THE VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION

Our Mission

The mission of the Virginia Press Association is to support our membership through services and resources. We champion the common interests of Virginia newspapers and the ideals of a free press in a democratic society. Since 1881, the Virginia Press Association has been an unwavering advocate for newspapers in the Commonwealth.

MEMBERSHIP

The greatest asset the Virginia Press Association has is our members. To support our members, VPA offers a wide range of benefits and resources.

ADVOCACY

The Virginia Press Association prides itself on its advocacy. We advocate and lobby on issues that deal directly with the media and the public’s right to know.

ADVERTISING

Virginia Press Services offers print and digital advertising campaigns throughout Virginia and throughout the country.

Latest Updates

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Richmond Times-Dispatch welcomes new city reporter

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February 2, 2023

Em Holter is an award winning reporter covering city government at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She previously covered education, local government and history at the Virginia Gazette. Holter is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a degree in mass communications and holds a secondary degree in history.

First-ever accessibility engineer named at The Washington Post

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January 31, 2023

The Washington Post is furthering its commitment to accessibility, and the work employees are already doing to make their content more accessible, by naming its first-ever dedicated Accessibility Engineer. Holden Foreman said he has long cared about accessibility, and is excited to serve in this new role. To make...

Why whistleblowers’ trust in journalism is fading

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January 30, 2023

There is perhaps no more studied — or worried-about — dimension of news over the past five to ten years than the decline of media trust. It’s extremely well-documented at this point, across virtually all corners of the globe. And we now have hundreds of studies examining just about every facet...

Upcoming Events

Vendasta Media Summit 2023 Mastering the Building Blocks of Digital

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February 16, 2023, 11:00 am

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February 16 at 11 a.m. – Don’t miss Vendasta’s premiere virtual event for news publishers featuring industry leaders on digital trends, revenue generation and successful digital transformation strategies. Speakers include Todd Handy (SEBPO), Ross McDuffie (Madison Media Partners), Jamie Cohen (Salem Media) and more. Register Read more...

Stop Running Scared. Digital is Not the Death of Print

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February 16, 2023, 2:00 pm

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Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. – This webinar will be like a comforting hot chocolate and a warm blanket for print sales managers who shiver at the thought of digital stealing revenue from their print budgets. Many of our partners are proving that these fears, with proper selling techniques and sales positioning, are unfounded. Take it from a former AdCellerant Read more...

Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media

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February 17, 2023, 12:00 am

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Apply by Feb. 17 The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media is a transformative leadership program that trains BIPOC journalists working in digital media to thrive professionally and personally. Poynter has connected and empowered nearly 200 journalists of color to be self-aware managers, visionary leaders and change agents through this program. Is this your year? The in-person training costs $500 Read more...