The Arkansas Press Association was founded in 1873 to serve Arkansas and its weekly and daily newspapers. There are 104 weekly and 33 daily newspaper members, all the legal newspapers in the state. In addition, there are more than 160 Associate Members--suppliers, manufacturers, educators, individuals, media, etc. The APA, whose motto is "Free Press, Free People," is the oldest professional association in Arkansas. The non-profit APA has two affiliates, Arkansas Press Services and the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation. APS offers several important services to the public. The Foundation provides funds for scholarships, other educational programs and the Arkansas Newspaper Museum. The primary function of APA is to serve its member newspapers by providing to them the information and education opportunities to grow, develop and compete in the marketplace. APA serves the public by helping protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the free flow of information. APA conducts two annual conventions (February and July), a fall advertising conference, and numerous seminars during the year. It is active in legsilative matters which concern areas of interest to both newspapers and the general public. Publications include a weekly Member Services Bulletin; a quarterly magazine, The Arkansas Publisher; a quarterly rate sheet (and Web publication) listing all newspaper members; an annual Arkansas Media Directory; Insertions, a monthly newsletter for newspaper advertising managers; a quarterly ublication for advertisers and agencies, The Advertising Newsletter; and a Legislative Alerts newsletter. Other member services include conducting two Better Newspaper Contests, an annual Trade Show at the Winter Convention, regular advice on issues and problems such as postal, taxes, etc.; and providing a member-contact Buyer-Sellers Guide, placement service and internship program

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Organization Type: Journalism

Provides training for: Print

Types of training provided: Web Based, National Convention