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03.10.2010

Daily Press to Outsource Editing, Design

Since last spring, the Chicago Tribune has been sending edited, formatted and headlined nonlocal stories to smaller Tribune Co. newspapers, which could then drop them onto their pages. This new plan, set to begin Tuesday, involves editing, formatting and producing whole pages for the Daily Press, including, in some cases, editing and inserting local content. The Daily Press' front section will be locally focused.
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Know the available online inventory before you make the sale

It's important to know what inventory is available before you make your pitch; otherwise, you may be unable to fulfill the order. That's a headache that's easy to avoid.

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Jones, Kopp, Smith Among Hall Inductees

Ed Jones, editor of The Free Lance-Star; Dan Smith, former editor of the Blue Ridge Business Journal; and the late Bea Kopp are the 2010 print inductees into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.

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The National Enquirer Earns Some Respect

The call came into The National Enquirer’s Los Angeles tip line — the kind advertised in the supermarket tabloid with the promise “We’ll Pay Big for Your Celebrity Gossip” — in late September 2007. The message was that a woman named Rielle Hunter had been hinting at an affair with…


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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
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