Define: News Media

How is News Media defined in a legal contract?

• News Media means the capturing of images or video for real-time, impromptu television news broadcasting or reporting for print media by reporters, photographers, or camerapersons. Seen in 36 SEC filings
• News Media means a newspaper or other periodical released at regular frequencies, an electronic or paper news service, a radio station, television station, television network, a community antenna television service, or an [organization] involved with producing news reels or other motion picture news for public viewing. Seen in 34 SEC filings
• News Media means a newspaper or other periodical issued frequently, either in print or electronic form, a news service in print or electronic format, a radio station, television station, television network, a community antenna television service, or an [organization] involved in producing news reels or other motion picture news for public viewing. Seen in 22 SEC filings
• News Media means newspapers, magazines, press syndicates, news services, radio, television, or other similar printed, photographic, mechanical, or electronic outlets for broadcasting news to the public. Seen in 10 SEC filings
• News Media means an [organization] or representative of an [organization], frequently involved in the collection and dissemination of news and approved by the office of the [public body head]. Seen in 6 SEC filings

Please note that some definitions have been omitted to avoid specific organizations, locations, and other details that could constitute bias or a less universal meaning.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• News Media means the creation and dissemination of news via digital, print, or broadcast outlets.

Relevant Contract Types

• Broadcast Contracts
• Content Distribution Agreements
• Freelance Journalist Contracts
• Publishing Contracts

Relevant Circumstances

• When outlining rights and responsibilities in the production and distribution of news content.
• When entering into collaborations or partnerships involving news production.
• When freelancers or journalists are contracted for news creation and reporting.

Relevant Sectors

• Media and Entertainment
• Publishing

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Genie Definition 2

• News Media means established entities regularly involved in collecting, producing, and publicizing news.

Relevant Contract Types

• Broadcasting Licensing Agreements
• Advertising Contracts
• Media Partnership Agreements
• Press Release Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• When an entity is seeking a license to broadcast news content.
• When an advertiser is purchasing space within a new broadcast or distribution.
• When entities are collaborating for press release generation and distribution.

Relevant Sectors

• Broadcasting
• Advertising
• Public Relations

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