Media

==Media Organizations==
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===Trade associations and related groups===
COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA 
American Business Media
Supports business-to-business information providers. 
Association for Women in Communications
Promotes the advancement of women in all communications disciplines. 
Center for Communication
Educates tomorrow's media professionals by connecting college students to industry leaders. 
Center for Media Education
Works to create a quality media culture. 
Center for Media & Public Affairs
Conducts studies on news and entertainment. 
The Freedom Forum
Promotes free press and free speech. 
International Women's Media Foundation
Works to strengthen the role of women in the news media around the world. 
Media Communications Association-International
Networking and resources for media professionals. 
Media Research Center
Works to bring political balance and responsibility to media. 
Media Tenor
A resource for information on media content information to help ensure and protect balanced journalism. 
National Asssociation of Minority Media Executives
Represents executives of color working in all areas of media. 
New York Women in Communications
Promotes the advancement of women in all fields of communications. 
Paley Center for Media
Leads the discussion about the significance of media for the professional community and media-interested public. 
BOOKS 
American Booksellers Association
Represents U.S. independent bookstores. 
American Society of Journalists and Authors
An organization of nonfiction writers. 
Association of American Publishers
The principal trade association of the book publishing industry. 
The Center For the Book: Organizations & Programs
An exhaustive directory of book groups. 
International Publishers Association
A group of national publisher associations recognized as representative of each country. 
ENTERTAINMENT 
American Film Institute
Advances and preserves the art of filmmaking. 
Directors Guild of America
Represents working directors in film. 
Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
Represents working actors in film. 
Motion Picture Association of America
The voice and advocate of the American motion picture industry. 
Recording Industry Association of America
Supports and promotes the U.S. recording industry. 
Writers Guild of America
Represents working writers in film, broadcasting, cable and new media. 
INTERNET 
Association of Internet Professionals
Supports and represents the global community of Internet professionals. 
Association for Interactive Media
Works to drive the evolution of interactive media to enhance the global economy. 
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
Representing the wireless industry. 
Center for Digital Democracy
Preserves and supports an open, diverse and democratic Internet environment. 
Interactive Advertising Bureau
A group devoted to maximizing interactive advertising. 
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Coordinates the assignment of Internet domain names and IP addresses. 
Internet Society
Provides leadership in issues confronting the future of the Internet. 
NetCoalition
Committed to building user confidence in the Internet. 
Online Privacy Alliance
Promotes the protection of individuals' privacy online. 
Online Publishers Association
Represents high-quality online content providers. 
Software & Information Industry Association
Supports the software and digital information industry. 
United States Internet Council
Provides reliable information and analysis on Internet policy issues. 
U.S. Internet Industry Association
North American trade group for Internet commerce, content and connectivity. 
WAP Forum
Responsible for developing standards for wireless communications. 
World Wide Web Artists' Consortium
Works to grow the Internet as a creative and business environment and a forum for communication and collaboration. 
World Wide Web Consortium
Develops common protocols to promote the evolution of the Web. 
JOURNALISM 
American Copy Editors Society
Professional organization of copy editors. 
American Press Institute
Training and development for journalists. 
American Society of Business Publication Editors
For journalists in the business, trade and specialty press. 
Asian American Journalists Association
Works to ensure fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific American communities. 
Association of Music Writers and Photographers
Professional group for music journalists. 
Association for Women Journalists
Supports women in journalism and promotes respectful treatment of women by the news media. 
Committee to Protect Journalists
Promotes press freedom around the world. 
Editorial Freelancers Association
Represents editorial freelancers. 
International Center for Journalists
Offers professional development programs that promote news coverage of global issues. 
International Federation of Journalists
Represents 500,000 journalists in more than 100 countries. 
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Educational services for investigative journalists. 
National Association of Black Journalists
The world's largest media organization for people of color. 
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Supports Hispanics in the news industry. 
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
Fosters fair and accurate coverage of lesbian and gay issues. 
National Press Club
Supports news professionals. 
National Press Foundation
Professional development programs and awards for journalists. 
National Press Photographers Association
Supports news photographers. 
National Writers Union
A union of freelance writers who work for American publishers or employers. 
Native American Journalists Association
Serves Native communicators through programs designed to enrich journalism. 
