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.

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The Washington Post names Ruth Marcus associate editor

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September 22, 2022

Ruth Marcus has been named associate editor for The Washington Post effective immediately. In addition to continuing to serve on the editorial board, she will expand her weekly column to write more frequently on topics at the center of the national debate. After ten years as a columnist, Marcus was named...

Virginia Mercury welcomes new environment and energy reporter

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September 16, 2022

Charles Paullin joined the Virginia Mercury on Aug. 22 as an environment and energy reporter. He is a Richmond-based reporter with a background of working for the Northern Virginia Daily in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, and central Connecticut region over the last five years. An Alexandria native, Paullin graduated from...

Keyes named new publisher of The Daily News-Record

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September 9, 2022

The Daily News-Record has announced that Shari Keyes will become publisher of the newspaper as of Oct. 1. Keyes, 43, of Leesburg, is director of operations of the Loudoun Times-Mirror, a weekly newspaper covering Loudoun County also owned by Ogden Newspapers Inc. Keyes replaces Craig Bartoldson, who became publisher when...

Upcoming Events

Disinformation, Midterms, and the Mind: How psychological science can help journalists combat election misinformation

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September 29, 2022, 12:30 am

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Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. – Journalism and democracy have been upended by the growth of mis- and dis-information. Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible, targeted, and how they can become more resilient. Psychological research can teach journalists how to prebunk disinformation and convey credibility in ways that readers, viewers, and listeners can process, which is more essential than ever Read more...

VPA Webinar: Effective Advertising for a Small Business Budget

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September 29, 2022, 12:00 pm

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Scoring Big in Times of Economic Uncertainty

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October 6, 2022, 2:00 pm

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Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. – This football-themed webinar will give you the “Xs & Os” on how to score BIG on the advertising field. At AdCellerant, the pandemic and the uncertainty of 2020 created a unique challenge for our print partners. We will open the playbook to our winning strategies that helped many partners not only survive – but Read more...