NNA News
Early-bird contest entrant Mount Desert Islander wins convention registration
March 23, 2012
The Mount Desert Islander, a weekly newspaper serving readers in Bar Harbor, ME, was picked in a drawing from among 24 early-bird contest entrants to win a free registration and ticket to the awards ceremony valued at approximately $415.00 to the National Newspaper Association’s 127th Annual Convention & Trade Show later this fall.
National Newspaper Association Challenges Valassis, Inc. | Postal Deal in Federal Court
March 4, 2013
National Newspaper Association this week filed a brief in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit arguing that the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) failed to follow federal law in approving a historic postage discount deal between the private direct mail company, Valassis, Inc. and the US Postal Service.
Survey: Community papers still tops for local news
February 25, 2013
Community newspaper readers, surveyed recently, still say they prefer their local papers for getting their news and information. The survey was conducted in small U.S. towns and cities where the circulation size of the local newspaper was 15,000 or less.
Room block full at NNA leadership summit hotel
February 13, 2013
The National Newspaper Association’s room block at the We Believe in Newspapers Leadership Summit hotel—The Crystal City Marriott—is full. There are no more rooms at the NNA rate, however, there are a few rooms left in the hotel for March 13 and 14 at a higher rate. Please call and ask for the best rate available at 703-413-5500. Here are the other choices for lodging near the Crystal City Marriott.
AP News Choice subscribers like new service
February 7, 2013
Subscribers to AP News Choice are reporting positive results: “It’s amazing the feedback we’re getting (since we started using AP News Choice),” said Laurie Laine Coleman, assistant editor of The Lafourche (LA) Gazette.
NNA disagrees with USPS decision to eliminate Saturday delivery
February 6, 2013
"The U.S. Postal Service’s announcement today that it intends to maintain Saturday delivery of packages but abandon delivery of newspapers is an indication USPS is moving further and further away from the universal service the American public expects," said NNA President Merle Baranczyk, Publisher of the Mountain Mail, Salida, CO.
USPS plant closings continue to change
March 29, 2013
The Postal Service on March 27 announced it would accelerate the closing of mail processing plants previously planned for 2014.
2013 Newspapers and Community-Building Symposium seeks proposals
February 1, 2013
The Huck Boyd National Center for Community Media at Kansas State University and the National Newspaper Association and the NNAF have issued a call for proposals for the 19th annual Newspapers and Community-Building Symposium, which will be hosted by NNA at its 127th annual convention and Trade Show Sept. 12-15, in Phoenix.
NNA’s newspaper summit a must for community publications
February 1, 2013
There’s an idea being floated around these days that is intended to help people be more productive. For the majority of folks who find there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish what you would like, you might examine your schedule and ask, “Why would I do that?”
Donahoe to address NNA Summit
February 1, 2013
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe will address the National Newspaper Association at the We Believe in Newspapers Summit March 14 in Arlington, VA.
