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Our Mission
We advocate for quality news coverage, because America needs an informed electorate and safe communities. And we work to create a media-savvy society that can successfully navigate today’s complicated media landscape. At the heart of it, we promote mutual understanding and respect between the news media and the news consumer. We’re a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization unlike any other, and we invite businesses, nonprofits and individuals to join us.
News consumers
Trying to figure out how to find credible news?
Looking to connect and build relationships with the news media? Need to improve your organization’s media relations? Want to position your brand as a leader and community champion?
All this and more are benefits of joining and supporting the Fair Media Council.
Our Elite Members
News media
Advocating for quality news is a cornerstone of our work.
Journalists and news media executives that uphold the highest of standards to serve the public interest are those we invite to participate in our programs.
Bridging the gap between the news media and the news consumer has been the focus of our work since the 1980s.
Award-Winning Podcast
FMC Fast Chat is a 30-minute podcast that features notables in news, media and business for conversations that are real, powerful and relevant. As with all FMC programs, audience questions play a major role in shaping the topic of conversation.
If there’s ever been a time that demands an educated news consumer, that time is now. What’s happening is unprecedented and rapidly evolving. The future belongs to the media savvy.
- Jaci Clement
- American media scholar
- CEO & Executive Director, Fair Media Council
COVID19 Update
Due to the pandemic and to ensure the safety of our members and supporters, FMC programming has gone virtual. We’ve expanded our offerings and are now pleased to bring you news media and thought leaders from around the globe to participate in our programs.
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