Federal & State Advocacy
MPA is the advocate for the magazine media industry in Washington, D.C. and the state capitals.
Data Privacy
The responsible use of consumer data is one way that magazine publishers maintain high levels of reader trust. Magazine media brands leverage this to deliver to readers insightful, meaningful and world-changing content.
Postal Rates & Regulations
MPA seeks to maintain an affordable and reliable postal system that can effectively provide universal service to contain costs and maintain reliable delivery.
Advertising
Taxes
MPA supports the treatment of magazine media as exempt from state sales tax. Almost half of states recognize the value of magazine media in educating and informing readers, and do not tax sales of magazine subscriptions.
Intellectual Property
MPA supports the copyright “fair use” doctrine, advocating to protect the ownership rights of publishers as content creators, while defending their ability to make lawful use of copyrighted works.
Consumer Marketing
MPA supports clear disclosure to potential subscribers of material terms of magazine offers while opposing overly restrictive or unnecessary requirements that interfere with publishers’ flexibility.
First Amendment
MPA closely monitors developments in all areas of media law and participates in litigation and other advocacy efforts to defend the rights of its members and their advertisers.
Environment
MPA’s long-standing involvement in environmental matters stems from its members’ desire to support and implement responsible and economically sound environmental policies and procedures.
