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With members of all business sizes in 3 countries and 32 states, the AAIND is the only trade association dedicated to the preservation of the independent method of news delivery.
www.aaind.org
Washington DC-based trade organization for alternative newspapers in North America. AAN is a diverse group of 119 non-daily publications, most of which are free-circulation papers. Each paper has a distinct identity that sets it apart from the m...
aan.org
Idaho Springs, Colorado-based association representing publishers of more than 700 free-circulation community papers, reaching an average 17 million homes weekly.
www.afcp.org
Web site for this Phoenix, Arizona based association, its marketing subsidiary ANA Advertising Services Inc., and the Arizona Newspapers Foundation.
www.ananews.com
Is one of the nation’s oldest and largest newspaper editors group. Directing editors of daily newspapers and editors of major sources of news for daily newspapers throughout the Americas are eligible for membership.
www.asne.org
Represents 61 regional and local business publications in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with a combined circulation of 1.1 million business professionals. Located in Los Angeles.
www.bizpubs.org
Sacramento-based nonprofit trade association representing the daily and weekly newspapers of California.
www.cnpa.com
UK-based association whose members are newspapers and news agencies from 49 countries. Over 700 are in membership and these are represented with the CPU by their publishers, chief executives or editors.
www.cpu.org.uk
Non-profit organization currently representing daily, weekly and Sunday titles from 17 European countries.
www.enpa.be
Tallahassee, Florida-based non-profit association of daily and weekly newspapers and newspaper related businesses.
www.flpress.com
Atlanta-based association that protects, promotes, fosters and advances the interests of the newspaper industry in the state of Georgia.
www.gapress.org
Springfield-based organization representing newspapers before the Illinois General Assembly. IPA diffuses attempts by government to impose higher costs of doing business upon newspapers and continues to be involved in safe-guarding the freedom...
www.il-press.com
Des Moines, Iowa-based association that is owned and controlled exclusively by 328 daily and weekly newspaper members with total circulation exceeding 1.4 million households.
www.inanews.com
Des Plaines, Illinois-based not-for-profit organization owned by its member newspapers and operated by a volunteer board. Inland has more than 770 daily and weekly newspaper members in 49 states and Bermuda.
www.inlandpress.org
Topeka, Kansas-based association with an active membership of 50 daily papers and more than 180 weekly papers, in addition to more than 100 collegiate, associate, and affiliate members.
www.kspress.com
The Institute is committed to training and management development programs that are practical and immediately applicable in nature and that focus sharply on the best traditions, values and practices of journalism and of newspaper business opera...
www.mediacenter.org
Lansing-based association of nearly 300 daily and weekly newspapers that promotes the general interests of newspapers in Michigan.
www.michiganpress.org
Columbia-based newspaper trade association for Missouri newspapers.
www.mopress.com
Helena-based association that promotes the general interests and provides services for the newspapers in Montana.
www.mtnewspapers.com
Iowa City, Iowa-based organization that helps to improve member publications through education, exchanging of ideas and information. MFCP represents over 120 free papers in a nine state regions that covers Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Miss...
www.mypaper.com
Raleigh, North Carolina-based association that promotes communication among association members, encourages membership growth and activity, maintains high industry standards and represents the business interests of newspapers.
www.ncpress.com
Lincoln, Nebraska-based trade association representing 185 Nebraska newspapers and providing numerous services that benefit the newspaper industry in the state.
www.nebpress.com
Salem, Massachusetts-based regional professional organization for the newspapers in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
www.nenews.org
Boston, Massachusetts-based association comprised of more than 430 members in the six-state region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. NEPA provides services and programs to help members publish better ...
www.nepa.org
West Trenton, New Jersey-based association advancing the interests of newspapers and increasing the benefits of newspaper readership. NJPA works to safeguard the rights of New Jersey newspapers to print what the public needs to know.
www.njpa.org
Washington DC-based trade association founded to bring together publishers of African-American owned newspapers toward the advancement of their mutual interest and professional concerns. The NNPA is the voice of the Black Press across America, s...
www.nnpa.org
Albany-based trade organization representing the weekly community newspapers of New York State.
www.nynewspapers.com
Albany, New York-based non-profit trade association representing the daily newspapers of New York State. NYNPA provides information on legislative affairs, conventions, training sessions, award competitions as well as other services for their me...
