David Chavern, CEO, News Media Alliance interview, Publisher of the Year named by E&P

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Digital publishing columnist Rob Tornoe speaking with News Media Alliance president and CEO David Chavern as they break down for publishers the “Journalism Competition and Preservation Act,” otherwise known as the Safe Harbor bill. Be sure to also read Rob’s cover story “Taking on the Tech Giants” online and in this month’s issue.

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