Newspaper Guild-CWA
Represents journalists. 
New York Press Club
Works to meet the needs and interests of professional journalists. 
Online News Association
For journalists who produce news on the Internet and other digital platforms. 
Poynter Institute
A school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalism. 
Project for Excellence in Journalism
An initiative to clarify and raise the standards of American journalism. 
Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press
Provides legal help to journalists and news organizations. 
Society of American Business Editors and Writers
Encourages comprehensive, unbiased reporting of economic events. 
Society of Environmental Journalists
Dedicated to enhancing the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental news reporting. 
Society of Professional Journalists
The largest journalism organization in the United States. 
White House Correspondents' Association
Represents the White House press corps.		
 
MAGAZINES 
American Society of Magazine Editors
Professional society of senior editors of consumer magazines. 
Canadian Magazine Publishers Association
Rrepresents more than 300 Canadian consumer magazines. 
Independent Press Association
Promotes and supports independent publications in the U.S. and Canada. 
International Federation of the Periodical Press (FIPP)
Promotes editorial, cultural and economic interests of magazine publishers. 
Magazine Publishers of America
The industry association for consumer magazines. 
Periodical Publishers Association
The leading trade organization of U.K. magazine publishers. 
NEWSPAPERS 
American Society of Newspaper Editors
The principal organization of newspaper editors throughout the Americas. 
American Association of Sunday and Features Editors
Promotes the quality of features in newspapers. 
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
The trade group for alternative newspapers in North America. 
Associated Press Managing Editors
An association of U.S. and Canadian editors whose newspapers are members of The Associated Press. 
Inland Press Association
Assists with continuing education programs for newspaper managers and employees. 
International Newspaper Marketing Association
Works to strengthen the marketing of newspaper companies' products. 
National Newspaper Association
Promotes and supports American community newspapers. 
Newspaper Association of America
Represents the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. 
Society for News Design
Professional organization for designers, art directors, editors and publishers. 
World Association of Newspapers
Represents and promotes the newspaper industry internationally. 
TELEVISION & RADIO 
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
Represents professionals in news and broadcasting and others. 
Association of Local Television Stations
The voice of local U.S. television stations. 
Broadcast Education Association
For professors, industry professionals and graduate students in electronic media. 
Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
Dedicated to developing consumer marketing excellence in cable TV, new media and telecommunications. 
Hollywood Radio and Television Society
The group's Newsmaker Luncheons are a leading networking forum for the Hollywood creative community. 
International Radio & Television Society
Offers educational programs on electronic media. 
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The world's largest television professional association. 
National Association of Broadcasters
Serves and represents America's radio and television stations. 
National Association of Minorities in Communications
Promotes diversity in telecommunications. 
National Association of Television Program Executives
The influential television programming organization. 
National Cable Television Association
Supports the cable television industry. 
NewsLab
A non-profit television news laboratory that helps local stations. 
Radio-Television News Directors Association
Serves broadcasting news operations. 
Syndicated Network Television Association 
Communicates to advertisers and media buyers the benefits of television syndication. 
Television Bureau of Advertising 
Provides resources for its members and helps advertisers make the best use of local television. 
ADVERTISING/MARKETING/PR 
The Advertising Club
A leader in the communications industry in New York. 
Ad Council
Creates public service announcements for U.S. audiences. 
Advertising Research Foundation
A professional organization in advertising, marketing and media research. 
American Advertising Federation
Advocates for the rights of advertisers. 
American Association of Advertising Agencies
The U.S. trade association of the advertising agency business. 
American Marketing Association
The world's largest and most comprehensive professional society of marketers. 
Association of National Advertisers
The premier U.S. marketing and advertising trade group. 
Business Marketing Association
A professional association for business-to-business marketers and communicators. 
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Provides resources to help members achieve excellence in public relations and communications. 
Media Research Club of Chicago 
Dedicated to the practice of media research. 
Publicity Club of New York
Dedicated to bringing leading journalists together with PR professionals. 
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
The world's largest professional group for public relations practitioners. 
GOVERNMENT 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Establishes policies to govern interstate and international communications by television, radio, wire, satellite and cable. 
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Enforces federal antitrust and consumer protection laws, and works to ensure that U.S. markets function competitively.
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==Issues==
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