state and federal public policies that allow media publishers to deliver trusted and valued content to readers and to generate jobs and growth for the national and local economies, including technology policy and advancements, postal rates, journalist protection and free press issues, and other important issues that matter most to you.

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FTC Holds Additional Hearings on Negative Option Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an informal hearing on proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule regarding subscriptions and recurring payments, including a “click to cancel” provision on January 16 … Read More
Alliance CEO Q&A: How The Generative AI Boom Proves We Need Journalism
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Alliance CEO Q&A: How The Generative AI Boom Proves We Need Journalism

An article featuring a Q&A with News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey titled, “How The Generative AI Boom Proves We Need Journalism,” ran on January 31, 2024 in AdExchanger, discussing the value of publisher content to AI companies, why news publishers should be compensated for use of their content … Read More
Congressional Letter Asks for Pause on Postal Increases
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Congressional Letter Asks for Pause on Postal Increases

Congressmen Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves, along with 17 other cosigners, sent a letter to the Postal Board of Governors on January 19 asking the USPS to pause future rate increases … Read More
News/Media Alliance Files Comments, Meets with the Copyright Office on Access to Electronic Works Rulemaking
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News/Media Alliance Files Comments, Meets with the Copyright Office on Access to Electronic Works Rulemaking

On January 9, 2024, the Alliance met with the Copyright Office to discuss the proposed rule and the Alliance members’ experiences with electronic deposits in more detail … Read More
Alliance CEO Op-Ed: Can AI companies and media publishers work together?
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Alliance CEO Op-Ed: Can AI companies and media publishers work together?

An op-ed by News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey titled, “Can AI companies and media publishers work together?,” ran on January 21, 2024 in The Mercury News, discussing the impact to publishers of AI companies’ use of publisher content to train their generative AI systems, and possible ways forward … Read More
USPS Market Dominant Price Increases Take Effect on January 21
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USPS Market Dominant Price Increases Take Effect on January 21

As a reminder, the Market Dominant Price Increases go into effect on January 21. View the USPS webinar, “Market Dominant Price Change” to learn more … Read More