Announcing a Joint National Gathering for the News Media Industry

Washington, DC - The News/Media Alliance and America's Newspapers today announced a landmark collaboration that will bring together top leaders from across the news media industry for a combined event on September 27-30, 2026, at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, DC.

The News/Media Alliance's Annual Washington, DC Fly-In has served as a unique opportunity for news media leaders to participate directly in advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. Participants meet with Members of Congress and their staff to reinforce the importance of legislation that protects and sustains quality journalism, and gather at the organization's Support Journalism Awards Dinner , an opportunity to honor lawmakers who have championed the industry.

America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference brings together top decision-makers to tackle the challenges and opportunities facing local newspapers, and to cultivate candid discussions on growth strategies, innovation, and public policy. The event also integrates the America's Newspapers Family Owners Conference into the broader agenda, creating a seamless experience for attendees to learn, network, and collaborate across ownership and leadership roles.

With America's Newspapers' Senior Leadership Conference taking place in Washington, DC this year, NMA and AN leadership recognized a unique opportunity to offer an enhanced, integrated experience to members of both organizations, one that will expand the reach and advocacy impact of their important work. Attendees will continue to have access to the core elements of both events, with additional opportunities for networking and joint discussions.

Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News Media Alliance , said, "At a time when the news media industry needs strong, integrated leadership more than ever, we're excited to be partnering with America's Newspapers to expand our Fly-In's reach. Our industry is stronger together, better united. We look forward to offering members of both the News/Media Alliance and America's Newspapers enhanced opportunities for meaningful engagement with both their peers and members of Congress at this joint gathering."

"This joint event underscores the power of alignment among the news industry's leading associations," said Dean Ridings, President and CEO of America's Newspapers . "By uniting our Senior Leadership Conference with a coordinated advocacy effort in Washington, we are elevating our collective voice and reinforcing the essential role of trusted journalism at a critical time for our industry."

More details about the gathering can be found here. For more information about America's Newspapers event, click here. Registration details and additional program information will be announced soon.

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About the News Media Alliance

The News/Media Alliance is the largest trade association representing around 2,200 news, magazine and digital media organizations and their multiplatform businesses in the United States and globally. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Alliance represents the news media industry within Congress, the Administration, state governments, and the courts, focusing on ensuring the future of journalism through communication, research, advocacy, and innovation. The News/Media Alliance is the parent organization of the American Press Institute, which supports local and community-based media through research, programs, and products. Information about the News/Media Alliance can be found at www.newsmediaalliance.org .

About America's Newspapers

America's Newspapers exists to protect, promote, and advance the sustainability and vitality of newspaper enterprises across the United States through unified representation, professional development, and strategic insight. America's Newspapers works hand-in-hand with America's Newspapers Foundation to provide critical programs to local and group-owned newspapers, both in print and digital. Find out more at www.newspapers.org .