www.nynpa.com
New Philadelphia, Ohio-based association focusing on the issues and the problems of newspaper circulation. Members are composed of circulation executives as well as newspaper related suppliers.
www.ohiocirculation.com
Columbus-based newspaper trade association for Ohio newspapers.
ohionews.org
Oklahoma City-based association that safeguards and advances the newspaper profession in the state of Oklahoma so that both the profession and the public may benefit.
www.okpress.com
Portland-based trade association that advances the common interests of Oregon newspapers and furthers the public's understanding that strong newspapers are the cornerstone of a democratic society.
www.orenews.com
Tacoma-based association of daily newspapers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and British Columbia. The web site provides job listings and links to 58 Northwest daily newspapers, media sites, journalism and newspaper resources...
www.pnna.com
Columbia, South Carolina-based association that promotes the welfare of the newspaper profession, elevates its standards, enlarges its usefullness, and fosters friendly relationships among its members.
www.scpress.org
Brookings-based non-profit organization that represents 141 daily and weekly newspapers across South Dakota. SDNA operates South Dakota Newspaper Services, a for-profit corporation that sells advertising for newspapers, offers a weekly press rel...
www.sdna.com
Atlanta, Georgia-based association that promotes the business interests, harmony and prosperity of its members. Members include more than 420 daily newspapers, primarily in the South and Southeast.
www.snpa.org
Ashland-based association that represents virtually every newspaper in Virginia, as well as more than 50 associate, affiliate and sustaining members.
www.vpa.net
Madison-based association that promotes the general interests and provides services for the newspapers in Wisconsin.
www.wnanews.com
Seattle-based trade association serving the community newspapers in Washington. The One-Order, One-Bill, One-Check advertising service was established to save advertising agencies and advertisers time, money and effort in placing advertising spa...
www.wnpa.com
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Newspaper publisher associations provide you with resources like seminars and workshops to assist you in studying trends and challenges in the industry. You exchange ideas about the challenges and success of the industry. As a result, you boost your career. Consider the following:
1. Join newspaper publishing councils to network with other industry professionals.
2. Newspaper publisher groups contain several levels of membership.
3. Take advantage of educational tools and resources to enhance your skills.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Join newspaper publisher associations to meet and network with peers
Newspaper publisher groups vary from national associations to local groups. This group of professionals come together to who share a common goal: to advance and promote the publishing industry.
I recommend: American Association of Independent Newspaper Distributors (AAIND) is a newspapers trade organization with members from three countries and 32 states. AAIND is dedicated to the preservation of the independent method of news delivery. Conferences provide endless opportunities for networking. Register online. American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) is one of the oldest and largest newspaper editors group in the country. Membership is open to directing editors of daily newspapers and people involved with developing content. ASNE holds conventions, seminars and meetings where you can meet other publishing professionals.
Expect membership dues to belong to newspaper organizations
Groups for newspaper publishers' dues range depending on how involved you want to be. Most groups have various membership levels, such as professional or associate.
I recommend: Ohio Circulation Managers Association (OCMA) focuses on the problems and issues of newspaper circulation. Members range from circulation executives to newspaper related suppliers. Download the application forms for regular, associate and honorary membership. Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA) promotes the business interests, prosperity and harmony of its members. Member benefits include management surveys, publications and an annual meeting.
Benefit your career by joining newspaper publishing organizations
When you join associations for newspaper publishers, you get access to many career development tools such as magazines, business reports, a career center, courses and seminars. These tools and resources enhance your skills, increase your knowledge and give you a leg up on your career.
I recommend: The Alliance of Area Business Publications (AABP) is a newspaper publishing council that represents 61 regional and local business publications. AABP provides marketing services, lobbying, communications services, educational programming, and new business development. Register for events and conferences, which further your professional development. American Press Institute (API) is devoted to management development and training programs that focus on the best values, traditions and practices of journalism. API holds seminars, master classes, symposiums, study tours and workshops that teach you how to bring together media, technology and society. National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is a newspaper publisher association that brings together publishers of African-American owned newspapers. Check out the NNPA webcast online. New York Newspaper Publishers Association (NYNPA) represents the daily newspapers of New York State. NYNPA provides conventions, training sessions, award competitions and a job bank.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Consider a company membership to newspaper organizations, instead of an individual one, so that several employees can benefit.

