News Media Alliance Membership Brochure

1. The Business
of News is
Our Business.

2. WHo WE Are.
The News Media Alliance represents
nearly 2,000 news organizations and their
multiplatform businesses in the United States
and Canada, including print, digital and
mobile publishers of original news content.
Headquartered near Washington, D.C., we
focus on ensuring the future of news media
through communication, research, advocacy
and innovation.
We are the voice of the news media industry, empowering our members
to succeed in today’s fast-paced media environment, across all platforms.

3. As the industry navigates changing news
consumption patterns and preferences, outlets
need support and guidance. The News Media
Alliance arms its members with insights and tools
to stay ahead of emerging trends.
The Alliance works with congressional and other
government entities on behalf of our members
and the industry, advocating legislation that will
protect and enable ongoing industry progress.
Through its events and online communities, the
Alliance provides critical forums for knowledge
sharing that empower a connected—and
capable—community of news publishers.
WHAT WE DO. MEMBER VALUE.
With a membership to the News
Media Alliance, you join the
leading news media companies in
shaping business strategies that
will foster growth and define our
industry for years to come.
Members of the News Media
Alliance have access to a variety
of information, tools and ideas to
support their business. Through our
member-only website portal and
online communities, we offer:
• Detailed advocacy updates
and input opportunities
• Free benchmarking tools
• Proprietary industry
research reports
• Custom ads
• Thought leader events
& webinars
• Private networking forums
• Exclusive advertiser meetings
All members receive our daily
newsletters and email alerts
containing the latest organization
and industry news.

4. Join our cause through
membership in the
News Media Alliance.
For more information
about becoming a member:
Michelle R. Harris, CAE
Vice President,
Membership & Development
571.366.1115 (direct)
240.643.4179 (mobile)
michelle@newsmediaalliance.org
For general membership questions:
membership@newsmediaalliance.org
1.844.656.4622
News Media Alliance members represent news media organizations in the
U.S. and around the world that share a commitment to organically-conceived,
quality journalism.
Our Members are at the Forefront
of News Media Insights.
N E W S M E D I A
C O M P A N I E S .
• Print and/or digital news
organizations with a dedicated
professional editorial staff.
• Create and distribute original news
and related content concerning
local, national, or international
matters of public interest.*
• Publications are marketed through
subscriptions, advertising, and/or
sponsorship.
• Frequency: weekly or more
*At least 25% of editorial content must be
current news and related content.
A S S O C I A T E S .
These companies enjoy the individual
benefits of membership and receive
member rates on most News Media
Alliance events, products and
services.
• Companies that are affiliated
with or do business with news
companies.
• Eligible news media professionals,
vendors and suppliers.
• Sponsors and exhibitors at our
annual mediaXchange
conference.
• Nonprofits and foundations.
• High school, college and
post-graduate students.
• Educators in the United States
or Canada.
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