Emerging Media

CES® is the most influential tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.

The SXSW Film Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from both behind and in front of the camera. Featuring provocative dramas, documentaries, comedies, genre standouts and more, the festival has become known for the high caliber and diversity of films presented, and for its smart, enthusiastic audiences.

Trade association representing the advertising agency business since 1917. Site includes: news, government affairs, member only resources and programs, events, and publications.

The professional association of design.

Founded in 1897, AIPLA is a national bar association constituted primarily of lawyers in private and corporate practice, in government service, and in the academic community.

The American Marketing Association is the essential community for marketers.

"Advancing computing as a science & profession"

The Association of American Publishers (AAP) represents the leading book, journal, and education publishers in the United States on matters of law and policy, advocating for outcomes that incentivize the publication of creative expression, professional content, and learning solutions.

List of home pages for Association of American University Presses member presses and other academic presses.

The Authors Guild is the nation's professional organization for writers, aiding and protecting author's interest in copyright, fair contracts, and free expression since 1912.

Benton believes that communications policy—rooted in the values of access, equity, and diversity—has the power to deliver new opportunities and strengthen communities to bridge our divides. (About page)

The Columbia Institute for Tele-Information (CITI) is a university-based research center focused on strategy, management, and policy issues in telecommunications, computing, and electronic mass media.

CTA is the trade association representing the $422 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports more than 18 million U.S. jobs.

Founded in 2004, the Digital Policy Institute (DPI) focuses on research and education on issues relevant to digital media, with a goal to provide neutrality and present society with information from all sides.

DiGRA is the association for academics and professionals who research digital games and associated phenomena.

EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association that helps higher education elevate the impact of IT.

The leading nonprofit defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation. -tagline

The Entertainment Software Association serves as the voice and advocate for the video game industry. Our mission is to expand and protect the dynamic worldwide marketplace for video games.

Organization that advocates for media reform.

GCEA is an association of educators in partnership with industry, dedicated to sharing theories, principles, techniques and processes relating to graphic communications and imaging technology.

The world's largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology.

At its core, the ISP is an intimate community of interdisciplinary scholars—comprised of resident fellows, visiting fellows, student fellows, and Yale University faculty—exploring cutting-edge issues at the intersection of law, technology, and society.

Founded in 1998 to drive creativity on the Internet. The organization is diverse including industry leaders in online advertising, film, television, games, and mobile. The Webby Awards honor top websites in numerous industry and media categories every year.

Trade association supporting the motion picture, home video &television industry. Site include statistics, anti-piracy information, and a description of the film ratings system.

Trade association of television and radio broadcasters founded in 1923.

NATPE is a global content association and professional membership organization dedicated to shaping the future of content through global marketplaces and conferences, screenings, awards, and networking events; all specially curated for the content industry. -- about page

We are the voice of the news media industry, empowering members to succeed in today’s fast-moving media environment.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. They conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. They do not take policy positions.

Promax is the global association for the entertainment marketing industry, representing thousands of people who create, market, and distribute content in media.

Public Knowledge promotes freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works. We work to shape policy on behalf of the public interest. (About page)

RTDNA is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism. --about

Trade association that supports the music industry. Site includes links to anti-piracy initiatives and statistics. The Association has appeared often in campus news as they aggressively litigate against the illegal downloading of music.

The Software & Information Industry Association is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry.

TIA brings together communities of interest across -- Technology, Government Affairs, Standards, and Business Performance -- to shape solutions, facilitate programs, and provide products and services that enable high-speed networks and accelerate next-generation Information and Communications Technology (ICT) innovation across all markets. --about

The World Association of News Publishers, or WAN-IFRA, is the global organisation of the world’s press.

Advertising industry group that police the rules of the advertising codes of the UK.

Promoting responsible advertising through self-regulation, monitoring, and dispute resolution. Includes: NAD FastTrack; National Advertising Review Board; Coalition for Better Advertising Dispute Resolution Program; National Advertising Division; Children's Advertising Review Unit; Children's Food & Beverage Advertising Initiative; Children's Confection Advertising Initiative; Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council; Digital Advertising Accountability Program.

United States institute that creates and promulgates guidelines for businesses in a variety of sectors.

Guidelines for alcohol advertising on the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).

Examines the knowledge and practice of audience research method for advertisers, agencies, and other media professionals. The Council includes Nielsen Media Research and its clients. Documentation is available under the Committees tab.

EASA is the coordinating body for advertising self-regulatory organisations within Europe, and seeks to promote responsible advertising. It does this by providing guidance to its members on how to go about advertising self-regulation for the benefit of both businesses and consumers.

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations. (Mission)

Links to 16 CFR from the Federal Trade Commission. Includes advertising and labeling regulations.

The International Digital Enterprise Alliance is a non-profit organization that creates standards and best practices for the delivery of multimedia content.

International developer and publisher of international standards.

Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, we allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.

Organization that audits and accredits media ratings companies.

Bureau of the US Dept. of Commerce that advises the president on telecommunications policies.

This comprehensive Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising will help protect consumers’ privacy rights and expectations in ad-supported online media. Apr. 07, 2014.