News Media Alliance

12/16/2025

The News/Media Alliance is excited to announce the release of our 2025 Market Report! We are pleased to offer this annual report to our members to enhance their knowledge of the incredible value they offer, and to give them a tool to attract and retain advertisers. Learn more and access the report here:
https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/2025-market-report/

Not a member? Visit our website to request a copy: https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/2025-market-report/

12/15/2025

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, free speech and press freedom face unprecedented threats from campus censorship, social media content moderation, and government pressure campaigns. Stuart N. Brotman, America's leading public scholar on free expression, takes complex constitutional issues out of academic ivory towers and makes them accessible to everyday Americans navigating these turbulent times in his new book: Free Expression Under Fire, out now.

How can we rebuild a culture of free expression?As America approaches its 250th anniversary, free speech and press freedom face unprecedented threats fro...

12/09/2025

News/Media Alliance staff, including Neil Quinter, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Emily Emery, Vice President of Government Affairs, Holly Lubart, Vice President of Government Affairs, and Cassandra Sciortino, Director of Legal Counsel, gave a series of remarks during NAM's annual Legislative Conference at the Madison Hotel in D.C. December 8-9.

https://www.nammembers.com/legislative-conference

12/09/2025

"The EU has opened an investigation into Google over its artificial intelligence (AI) summaries which appear above search results. The European Commission said it would examine whether the firm used data from websites to provide this service - and if it failed to offer "appropriate compensation" to publishers.

It is also investigating how YouTube videos may have been used to improve its broader AI systems, and whether content creators were able to opt-out." via BBC

It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.

12/08/2025

With the holidays approaching quickly, give your readers the chance to support your publication by giving their loved ones the gift of high-quality news and investigative journalism.

The News/Media Alliance has provided an ad for members to use in their print and digital publications leading into the holiday season. This ad reminds readers that a gift subscription is not only a wonderful gift - it also supports journalism and the truth.

Download and run the ads today! *Member login required
https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/give-a-subscription-ad/

12/04/2025

We applaud The New York Times for taking a strong stand for First Amendment rights.

The lawsuit said the Defense Department’s new set of rules for journalists “violates the Constitution’s guarantees of due process, freedom of speech and freedom of the press.”

12/04/2025

A little holiday cheer goes a long way! The Alliance and the American Press Institute came together this week for a delicious lunch at Carbonara Trattoria and a “favorite things” gift exchange. We are always grateful for opportunities to connect and celebrate our teams.

12/04/2025

"Last month, a group lawsuit of 14 publishers scored a win after a judge refused to throw out their case, which accuses Canadian AI startup Cohere of lifting their journalism to train its large language model. Advance Local Media, Condé Nast, The Atlantic, Forbes Media, The Guardian, Business Insider, LA Times, Politico, and Vox Media are among the plaintiffs of the lawsuit, which was organized and filed on their behalf by the trade association News/Media Alliance.

At the time of the win, News/Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey told Digiday that the joint lawsuit is indicative of the mood among publishers this year. “It is unprecedented collaboration in our industry right now — not just this lawsuit, but licensing collectively,” said Coffey at the time. “And it’s such a healthy balance, because you have individual, bilateral negotiations taking place, which is great, but at the same time, people are really coming together at scale where it’s appropriate to provide an efficient, pro-competitive solution.”

Put publishers aren’t retreating from the battle of AI search — some are escalating it, and they expect the fight to stretch deep into 2026.

12/03/2025

Welcome to API’s Year in Review! It’s been a busy year for us: we held three API Local News Summits, built out a comprehensive guide to partnering with influencers, encouraged experiments with grants and cohorts, and supported news organizations with our products. API team members have also been...

12/03/2025

On November 26, the News/Media Alliance filed an amicus brief in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence, Inc., a case concerning Ross Intelligence’s unauthorized use of Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw headnotes to build an AI-powered legal search engine to compete directly with Westlaw. The brief, in support of Thomson Reuters, highlighted news publishers’ reliance on copyright to protect their investment in quality journalism, and noted that uses like Ross’ undermine their ability to create and disseminate original content.

The brief, in support of Thomson Reuters, highlighted news publishers’ reliance on copyright to protect their investment in quality journalism, and noted th ...

12/01/2025

The News/Media Alliance today welcomed Elena Muehlenbeck to the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Muehlenbeck will manage the overall finance and administrative functions of the News/Media Alliance and its research affiliate, the American Press Institute.

Muehlenbeck is a seasoned finance executive with more than two decades of non-profit industry experience leading financial strategy, operations, and risk management. Prior to joining the Alliance, she was Chief Financial Officer of the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), where she provided strategic executive leadership in all areas of finance, accounting, procurement, legal and grants management to BPC and its affiliate advocacy 501(c)(4) arm - BPC Action (BPCA). She also served as Treasurer of the BPC and BPCA Board of Directors.
Prior to her role as CFO at the Bipartisan Policy Center, she worked as the Controller/Director of Finance, and then Vice President, Finance and Administration, of the organization. Before BPC, Muehlenbeck served as the Assistant Controller of New America (Formerly New America Foundation), Accounting Manager at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Accounting Analyst at the United Nations Foundation.

“I’m very excited to welcome Elena to the Alliance team,” said News/Media Alliance President and CEO, Danielle Coffey. “She brings a tremendous amount of relevant experience to this role, and I look forward to working with her to ensure sound financial strategy around organizational strength and growth.”

Muehlenbeck stated, “I’m thrilled to be joining the News/Media Alliance and the American Press Institute at this pivotal time for the news media industry. Their role as the voice of this critical sector is more important than ever, and I look forward to working with the organization’s members, leadership team, and the board to advance the industry’s objectives.”

Muehlenbeck is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Executive Program for CFOs, and the Harvard Extension School Leadership Program. She holds an MS in Management and Accounting from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a BA/MA in Linguistics from Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University.

Muehlenbeck will begin her role on December 1, 2025, stepping in for Robert (Bob) Walden, who will be retiring on December 31 after more than 10 years of dedicated service to the News/Media Alliance and the American Press Institute. He has been an invaluable member of each leadership team during that time, and the organization is grateful for the stability and excellence he has provided throughout his tenure.

The News/Media Alliance today welcomed Elena Muehlenbeck to the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Muehlenbeck will manage the o ...

11/24/2025

News/Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey recently joined the Future Media podcast. "Whether it’s pushing for pay-per-crawl, AI deals, championing media bargaining codes, or calling out Big Tech misbehaviour giants, she’s become a central figure in the most important media policy battles of our time." Watch:

#419: The News/Media Alliance's CEO on AI theft, Google power, why regulators terrify tech, and the turning tide...