News Media Alliance

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...

11/24/2025

Members! Local shoppers want to know where to find the best deals this holiday season, and they are turning to your publication for that information.

Capitalize on this advantage by positioning yourself as the place where readers look for – and you provide – the best Holiday Shopping deals and coupons.

The News/Media Alliance has provided an ad for media outlets to use in your print and digital publications starting in the fall and leading up to the holiday season. Download and run the ads today! *Member login required

https://www.newsmediaalliance.org/2025-holiday-shopping-ads/

11/18/2025

On November 17, the News/Media Alliance filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in support of the respondents in Fregosa v. Mashable, Inc., a class action suit that makes claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (C**A) against a publisher, alleging C**A’s pen register prohibition extends to the use of necessary, commonplace online software/technology.

On November 17, the News/Media Alliance filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in support of the ...

11/14/2025

Last night, Judge Colleen McMahon denied AI company Cohere’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by a collection of news and magazine publishers alleging copyright and trademark infringement.

US District Judge McMahon, of the Southern District of New York, denied Cohere’s motion in its entirety. The court’s opinion found that the publishers adequately alleged that Command, Cohere’s G*I model, directly infringes publishers’ content by producing substitutive summary outputs.

Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News/Media Alliance, the leading industry trade association of which each plaintiff is a member, said, “We’re grateful that Judge McMahon soundly rejected all aspects of Cohere’s motion to dismiss. As the complaint alleges, Cohere has engaged in massive, systemic infringement, and the affected publishers deserve their day in court. This decision is the first step towards justice for these publishers, who deserve the full legal protection offered by the law for their intellectual property. Copyright and trademark protections are vitally important for the health and longevity of the news media industry, which serves an important role in keeping society informed and supporting the free flow of information and ideas.”

Judge Colleen McMahon denied AI company Cohere’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by a collection of news and magazine publishers alleging cop ...

11/12/2025

With press freedom under attack all over the US, a recent $3 million judgment in favor of the Marion County Record shows that standing up against government overreach is possible.

A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.

11/06/2025

On November 5, Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey spoke at America's Newspapers 2025 Senior Leadership Conference about the Alliance's important advocacy efforts and the value of keeping the news media industry united.