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02.08.2010

Washington Post Carriers Trudge On

Politico.com reports that The Washington Post delivered between 400,000 and 450,000 Sunday papers amid the area's massive snowfall.
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VPA Urges Opposition to HB 1386

Contact your local legislator and encourage him or her to oppose bill that would take constitutional amendment notices out of newspapers.

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Drive Traffic to Your Customers’ Web Sites

Local merchants are increasingly using the Web as a sales arm to their overall marketing programs. Newspapers and our online portals should make sure that we effectively drive our local readers to our customers' Web sites.


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‘Amen’ Paper in New Orleans Is a Hot Item

The Times-Picayune had printed at least 200,000 copies over its ordinary number of single-copy papers -- and the printing presses were still running to keep up with the extraordinary demand for newspapers proclaiming the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl victory. "It's a totally moving target," Times-Picayune Editor Jim Amoss said…


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About the Association

The Virginia Press Association was founded in the late 19th century and incorporated by a special act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1881.

We represent newspaper interests in the General Assembly through lobbying efforts and facilitate print and online advertising campaigns for our members. We also hold one of the largest news contests in the nation, annually attracting more than 5,000 entries.

Our Mission, Purpose & Values

The mission of the Virginia Press Association is to support our membership through responsive services and resources. We champion the common interests of Virginia newspapers and the ideals of a free press in a democratic society.

We connect our members through valuable business services, effective representation, practical communication and information, and relevant education and recognition. Values important to the work of the VPA are fairness, dedication, integrity and honesty.

Mailing Address: Virginia Press Association, 11529 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 521-7570 | Fax: (804) 521-7590 or (800) 849-8717

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